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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes to the cage accompanied by El Picante. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
19 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zach Didion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek moves into the clinch.
Misiek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Didion tries to pull guard but Misiek won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Didion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Didion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Misiek after a bit of a struggle.
Misiek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Didion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Didion.
Didion jumps guard but Misiek stands there with Didion around his waist. Didion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Didion blocks the elbow strike.
Didion blocks an elbow strike from Misiek.
Didion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Misiek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion tries to pull guard but Misiek holds him up against the cage and eventually Didion drops back down to his feet.
Didion decides to pull guard.
We've been hearing that Misiek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Didion wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion pulls Misiek in close to his closed guard and prevents Misiek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Misiek wants to stand but Didion is controlling his posture from full guard.
Misiek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Didion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Misiek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misiek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Didion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Misiek, into his guard.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Misiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Misiek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didion is one step ahead there.
Didion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Didion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Didion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Misiek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Didion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Misiek counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Didion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Didion tries to clinch but Misiek is having none of it.
Misiek digs a good body shot into Didion's ribs.
Misiek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Didion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Didion throws a jab but it's blocked by Misiek.
Misiek cracks the inside of Didion's front leg.
Didion tries to clinch there but Misiek circles away.
Didion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Misiek.
A head kick misses from Misiek.
Didion avoids the head kick by Misiek.
Didion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Misiek throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Didion to counter with a crisp jab.
Didion misses with a few strikes there.
Misiek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Didion dives in and scores a takedown into Misiek's guard.
Didion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Didion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Didion stopping the sweep attempt from Misiek.
Misiek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Misiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Misiek wants to stand but Didion is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Didion tries to clinch there but Misiek circles away.
Didion tests Misiek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Didion throws a chopping leg kick but Misiek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Misiek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Didion can do to turn this around?
Didion tries a head kick but it misses.
Misiek slaps away a takedown attempt from Didion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Misiek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Misiek swinging wildly here.
Didion cracks Misiek with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misiek just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Didion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Misiek throws a good cross that connects.
Misiek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Didion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Misiek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Didion has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Misiek.
Didion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misiek.
Didion tries to pull guard but Misiek won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Misiek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Didion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Didion.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Didion.
Misiek lands a shoulder strike.
Didion avoiding damage as Misiek throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misiek.
Misiek missing with knees to the body.
Misiek jumps into guard, dragging Didion to the mat.
Misiek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Didion preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didion looking to pass the guard.
Didion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Misiek holds on and takes a little breather.
Misiek wants to sweep but no luck.
Misiek throwing short punches from the bottom.
Didion prevents Misiek from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Didion dodges the punch combination from Misiek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion jabs Misiek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Misiek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Didion to the mat! Didion manages to get full guard.
Misiek throws a strike but Didion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Didion wants to control from the top but Misiek keeps moving.
Didion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Misiek will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four 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.
Misiek striking off his back but it's not causing Didion any problems.
Didion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Misiek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Misiek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Misiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didion won't allow Misiek to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Didion wants to control from the top but Misiek keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Didion throws the left hand but Misiek avoids the punch easily.
Didion staying out of range there.
Zach Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misiek misses the shot to the body.
Didion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Didion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Misiek throws a head kick that Didion semi-blocks.
Misiek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Misiek dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Misiek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Misiek as Didion shoots in.
Rafael Misiek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Didion walks into a straight right hand from Misiek.
Misiek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Didion jabs at Misiek's body.
Didion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misiek.
Misiek throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Didion counters with a straight right hand.
Didion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Didion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misiek lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misiek cracks Didion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Didion clinches.
Didion is trying to pull guard but Misiek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Didion.
Didion gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion seems to be looking for submissions.
Misiek trying to control from the bottom.
Misiek is trying to stand up here but Didion is controlling him well.
Didion works his foot free and advances to mount.
Misiek regains half guard.
Misiek wants to improve his position but Didion is controlling well.
Misiek pushes Didion off looking to stand but Didion dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion trying to control from half guard but Misiek is working away.
Misiek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Didion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Didion prevents Misiek from improving his position.
Misiek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Didion wants to control from the top but Misiek keeps moving.
Misiek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Didion slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek kicks Didion off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Misiek is predictable there
and Didion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rafael Misiek is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Didion misses its intended target.
No luck for Didion with that takedown attempt.
