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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Stockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stockton lands a two punch combo.
It looks like David Whyte has been cut.
Stockton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stockton misses with a straight right.
Stockton drops Whyte with a nice combination! Stockton dives into Whyte's guard, looking to finish!
Whyte is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stockton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Whyte is still on wobbly legs! Can Stockton finish him?
Whyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stockton.
It looked like Stockton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whyte seems to have recovered his senses.
Stockton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.
Whyte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stockton off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Duane Stockton has been cut.
Whyte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whyte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stockton cracks Whyte with a hook to the temple - Whyte is on wobbly legs here! Stockton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Whyte falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stockton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duane Stockton!
A very excited looking Duane Stockton 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes into the arena with El Picante blaring out of the sound system. Paul Landen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landen misses with a two punch combination.
Landen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Misiek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misiek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misiek throws a sloppy head kick and Landen moves out of range easily.
Landen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Misiek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misiek. Landen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Landen.
Misiek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Misiek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Misiek fails with a takedown attempt.
Landen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paul Landen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen moves out of range as Misiek throws a body kick.
Landen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Misiek misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Landen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Landen lands a high kick!
Landen blocks a jab.
Landen throws a counter combo.
Landen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Misiek darts in and clinches Landen up against the cage.
Landen breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Landen misses its intended target.
Misiek loads up on a big right hand but Landen slips the punch.
Misiek forces Landen back against the cage and clinches.
Landen wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misiek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Landen's brow.
Landen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Misiek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landen.
Landen clinches.
Landen blocks a body shot from Misiek.
Landen tries to break free but Misiek pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landen breaks from the clinch.
Landen lands a head kick. Misiek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've been informed that Landen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misiek closes the distance and clinches.
Landen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Landen throws a low kick but Misiek moves out of range easily.
Misiek throwing a counter right hand but Landen manages to avoid it.
Misiek misses with a straight right.
Landen throws a head kick that misses.
Landen tries a head kick but it misses.
Landen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Landen misses.
Landen moves into the clinch.
Misiek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Paul Landen has been cut.
Landen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Landen is looking to break free of the clinch but Misiek has double underhooks.
Misiek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Landen breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek lands a nice looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Misiek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Landen moves in looking to clinch but Misiek pushes him off.
Landen avoids the head kick by Misiek.
Misiek fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Landen does no damage.
Misiek misses with a left hand
and Landen counters with a three punch combo that has Misiek backing up. Misiek nods at Landen to acknowledge the strikes.
Misiek lands with a hook. Landen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooh!!! Landen has knocked Misiek down with a huge combo! Landen steps away and waves a wobbly Misiek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Rafael Misiek has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landen checks a leg kick nicely.
Misiek throws a push kick but Landen slaps the foot to one side.
Misiek thuds his right hand into Landen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Landen is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Misiek like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Misiek from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Landen!
An out of breath Paul Landen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes into the arena with Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave blaring out of the sound system. Checker has chosen Time to Fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chin Checker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Checker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Checker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.
Checker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley throws a big counter combination but Checker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bradley throws a lazy head kick
and Checker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Checker throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Abe Bradley has been cut.
Checker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Checker. Beautiful body shot.
Bradley throws a combination that misses
and Bradley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Checker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Checker takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Checker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Checker works the jab nicely.
Checker lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradley moves out of range of the strikes.
Checker loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.
Bradley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Checker cracks Bradley with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Checker, as that shot connected.
Checker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Checker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Checker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bradley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Checker lands a jab.
Checker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Checker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Checker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bradley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Checker connects with a looping right hand.
Checker throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley is looking for a counter combo.
Checker misses with a wild combination.
Bradley tries to move into range but Checker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Checker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bradley walks into a jab.
Bradley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bradley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Checker's corner calls for a 1-2. Checker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checker throws a series of strikes that have Bradley backpedaling.
Abe Bradley's cut is getting worse.
Bradley tries to move into range but Checker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Checker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bradley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Checker.
Bradley is looking for a counter combo.
Checker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bradley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bradley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Checker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley moves out of range as Checker strikes.
Bradley throws a big counter combination but Checker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bradley misses with a jab to the body
and Checker counters with a nice body shot.
Checker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
Bradley needs to keep his hands up - Checker had a free shot at his head there.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick
and Checker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chin Checker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checker jabs Bradley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Checker with a hook.
Bradley moves out of range as Checker strikes.
Checker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Checker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Checker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Checker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bradley doesn't seem phased though.
Checker scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Bradley.
Bradley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Checker scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chin Checker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Bradley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Checker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Checker slips a jab and a cross from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Checker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Checker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Bradley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abe Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Checker avoids the head kick by Bradley.
