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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simpson!
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, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson closes the distance and clinches.
Witson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Witson misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
Simpson digs a good hook to Witson's body.
Witson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Witson 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.
Simpson swings for the body but Witson moves out of range.
Witson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Witson off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Simpson moves out of range as Witson throws a body kick.
Simpson cracks Witson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Witson.
Simpson lands with a hook. Witson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ben Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Witson misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Witson misses the target.
Witson throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Simpson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Witson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Witson under the eye.
Witson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Simpson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Witson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson tightens his grip and picks Witson up, before dumping him to the ground. Witson manages to land in guard.
Simpson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Witson is proving hard to escape from.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Witson's head.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simpson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simpson stands up and waves to Witson to follow him.
Witson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simpson 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.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Witson didn't see that one coming.
Simpson tries a low kick but Witson avoids it.
A slow jab from Witson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Witson moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witson throws a body kick that misses.
As Witson tries to get set, Simpson tries to push him back and clinch up but Witson manages to avoid the attempt.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Witson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Witson wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Simpson misses its target.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Witson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Witson.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Witson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson lands a jab to the nose.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Witson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson dips to his left and cracks Witson with an uppercut!
Simpson tries to clinch but Witson moves out of range.
Simpson digs a good body shot into Witson's ribs.
Witson slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Witson throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson cracks Witson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Witson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Witson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Witson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simpson blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Witson missing with a left hand there. Simpson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Witson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Witson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson moves out of range as Witson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witson. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Witson throws a big counter head kick but Simpson avoids it with no problem.
Simpson throws a body punch but Witson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson moves to clinch but Witson breaks away
and Witson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Ben Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson takes a swing at Witson's ribcage but misses.
Witson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Witson throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Witson misses with a kick to the body.
Witson misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Witson misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Witson checks it.
Witson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Witson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simpson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simpson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Witson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Witson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Witson throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Witson throws a solid leg kick but Simpson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Witson.
Witson keeps the fight on the outside.
Witson shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Witson needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but Witson moves his leg out of the way.
Witson moves into the clinch.
Simpson tries to circle away but Witson has him pinned against the cage.
Witson looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Witson throws an elbow that misses.
Witson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Simpson avoids the elbow strike from Witson, against the cage.
Witson just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.
Witson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Witson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Witson trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Witson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Witson. Witson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Witson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but Witson moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Witson misses the target.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witson can do to turn this around?
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Witson tries a head kick but it misses.
Witson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
No joy there for Simpson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Witson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Witson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Witson scrambles back to his feet.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simpson throws out a leg kick but Witson moves out of range and Simpson only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simpson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Witson backs away looking to recover.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Witson.
A lazy body kick from Witson
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Witson misses with a head kick.
Simpson moves out of range as Witson throws a body kick.
Simpson tries to counter by clinching up but Witson breaks away and moves out of range.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Simpson lands but Witson takes it in his stride.
Witson closes the distance and clinches.
Witson throws an elbow but it misses.
Witson landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson avoiding damage as Witson throws knees to the body.
Witson trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witson stalling in the clinch but Simpson improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Witson throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Ben Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Witson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simpson to score with a decent uppercut.
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson lands a jab to Witson's midsection.
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!
Witson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Witson backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
Simpson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Witson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Simpson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Witson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a leg kick.
Witson thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witson. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Witson.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Witson is just out of range.
Witson throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Witson.
Simpson stalks Witson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Witson's face. Witson staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Witson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johny Witson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Witson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Witson counters with a takedown into side control.
Simpson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Simpson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson lands the left hand.
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!
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Witson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson scores with a jab to the head.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Simpson as he connects with a hook.
Simpson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Witson backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Witson.
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Witson missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson tries to break free but Witson pushes him back against the cage.
Witson throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Witson.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike.
Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson moves out of range as Witson throws a body kick.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Simpson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Witson in a clinch.
Witson missing with knees to the body.
Witson tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simpson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Simpson!
Ben Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixie Small has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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147 lbs
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155 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konrad Husky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small scores with a shot to the body.
Husky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Husky just misses with a punch to the body.
Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Husky.
Husky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Husky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Small is working away from the top position though.
Small passes to full mount!
My spies in LOD: Fight Club inform me that Small has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Small lands a heavy elbow.
Small in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Husky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small has control of Husky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Husky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Husky is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small avoids the attempt from Husky to control.
Husky taking shots to the head.
Small wants to control the pace but Husky is squirming around nicely.
Husky can't escape the position.
Small jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Husky manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Husky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Husky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Small misses with a head shot. Husky uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Husky is looking for a triangle but Small pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Small trying to control but Husky is working from the bottom.