Didion is looking to land body kicks.
Didion has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Misiek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Misiek.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Misiek.
Didion bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zach Didion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Misiek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misiek.
Didion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misiek.
Didion closes the distance but Misiek moves to the side
and Misiek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Didion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misiek pinned against the cage. Misiek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Misiek - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Didion.
Didion throws a body punch but Misiek moves out of range.
Misiek avoids the head kick by Didion.
Misiek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafael Misiek.
Well Misiek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Misiek!
Rafael Misiek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zach Didion was interviewed post fight and said 'I am wondering who i get next?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Jonny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Mayhem has chosen Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Billy Joe Jacobs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Joe Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mayhem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to land a body kick
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Mayhem.
Both fighters circling a little - Mayhem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayhem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jacobs tenderised Mayhem's leg. Mayhem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
And Mayhem tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacobs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacobs throws a low kick but Mayhem moves out of range easily.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacobs keeps Mayhem at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick by Mayhem misses
and Jacobs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayhem's knee momentarily.
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Mayhem off balance momentarily.
Mayhem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayhem's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Mayhem blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayhem ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobs.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mayhem darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets double underhooks and turns Mayhem into the cage.
Nice shot by Jacobs.
Mayhem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayhem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Mayhem with a series of wild strikes but Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Billy Joe Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs lands a jab to the nose.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobs misses the target.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem tries to bum rush Jacobs with a series of wild strikes but Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Mayhem has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jacobs connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
Jacobs thuds a left hand into Mayhem's body.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
Jacobs tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayhem avoided it.
Mayhem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayhem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacobs lands a big right hand that sends Mayhem crashing to the mat! Jacobs stays standing though and waves Mayhem back to his feet!
Mayhem is rocked!
A big left from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
You can see that Mayhem has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends Mayhem's belly button to the back.
Mayhem seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mayhem.
Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Joe Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayhem's sensitive parts.
Mayhem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem wants to clinch but Jacobs slips to the side
and Jacobs counters with an inside leg kick.
Jacobs 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.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayhem's sensitive parts.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem misses with a takedown
and Jacobs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs lands a big right hand that sends Mayhem crashing to the mat! Jacobs stays standing though and waves Mayhem back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Mayhem misses
and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot.
Mayhem is breathing heavily.
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Mayhem's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayhem tries to avoid it.
Jacobs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mayhem takes a step back to recover.
John Mayhem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhem jabs at Jacobs's body.
Mayhem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Billy Joe Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mayhem.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Mayhem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
and Jacobs counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mayhem! He's just covering up as Jacobs starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Joe Jacobs!
After winning the bout, Billy Joe Jacobs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated John Mayhem had this to say: 'Excuse me while I kill myself.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Hernanes has chosen Awolnation - Sail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernanes moves into the clinch.
Hernanes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hernanes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryan avoiding damage as Hernanes throws knees to the body.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernanes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernanes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernanes walks into a stiff left hand from Ryan.
Hernanes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernanes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan scores with a takedown into Hernanes's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernanes is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernanes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernanes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Hernanes keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
An elbow from Ryan crashes against the mat.
Ryan prevents Hernanes from escaping the position.
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernanes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Ryan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernanes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Hernanes seems unphased.
Hernanes is looking to clinch.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernanes swinging wildly here.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hernanes does no damage.
Hernanes lands a jab.
Hernanes misses with a few strikes there.
Hernanes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hernanes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernanes sprawls well. Hernanes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Hernanes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernanes looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Hernanes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan tried to score with a low kick but Hernanes checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernanes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hernanes misses.
Hernanes throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernanes moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Hernanes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernanes leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernanes throws a sloppy head kick
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ryan won't allow Hernanes to get back to his feet.
Ryan is looking to pass into half guard but Hernanes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hernanes is in guard.
Ryan has his hands on Hernanes's head, controlling the position.
Hernanes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hernanes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Hernanes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan'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.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernanes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernanes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernanes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Hernanes.
Hernanes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Ryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernanes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Hernanes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernanes throws a head kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernanes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Hernanes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Hernanes is trying to stand.
Ryan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hernanes has recovered full guard.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernanes pushes Ryan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Romeo Hernanes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernanes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernanes.
Hernanes misses with a double jab
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernanes's guard.