Checker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Checker connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley wants to clinch up but Checker keeps it at a distance.
Checker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Checker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Checker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Checker drops Bradley with a beautiful combination! Bradley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Checker is looking for the KO!
Bradley is rocked!
Abe Bradley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Checker finds Bradley's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bradley flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Checker lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bradley will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chin Checker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chin Checker waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid blocks a jab.
Cid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
Cid rushes Grimm and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grimm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cids head.
Grimm trying to stall but Cid improves his position.
Knees to the body from Cid.
Cid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grimm shoots for a double leg takedown but Cid sprawls well. He's pushed Grimm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm digs a good hook to Cid's body.
Cid misses with a low kick.
Cid throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grimm counters with a nice body shot.
Xavier Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grimm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Cid blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cid misses the target.
Grimm instigates a clinch.
Cid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Cid.
Cid taking a breather.
Grimm jumps guard.
Cid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grimm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grimm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cid is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cid passes into half guard.
Grimm is trying to maintain the position but Cid is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cid is thwarting Grimm's attempts to control the position.
Grimm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grimm misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grimm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Grimm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cid is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cid throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.
Cid throws a strike but Grimm avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grimm throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Grimm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grimm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimm trying to keep a closed guard but Cid is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cid defends it easily.
Cid postures up in Grimm's guard and throws a big left but Grimm blocks it.
Grimm pulls Cid in close to prevent any damage.
Cid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimm looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm pulls Cid in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cid throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cid. Grimm shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grimm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Cid went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grimm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cid moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Grimm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimm missing with knees to the body.
Grimm misses with a knee to the head.
Cid blocks the elbow strike.
Grimm lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimm lands an uppercut.
Grimm pulls Cid into guard.
Grimm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimm doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grimm working for a triangle but Cid defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm working for a triangle but Cid defends it easily.
Cid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cid is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Grimm looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimm, not yet.
Grimm is trying to control the position but Cid postures up.
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.
Cid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grimm controlling Cid's posture.
Cid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cid has managed to get both his arms back between Grimm's legs - danger averted.
Cid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimm is keeping the position for now.
Grimm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cid stacks Grimm on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cid!
Grimm manages to get back to half guard.
Auguste Grimm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cid seems to be working for a kimura but Grimm defends the submission attempt.
Cid is keen to just control but Grimm is a slippery customer.
Cid is thwarting Grimm's attempts to control the 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.
Grimm holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grimm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cid is working away from the top position though.
Grimm keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cid misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xavier Cid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Cid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cid swinging wildly here.
Cid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cid avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Cid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimm finds it's way round the side to connect with Cid's head.
Grimm 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.
Cid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xavier Cid is winning the standup battle so far.
Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cid circles away.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimm throws a front kick aimed at Cid's knee but Cid avoids it well.
Cid throws a low kick but Grimm avoids it.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
Grimm thuds his shin into the meat of Cid's side.
A leg kick checked by Cid.
Cid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cid scores with the left hand. Grimm knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cid rather than just go for the knockout.
Cid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cid scores with a leg kick.
Grimm misses with a wild combination.
Cid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm shoots in and gets a takedown into Cid's guard.
Grimm drops back looking for a leg! Cid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cid manages to kick Grimm off! Grimm jumps back into Cid's guard.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Cid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cid trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid wants to get back to his feet but Grimm passes into half guard.
Xavier Cid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cid defends it well.
Grimm seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Auguste Grimm!
After the fight, Auguste Grimm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. American Ninja 2 OST - Truckin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Zlatko Zahovic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
160 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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41
130 lbs
24 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zlatko Zahovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Boon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zahovic pinned against the cage. Zahovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zahovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boon.
An attempted straight right counter from Zahovic misses the target.
Boon closes the distance and clinches up with Zahovic, looking for a takedown. Boon pushes Zahovic against the cage but Zahovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zlatko Zahovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Boon.
Boon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zahovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zahovic gets a clinch.
Zahovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Boon controls his hands.
Zahovic lands a body shot.
Boon looks winded!
Zahovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boon backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zahovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Zahovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Zahovic.
Zahovic cracks Boon with a nice body shot.
Zahovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boon is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahovic finish him?
Zahovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahovic stuns Boon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zahovic is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Boon flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Boon is out cold! Zahovic 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zlatko Zahovic!
Zlatko Zahovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragunov (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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265 lbs
24 - 17 - 2 |
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragunov throws a combination that misses
and Yuber counters by clinching up.
Yuber misses with some punches.
