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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Maskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50 Cent - Window Shopper. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Maskin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskin just misses with a punch to the body.
Maskin clobbers Garner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliver Maskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maskin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maskin is trying to get back to his feet.
Garner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maskin, who protects the arm well.
Maskin wants to control but Garner postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Garner'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner tries for a kimura but Maskin is defending well.
Garner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner trying to control the action but Maskin is working from the bottom.
Maskin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garner wants to control but Maskin is keeping him busy.
Garner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maskin, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garner tries for a kimura but Maskin is defending well.
Garner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maskin keeps working.
Maskin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maskin is looking to regain half guard here but Garner keeps moving and retains side control.
Garner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maskin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner is looking to take a break and control but Maskin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maskin can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garner trying to control the position but Maskin is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maskin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Maskin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garner controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Garner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maskin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garner.
Garner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maskin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maskin misses with a hook. Garner ducked under it nicely.
Garner attempts a counter takedown but Maskin avoids it well and moves away.
Maskin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garner moves away.
Maskin digs a good body shot into Garner's ribs.
Garner gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner wants to take a breather but Maskin is having none of it.
Garner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskin tries to reverse the position but Garner maintains control.
Garner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maskin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garner is looking to take a break and control but Maskin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner takes a little break here. Maskin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Garner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maskin, who protects the arm well.
Maskin is not content to let Garner control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskin is trying to escape the position but Garner is controlling the position.
Garner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maskin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maskin tries to bench press Garner off him but Garner keeps the position.
Garner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maskin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maskin is looking to regain half guard here but Garner keeps moving and retains side control.
Garner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maskin can do to turn this around?
Garner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maskin has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Garner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garner ducks under a wild hook from Maskin.
Maskin throws a series of punches but Garner avoids them all with ease.
Maskin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maskin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maskin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garner drops back looking for a leg! Maskin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maskin manages to kick Garner off! Garner jumps back into Maskin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garner is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner wants to control from the top but Maskin keeps moving.
Maskin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner passes Maskin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garner wants to control but Maskin is keeping him busy.
Garner stops Maskin from getting back to his feet.
Garner is looking for a kimura here.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garner in particular looking to stall.
Garner moves nicely into side control.
Ron Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maskin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner working away.
Garner wants to control but Maskin is keeping him busy.
Maskin is trying to buck Garner off.
Garner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maskin is trying to escape and Garner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maskin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Garner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Garner!
A victorious Ron Garner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cubert Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Lindsay (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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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cubert Rua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Lindsay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsay throws an overhand right that lands on Rua 's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
Rua connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Lionel Lindsay has been cut.
Rua takes a swing at Lindsay's ribcage but misses.
Rua misses with a shot to the body
and Lindsay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindsay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rua connects with a looping right hand.
Rua works over Lindsay's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Lindsay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindsay.
Lindsay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Lindsay leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lindsay.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lindsay.
A short uppercut from Lindsay.
Lindsay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindsay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindsay ducks under a wild hook from Rua .
Rua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindsay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lindsay slips a jab from Rua .
Lindsay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua jabs at Lindsay's body.
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!
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Lindsay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lindsay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rua wants to improve his position but Lindsay is controlling well.
Lindsay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Lindsay there.
Lindsay seems to be looking for submissions.
Lindsay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lindsay lands a nice short elbow.
Lindsay is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindsay to get the leverage.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lindsay is working away from the top position though.
Lindsay drops an elbow to the side of Rua 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsay throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
Lindsay tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Rua is pressing down on Lindsay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lindsay has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lindsay's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsay is pulling down on Rua 's head to control his posture.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindsay is retaining full guard.
Lindsay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lindsay keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindsay's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Lindsay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Lindsay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lindsay misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua . Lindsay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindsay connects with a right hand. Rua shakes it off.
Lindsay moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lindsay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindsay tries to score with a low kick but Rua moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Lindsay moves away and avoids it.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindsay.
Lindsay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lindsay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Lindsay saw that one coming.
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Lindsay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindsay.
Lindsay breaks the clinch.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindsay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lindsay throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindsay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lindsay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lindsay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindsay throws an overhand right that lands on Rua 's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
Lindsay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Lindsay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rua s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cubert Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindsay.