Ryan is standing up over Hernanes. Hernanes looks to escape but Ryan dives into side control.
Hernanes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernanes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Hernanes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Hernanes stands and steps away. Ryan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Romeo Hernanes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernanes lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernanes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernanes pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hernanes throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernanes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernanes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Hernanes.
Hernanes throws a head kick that misses.
Hernanes connects with a crisp jab.
Ryan tests Hernanes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan cracks Hernanes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Hernanes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernanes, which made it look bad.
Hernanes throws a lazy head kick
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. Hernanes didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Romeo Hernanes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ryan goes for a double leg but Hernanes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernanes continues to drive forward.
Hernanes misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernanes throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernanes.
Hernanes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernanes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hernanes throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hernanes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romeo Hernanes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernanes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hernanes if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Hernanes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ryan tries a low kick but Hernanes avoids it.
Hernanes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernanes moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Hernanes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ryan throws a leg kick but Hernanes checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Hernanes. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Hernanes.
Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryan tries a low kick but Hernanes avoids it.
Ryan misses with a hook. Hernanes ducked under it nicely.
Hernanes throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Ryan lands.
Hernanes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hernanes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernanes scores with a head kick.
Hernanes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Hernanes.
Ryan is rocked!
Daniel Ryan's cut is getting worse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hernanes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernanes bucks up and tries to throw Ryan off but instead Ryan has got his back!
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes is trying to get back to his feet but Ryan has full control of the position and if anything, Hernanes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hernanes is trying to get back to his feet but Ryan has full control of the position and if anything, Hernanes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ryan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hernanes is looking for a way out.
Ryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hernanes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hernanes is in a bad position with Ryan working for a choke. Hernanes manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Hernanes wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hernanes escapes and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hernanes stands up.
Some wild striking there from Hernanes.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Hernanes.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Hernanes misses
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Hernanes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryan's guard.
Hernanes wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Hernanes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ryan wants to control but Hernanes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Hernanes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernanes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Hernanes!
A very excited looking Romeo Hernanes 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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288 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cropp scores with a nice right hand.
Yuber ducks under a wild hook from Cropp.
Yuber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cropp misses with a wild combination.
Cropp lands a big uppercut and Yuber crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yuber looks OK. Cropp waves Yuber back to his feet!
Yuber is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Yuber has been cut.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cropp sprawls well. Cropp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yuber gets slowly back to his feet.
Cropp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cropp throws a series of punches but Yuber avoids them all with ease.
Yuber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cropp lands a big uppercut and Yuber crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yuber looks OK. Cropp waves Yuber back to his feet!
Yuber is still on wobbly legs! Can Cropp finish him?
Cropp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yuber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuber seems to have recovered his senses.
and Cropp counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Yuber! He's just covering up as Cropp starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Cropp!
Karol Cropp took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mystic Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into the arena with United Booty Foundation blaring out of the sound system. Lorenzo Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Ortiz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ortiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortiz is retaining full guard.
Ortiz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Las Vegas Fitness Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Gordon slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon looks to land a strike but Ortiz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Ortiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Gordon trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Ortiz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Ortiz!
Ortiz stops Gordon from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortiz manages to get himself to full guard.
Gordon is fighting to break Ortiz's control of his arms but Ortiz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gordon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gordon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ortiz blocks the body kick.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Ortiz seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Gordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gordon.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Gordon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorenzo Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Ortiz misses with a looping left.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
Ortiz throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ortiz.
A cross from Gordon lands.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Gordon cracks Ortiz with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.
Gordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gordon throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
It seemed like Ortiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to score a takedown here. Ortiz is defending well but Gordon drives through and ends up in Ortiz's guard.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Gordon 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.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Ortiz.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon sizes up Ortiz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Gordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon with a nice cross.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Ortiz takes it in his stride.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortiz, as that shot connected.
Good work by Ortiz as he checks the leg kick.
Ortiz defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands with a slapping head kick.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ortiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortiz controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range.
Gordon catches Ortiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon lands a jab to Ortiz's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz connects with the punch.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon misses with a shot to the body
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Gordon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz tries to land a front kick but Gordon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Ortiz misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Gordon defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ortiz's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz keeps Gordon at a distance using the push kick.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left and a right from Ortiz both land. Nice combination.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortiz throws a one two combo.