Dragunov digs a right hand into Yuber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuber's gas tank.
Dragunov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yuber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yuber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragunov's elbow.
Yuber is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dragunov is defending well.
Yuber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragunov.
Dragunov lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragunov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yuber.
Good shot there by Dragunov.
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!
Dragunov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragunov misses the target.
Dragunov backing away here, and Yuber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yuber 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.
Dragunov takes a swing at Yuber's ribcage but misses.
Yuber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dragunov misses with a low kick.
Yuber throws a jab when Dragunov was well out of range.
Dragunov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dragunov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragunov connects with a body shot.
Dragunov takes a swing at Yuber's ribcage but misses.
Dragunov throws a hook but Yuber avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Yuber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragunov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragunov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragunov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragunov misses the shot to the body.
Dragunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragunov misses the body punch
and Yuber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Yuber feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dragunov sprawling to the canvas! Dragunov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yuber finish him?!
Yuber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragunov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sergei Dragunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragunov connects with a single shot there.
Sergei Dragunov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragunov. That's going to slow Yuber down.
Dragunov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yuber has a takedown stuffed.
Sergei Dragunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Yuber.
Oooooh!!! Dragunov has knocked Yuber down with a huge combo! Dragunov steps away and waves a wobbly Yuber back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dragunov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragunov looks to land a body kick but Yuber moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragunov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragunov was covering up waiting for the punch and Yuber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dragunov pulls Yuber in close to his closed guard and prevents Yuber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yuber stays in close to Dragunov's body and controls the position.
Yuber trying to control but Dragunov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragunov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dragunov with a jab.
Yuber lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragunov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragunov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragunov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragunov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yuber tries for a takedown but Dragunov circles away easily
and Yuber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dragunov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yuber dives in for a single leg takedown but Dragunov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sergei Dragunov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yuber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragunov, who protects the arm well.
Yuber tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dragunov's legs.
Dragunov holds on to Yuber's head and controls the position momentarily.
Yuber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dragunov to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuber. Yuber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragunov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragunov lands with a slapping head kick.
Yuber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragunov on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yuber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dragunov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuber can do to turn this around?
Yuber moves to clinch but Dragunov breaks away
and Dragunov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragunov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yuber off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragunov misses with a low kick.
Dragunov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragunov.
Yuber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dragunov.
Dragunov throws a solid leg kick but Yuber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dragunov.
Yuber throws out a counter right but Dragunov avoids it with no problem.
Yuber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragunov, right into the meat.
Dragunov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yuber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yuber closes the distance and clinches.
Yuber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuber swings widly with a right hand
and Dragunov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuber tries to clinch but Dragunov is having none of it.
Yuber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragunov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuber shoots and misses
and Dragunov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragunov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragunov throws a solid leg kick but Yuber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dragunov.
Dragunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuber thinks about the counter body kick.
Dragunov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuber.
Dragunov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragunov's waist but Dragunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuber off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yuber is defended easily by Dragunov.
Dragunov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sergei Dragunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Yuber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuber throws a counter combo.
Yuber tries for a takedown but Dragunov circles away easily
and Dragunov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Dragunov.
Yuber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragunov throws a shot to the body.
Yuber misses with a right hand
and Dragunov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
You can see that Yuber has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dragunov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragunov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragunov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yuber momentarily.
Dragunov throws a good cross that connects.
Dragunov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuber shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragunov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yuber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dragunov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yuber has time to react.
Dragunov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragunov connects with a leg kick. Yuber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragunov lands with a kick to the temple. Yuber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yuber is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragunov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragunov clobbers Yuber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragunov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Dragunov is predictable there
enabling Yuber to counter with a crisp jab.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragunov as he jumps to the side.
Yuber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick there by Dragunov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dragunov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yuber's calf.
Dragunov connects with a leg kick. Yuber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragunov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuber manages to avoid it.
Yuber walks into a stiff left hand from Dragunov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov lands a nice hook to Yuber's body. Yuber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragunov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dragunov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuber's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Dragunov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dragunov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Dragunov!
Sergei Dragunov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen United Booty Foundation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
215 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
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33
217 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Great elbows
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Crusoe persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crusoe misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crusoe avoids a kick to the body.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense.
Crusoe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGordon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crusoe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crusoe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gordon regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.
Crusoe winds up and cracks Gordon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Crusoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Crusoe prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Gordon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordon.
Crusoe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crusoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crusoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon managing to control the position.
Crusoe passes into half guard.