Lindsay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rua defends it well.
Rua swings for the body but Lindsay moves out of range.
Lindsay is looking for the big counter here.
Cubert Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindsay slips a jab from Rua .
Lindsay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lindsay throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Lindsay's head but Lindsay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and Lindsay counters with a leg kick.
Lindsay connects with a single shot there.
Lindsay throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big right from Rua misses.
Lindsay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindsay.
Lindsay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rua defends it well.
Rua misses with a body shot
letting Lindsay counter with a right hand.
Rua walks into a straight right hand from Lindsay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua throws a series of punches but Lindsay moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lionel Lindsay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lionel Lindsay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua misses with a body punch
and Lindsay counters by clinching up.
Come on Lindsay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindsay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Cubert Rua has been cut.
Lindsay cracks Rua with a nice body shot.
Rua misses with some punches.
Lindsay is stalling here.
Rua wants to stall.
Lindsay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindsay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua throws a big counter combination but Lindsay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lindsay misses with a straight right.
Lindsay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindsay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lindsay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lindsay wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Lindsay trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua trying to control the position.
Lindsay 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lindsay working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsay works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Rua trying to control the position.
Lindsay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lindsay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rua has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lindsay is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rua .
Lindsay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lindsay has an Americana. Rua didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lindsay is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lindsay hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lionel Lindsay!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lionel Lindsay made sure he mentioned REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farmery keeps the fight on the outside.
Daddy lands a high kick!
Farmery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farmery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daddy's guard.
Farmery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Farmery wants to work for an arm triangle but Daddy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmery prevents Daddy from standing back up.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Daddy is trying to stand up here but Farmery is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Farmery.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farmery stops Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Farmery is pressing down on Daddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daddy is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farmery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farmery is working for a kimura but Daddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him
Farmery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farmery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery stops Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Farmery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddy is just riding it out for now. Farmery eventually gives up the hold.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him
Farmery trying to mount his opponent but Daddy defends it.
Farmery is working for a submission of some sort.
Daddy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mac Daddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daddy swinging wildly here.
Farmery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farmery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daddy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense.
Daddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farmerys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy leaves Farmery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mac Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Daddy instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farmery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daddy walks away with a smile on his face. Farmery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Farmery has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Farmery defending well as Daddy loads up on a big left hand.
Farmery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daddy's waist but Daddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farmery off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Daddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daddy drops Farmery with a beautiful combination! Farmery stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daddy is looking for the KO!
It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Farmery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farmery feints the counter takedown.
Farmery looking to score a takedown here. Daddy is defending well but Farmery drives through and ends up in Daddy's guard.
Farmery passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy pushes Farmery away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Farmery gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Farmery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daddy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Farmery has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Farmery sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daddy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Farmery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Farmery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daddy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Daddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farmery can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farmery prevents Daddy from escaping the position.
Daddy prevents Farmery from improving position.
Farmery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Farmery seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daddy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Farmery goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daddy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Farmery but great work by Daddy.
Farmery is looking for a sweep.
Farmery regains half guard.
Daddy prevents Farmery from improving his position.
Farmery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farmery keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Farmery is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farmery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.
Farmery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farmery has his foot on Daddy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daddy works his way back into a safe position though.
Daddy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farmery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daddy is aware though and is defending well.
Farmery throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daddy escapes and throws Farmery's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Farmery is breathing heavily.
Daddy taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery is trying to get back to half guard.
Daddy trying to control the position but Farmery is working away.
Farmery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmery is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farmery throws a few strikes from the bottom but Daddy takes advantage and mounts!
Farmery slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daddy not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mac Daddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daddy misses with a body kick.
Farmery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Daddy digs a good body shot into Farmery's ribs.
Farmery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farmery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daddy is looking to escape.
Farmery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy kicks Farmery off and gets back to his feet.
Daddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farmery.
Farmery throws a counter combo.
Farmery drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farmery won't allow Daddy to get back to his feet.
Farmery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy wants to stand up but Farmery is controlling him.
Farmery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farmery 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.
Farmery slips nicely into half guard.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
Farmery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daddy pushes Farmery off looking to stand but Farmery dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farmery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him
Farmery is looking for a kimura here.