Husky working for a triangle but Small defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Husky is looking to sweep but instead, Small has passed into half guard.
Husky regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Husky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Husky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Small distracts Husky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small trying to control but Husky is working from the bottom.
Husky looking to control.
Small won't allow Husky to sweep him here.
Small controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Small working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Husky's head.
Small lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Husky has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.
Husky keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small landing with the ground and pound.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husky keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Small with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Husky pushes a forearm under Small's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Small is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konrad Husky!
Our winner, Konrad Husky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olliver Gullion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceaser Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Olliver Gullion's chin.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olliver Gullion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gullion throws a counter combo.
Gullion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gullion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gullion counters with a body kick.
Gullion throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
It looks like Ceaser Gracie has been cut.
Gullion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gullion lands a nice looking body kick.
Gullion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gullion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gullion - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gullion cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Gullion blocks the low kick.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gullion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gullion ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gullion raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice cross by Gullion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gullion.
Gullion lands with an overhand left.
Gullion throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Gullion.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gullion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Gullion.
A solid body kick from Gullion.
Gullion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gullion lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gullion - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gullion. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gullion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gullion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gullion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gullion scores with a head kick.
Gullion misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gullion manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gullion - that will leave a mark!
Gullion tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Gullion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gullion throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gullion!
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gullion to score with a decent uppercut.
Gullion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullion cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Gullion circles away easily
enabling Gullion to counter with a crisp jab.
Ceaser Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Gullion counters with a stiff right hand.
Gullion feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gullion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ceaser Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie throws a jab when Gullion was well out of range.
Gullion lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Gullion.
Gullion lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Gullion takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie is rocked!
Olliver Gullion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Gullion counters with a nice leg kick.
Gullion lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gullion.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gullion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Gullion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gullion!
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Gullion counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Gullion counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily.
Gullion scores with a push kick.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gullion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gullion throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gullion scores with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gullion delivers a nice body kick.
Gullion dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gullion scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olliver Gullion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceaser Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gullion moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gullion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Gullion avoids it well.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gullion is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gullion scores with a head kick.
Gullion connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gullion counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Ceaser Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Gullion counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gullion counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick from Gullion lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Gullion throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gracie is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olliver Gullion!
A very excited looking Olliver Gullion rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alastair Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galloway Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stirling kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Endgestalt - Sturmkrieger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alastair Stirling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galloway Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stirling scores with a shot to the body.
Stirling misses with a looping left.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stirling's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Stirling misses the target.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Stirling off balance momentarily.
Stirling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett moves forwards but Stirling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stirling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sackett quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Stirling stalling.
Stirling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sackett's head.
Sackett wants to control but Stirling is keeping busy.
Stirling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries to roll over but Stirling keeps him under control.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stirling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stirling lands a nice short elbow.
Sackett is trying to stand back up but Stirling is controlling him
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Sackett is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stirling slips a nice elbow through Sackett's hands, connecting with Sackett's forehead.
Stirling drops an elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Stirling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sackett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Stirling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stirling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Stirling's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stirling throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Sackett wants to get back to full guard.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stirling.
Sackett won't allow Stirling to pass to mount.
Stirling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stirling lands strikes from half guard.
Sackett is staying active underneath Stirling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stirling prevents Sackett from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stirling lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to kick Stirling off but Stirling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stirling is nestled in close to Sackett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stirling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sackett is trying to stand.
Sackett tries to get to full guard but Stirling has control of the leg.
Stirling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stirling working Sackett over with strikes.
Stirling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stirling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stirling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sackett is trying to stand back up but Stirling is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sackett is looking to control Stirling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sackett avoid being mounted?
Sackett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stirling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stirling's back!
I really don't envy Stirling right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Stirling trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stirling trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Stirling rolls, trying to escape but Sackett keeps control of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stirling is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sackett controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alastair Stirling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Stirling off balance momentarily.
Alastair Stirling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stirling throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Stirling has managed to clinch.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Stirling backwards.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stirling throws a big shot that misses.
Stirling takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Stirling throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stirling misses with a hook.
A cross from Sackett lands.
It looks like Alastair Stirling has been cut.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stirling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling lands a jab to the head.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stirling.
Stirling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Stirling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Stirling misses
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stirling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stirling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stirling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett is rocked!
Stirling shoots in for a double leg but Sackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Stirling finish him?
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Stirling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
A left lands for Sackett.
Stirling misses the jab.
Stirling misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stirling.
Stirling misses with a hook
and Sackett comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Stirling stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Sackett is on him like rabid pit bull! Stirling slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett! Galloway Sackett retains his welterweight title!
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