Crusoe working Gordon over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crusoe pulls his head out easily.
Crusoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Crusoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gordon's head.
Crusoe is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Crusoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is trying to stand.
Gordon is not content to let Crusoe control the position.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Crusoe is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crusoe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusoe is controlling the pace.
Crusoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Crusoe controlling the action here.
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 seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crusoe working over Gordon with some ground and pound. Gordon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crusoe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crusoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crusoe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon trying to control but Crusoe postures up.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crusoe is working away from the top position though.
Crusoe trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crusoe trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Crusoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gordon's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusoe is nestled in close to Gordon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Crusoe has control of the leg.
Crusoe seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robinson Crusoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crusoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon scores with a head kick. Crusoe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crusoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Gordon is quick to defend against it.
A lazy body kick from Gordon
and Crusoe counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Crusoe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crusoe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crusoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crusoe tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crusoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crusoe defends it well.
Crusoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Crusoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Crusoe!
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crusoe defends well.
Crusoe preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon working for a triangle but Crusoe defends it easily.
Crusoe controlling from the top position.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusoe is one step ahead there.
Crusoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Crusoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon being controlled here, momentarily.
Crusoe advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is staying active underneath Crusoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crusoe pulls his head out easily.
Crusoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crusoe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crusoe wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusoe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crusoe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gordon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crusoe's head.
Gordon throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Crusoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Crusoe's head back.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
and Crusoe counters with a shoot takedown. Gordon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crusoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crusoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon is trying to keep Crusoe in close.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Crusoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Crusoe is stalling in the full guard.
Crusoe trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon wants to stand but Crusoe is controlling the position.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusoe defends it easily.
Crusoe stays in close to Gordon's body and controls the position.
Gordon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Gordon tries a body shot but Crusoe blocks it.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Crusoe has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crusoe can't fight it off and eventually Gordon manages to take the fight to the floor. Crusoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gordon with a nice head shot there.
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Crusoe keeps moving.
Crusoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crusoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Crusoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Crusoe!
Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crusoe.
Crusoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon 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.
Crusoe trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Crusoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Crusoe from controlling successfully.
Crusoe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darby Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Gordon!
A very excited looking Darby Gordon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytilinaios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sanitarium. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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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
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytilinaios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mytilinaios's corner calls for a 1-2. Mytilinaios obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mytilinaios slips under a jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Mytilinaios misses.
Nice defenses there by Ortiz.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the side of Ortiz's head but Ortiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mytilinaios preventing the sweep.
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mytilinaios 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.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ortiz sneaks back into half guard.
Ortiz is not content to let Mytilinaios control the position.
Mytilinaios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Mytilinaios keeps him under control.
Mytilinaios is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Mytilinaios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mytilinaios.
Ortiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mytilinaios.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Mytilinaios has control of the leg.
Mytilinaios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Mytilinaios keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mytilinaios in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ortiz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mytilinaios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kostas Mytilinaios!
An out of breath Kostas Mytilinaios 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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157 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singh has time to react.
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Alves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves . Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh tests Alves 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Alves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh 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.
Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Alves .
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Singh stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renzo Alves . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves looks to land a combination. Singh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Renzo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alves misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh tries to improve position but can't.
Singh parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Singh to escape.
Alves controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to control but Alves postures up.
Singh tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.
Alves throws an elbow but Singh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alves cracks Singh with a big right hand but Singh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alves in the domination position with Singh hanging on.
Singh tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.
Singh controls the position for a moment.
Alves tries to score with some ground and pound. Singh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Alves 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alves in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Alves 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.
Singh parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Singh to escape.
Singh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alves in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Singh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alves .
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Alves cracks Singh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Singh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alves .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves tries to score with some ground and pound. Singh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alves throws an elbow but Singh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alves misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Singh parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Singh to escape.
Alves throws an elbow but Singh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Singh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alves throwing strikes but Singh manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves tries to improve position but can't.
Singh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alves manages to get back to half guard.
Alves wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Singh throws a big counter head kick but Alves avoids it with no problem.
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
Alves throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease.
Singh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Singh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh punishes Alves 's body with a nice straight punch.
Singh throws a low kick but Alves moves out of range easily.
Singh connects with a right hand. Alves shakes it off.
Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves .
Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Singh lands.
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alves .
Singh scores with a sloppy right hand. Alves should have avoided that one.
Alves is rocked!
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Alves 's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Oh Alves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
Singh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Singh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alves will feel that in the morning.
Singh drops Alves with a big left hand! Alves is injured, injured bad! Singh jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshnoor Singh!
A relieved looking Arshnoor Singh 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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