Ortiz throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Ortiz.
Gordon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lorenzo Ortiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ortiz cracks Gordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gordon motions for Ortiz to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Gordon stalks Ortiz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ortiz's face. Ortiz staggers backwards, shaken.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortiz throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ortiz backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Gordon - just one landing.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Gordon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Gordon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortiz, as that shot connected.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Gordon.
Ortiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortiz throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortiz sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortiz.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gordon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz scores with a jab. Gordon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Gordon throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ortiz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortiz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gordon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ortiz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Ortiz!
After the big win, Lorenzo Ortiz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Machine and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc has chosen Ready Steady Go as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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32
216 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Havoc!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc gets caught flat footed, as Crusoe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crusoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crusoe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe looking to pass the guard.
Crusoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crusoe scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Havoc is looking to stand up but Crusoe isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crusoe walks into a left hand.
Havoc cracks Crusoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Havoc lands a two punch combo.
Crusoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusoe.
Havoc misses with a double jab
and Crusoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Havoc won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havoc is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crusoe is controlling him well.
Havoc is looking for a sweep.
Crusoe wants to take a breather but Havoc manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Crusoe.
Crusoe trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Crusoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Havoc wants to stand but Crusoe is controlling the position.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Crusoe stops Havoc from standing up.
Crusoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havoc is keeping the position for now.
Crusoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Havoc has wrist control.
Crusoe postures up in Havoc's guard and throws a big left but Havoc blocks it.
Crusoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
Crusoe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Havoc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crusoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crusoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crusoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crusoe trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Crusoe throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havoc wants to stand but Crusoe is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crusoe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Havoc is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crusoe, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Havoc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Havoc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Havoc throws a hook to the side of Crusoe's head but Crusoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Havoc. Those never looked like landing.
Havoc throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusoe counters with a single leg into guard. Havoc didn't expect that.
Havoc pushes Crusoe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crusoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Havoc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crusoe scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Havoc.
Crusoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Havoc sprawls and moves away.
Havoc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc throws out a loose jab but Crusoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Havoc does no damage.
Havoc misses the shot to the body.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Havoc is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe moves away from the strike by Havoc.
Havoc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Havoc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havoc but Havoc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Havoc loads up on a big right hand but Crusoe slips the punch.
Havoc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Havoc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Havoc duly obliges.
Crusoe moves out of range as Havoc strikes.
Crusoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havoc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crusoe somewhat.
Havoc swinging wildly here.
Crusoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc scores with a hook.
Crusoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havoc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Havoc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havoc throws a hook but Crusoe avoids it easily.
Crusoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havoc throws a lazy right hand but Crusoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Havoc is quick to defend against it.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Crusoe.
Crusoe attempts a counter takedown but Havoc avoids it well and moves away.
Havoc fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikey Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havoc throws out the jab.
Mikey Havoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crusoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Havoc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crusoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havoc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusoe.
Crusoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crusoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havoc swivels and escapes.
Crusoe slips under a jab from Havoc.
Havoc scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc misses with the combination.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc.
Havoc misses with a body shot.
Crusoe attempts a counter takedown but Havoc avoids it well and moves away.
Crusoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikey Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havoc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusoe moves away.
Crusoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crusoe ducks under a wild hook from Havoc.
Crusoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc lands with an overhand left.
Havoc misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crusoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Havoc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Havoc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crusoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Havoc throws a one two combo.
Havoc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crusoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Crusoe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Havoc misses.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havoc as he avoids it easily.
Havoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusoe manages to avoid it.
Havoc misses with a looping left.
Crusoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havoc swivels and escapes.
Crusoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havoc.
Havoc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crusoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Havoc is staying active underneath Crusoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crusoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crusoe is keen to just control but Havoc is a slippery customer.
Havoc is trying to stand up here but Crusoe is controlling him well.
Crusoe is taking a breather. Havoc says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crusoe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crusoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Havoc is staying active underneath Crusoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Havoc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusoe controlling the action here.
Havoc tries to kick Crusoe off but Crusoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson Crusoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crusoe wants to free his trapped foot but Havoc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Havoc makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Havoc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Havoc does no damage.
Crusoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havoc.
Havoc throws a jab when Crusoe was well out of range.
Havoc misses with a wild combination.
Mikey Havoc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc with a hook.
Crusoe avoids the body shot from Havoc.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Havoc is quick to defend against it.
Havoc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Havoc sizes up Crusoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crusoe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Havoc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Havoc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crusoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havoc's guard.
Havoc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusoe is one step ahead there.
Crusoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Crusoe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crusoe stops Havoc from standing up.
Havoc being controlled here, momentarily.
Havoc wants to stand and escape but Crusoe is having none of it.
Robinson Crusoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusoe looking to sit in guard and control but Havoc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crusoe looking for subs off his back but Havoc has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Havoc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Havoc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Havoc!
An out of breath Mikey Havoc thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avreli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Миша Маваши - &. Mark Avreli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28
275 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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32
275 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade throws a big shot that misses.
Avreli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slade finds it's way round the side to connect with Avreli's head.
It looks like Mark Avreli has been cut.
Avreli slips a jab from Slade.
Slade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slade misses with the combination.
Slade misses with a straight left.
Slade scores with a one two! Avreli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avreli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avreli misses the shot to the body.
Avreli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slade.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Tyrone Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slade - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade stuffs the takedown attempt from Avreli. Avreli gets slowly back to his feet.
Slade lands a big head kick that sends Avreli tumbling to the mat! Slade takes a step backwards and waves Avreli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slade lands with a hook. Avreli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Mark Avreli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Avreli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Avreli.
Avreli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avreli tries a quick counter leg kick but Slade is wise to it.
Avreli throws a head kick that misses.
Avreli jabs at Slade's body.
Slade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avreli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avreli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Avreli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avreli works the jab nicely.
Slade lunges at Avreli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avreli's hand.
Mark Avreli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Avreli has a takedown stuffed.
Slade looks to score with a jab to the body but Avreli is just out of range.
Slade avoids the head kick by Avreli.
A head kick misses from Avreli.
Avreli shoots for a takedown but Slade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyrone Slade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Avreli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Avreli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrone Slade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sail. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Nanahara.
A telegraphed right hand from Koko misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Nanahara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nanahara rushes Koko with punches - Koko moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Koko goes down! Nanahara follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara! Shuya Nanahara retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Shuya Nanahara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Michael Koko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Koko sad.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel's entrance music is Haifisch. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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33
272 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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35
256 lbs
40 - 22 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Garfunkel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinga tries to land a front kick but Garfunkel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Garfunkel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slinga.
We've been informed that Slinga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Garfunkel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slinga, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slinga.
Garfunkel misses with some punches.
Come on Garfunkel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slinga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
Slinga presses Garfunkel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garfunkel prevents a body shot from Slinga.
A left hand lands to the body for Slinga.
Garfunkel being controlled against the cage.
Slinga misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfunkel gets through Slinga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slinga lands a nice shot to the body.
Garfunkel is breathing heavily.
Slinga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slinga lands with a right to the head.
Slinga blocking some punches.
Garfunkel misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga struggles to land a body shot inside as Garfunkel controls his hands.
Slinga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slinga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slinga throws a head punch that misses.
Slinga lands a body shot.
Slinga lands a left hand.
Slinga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slinga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slinga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garfunkel backwards.
Garfunkel blocks a body shot from Slinga.
Garfunkel misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Slinga.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Slinga.
Slinga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garfunkel blocks a body shot from Slinga.
Slinga struggles to land a body shot inside as Garfunkel controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slinga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slinga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garfunkel backwards.
Garfunkel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garfunkel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slinga.
Frank Garfunkel's cut is getting worse.
Slinga lands a shot to the body.
Slinga scores with a shoulder strike.
Garfunkel misses with some punches.
Garfunkel takes a shot to the head.
Slinga is leaning against Garfunkel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slinga stalling.
Slinga pushes Garfunkel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slinga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slinga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slinga lands a hook that snaps the head of Garfunkel backwards.
Slinga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garfunkel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garfunkel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slinga digs a right hand into Garfunkel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garfunkel's gas tank.
Slinga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slinga lands a hook that snaps the head of Garfunkel backwards.
Frank Garfunkel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slinga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garfunkel throws a head punch that misses.
Slinga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garfunkel misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Slinga.
Slinga lands a body punch.
A short right from Slinga on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Slinga.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slinga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slinga lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garfunkel to his knees! Slinga keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga!
Gun Slinga is the new super heavyweight champion!
Gun Slinga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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