Farmery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farmery is trying to work for a kimura but Daddy is defending well.
Farmery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farmery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philip Farmery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
Farmery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daddy is trying to stand back up but Farmery is controlling him
Farmery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daddy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farmery seems to be looking for submissions.
Farmery is working for a submission of some sort.
Philip Farmery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daddy pushes Farmery off looking to stand but Farmery dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac Daddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Daddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four 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.
Farmery misses with a takedown
and Daddy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daddy misses with a kick to the body.
Farmery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farmery shoots in but no luck this time.
Daddy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Farmery manages to circle out of the way.
Farmery goes for a double leg but Daddy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daddy continues to drive forward.
Mac Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Daddy connects with a body shot that sends Farmery's belly button to the back.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daddy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daddy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Farmery's head backwards.
Farmery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farmery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daddy throws the left hand but Farmery avoids the punch easily.
Daddy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farmery's calf.
Farmery shoots in and bounces Daddy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daddy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Daddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daddy, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Daddy!
The defeated Philip Farmery had this to say: 'Soa Palelei is a great champion and a very tough fighter he beat me fair and square and I hope to be half the fighter he is thanks champ for a great chance in my career.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ciz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ciz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knight won't be happy with that.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight 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.
Ciz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knight is trying to control Ciz's posture but Ciz avoids it.
Ciz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is not content to let Ciz control the position.
Ciz is trying to ground and pound but Knight uses the momentary lack of control by Ciz to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ciz is looking to pass Knight's guard but actually Knight recovers to full guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ciz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ciz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ciz has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight pushes a forearm under Ciz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ciz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shovel Knight!
A very excited looking Shovel Knight 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sheppards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite has chosen Napoleon Dynamite (Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Sheppards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Sheppards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sheppards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppards scores with a jab. Dynamite acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheppards.
Dynamite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sheppards 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.
Dynamite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheppards swivels and escapes.
Sheppards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dynamite 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sheppards finds it's way round the side to connect with Dynamite's head.
Dynamite has his takedown stuffed
and Sheppards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carl Sheppards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Dynamite.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dynamite is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheppards cracks Dynamite with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Sheppards!
Carl Sheppards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. Bruce Brady will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Brady!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Davis goes down! Can Brady finish him!?
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brady wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Brady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis has control of Brady's left arm, preventing Brady from doing any damage.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brady is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brady is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Brady has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brady seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Davis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruce Brady!
Bruce Brady decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shojo Shoujou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsuyoshi comes to the cage accompanied by WHISPERED - HOLD THE SWORD. Shojo Shoujou is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shojo Shoujou!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoujou fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi thows a body kick. Shoujou tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tsuyoshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoujou.
Shoujou swings for the body but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi avoids the body shot from Shoujou.
Tsuyoshi tried to counter with a leg kick but Shoujou avoided it.
Tsuyoshi throws out a leg kick but Shoujou moves out of range and Tsuyoshi only half commits.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Shoujou strikes.
Shoujou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shoujou takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tsuyoshi scores with the left hand. Shoujou knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shoujou is defended easily by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to land body kicks.
Shoujou dodges the punch combination from Tsuyoshi.
Shoujou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoujou jabs at Tsuyoshi's body.
Shoujou throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Shoujou throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shoujou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuyoshi has managed to clinch.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shoujou tries for a takedown but Tsuyoshi manages to get underhooks.
Shoujou tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shojo Shoujou.
Shoujou has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsuyoshi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Tsuyoshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shoujou misses with an elbow to the head.
Tsuyoshi breaks Shoujou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shoujou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoujou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuyoshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoujou has Tsuyoshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Shoujou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoujou pulls Tsuyoshi in close to prevent any damage.
Shoujou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuyoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsuyoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuyoshi, not yet.
Tsuyoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shoujou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi has control of Shoujou's left arm, preventing Shoujou from doing any damage.
Shoujou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuyoshi keeping full guard, as Shoujou tries to pass.
Shoujou looking to sit in guard and control but Tsuyoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shoujou wants to sweep but no luck.
Shoujou is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoujou has Tsuyoshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Shoujou wants to sweep here but Tsuyoshi controlling him for the moment.
Tsuyoshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shoujou trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuyoshi is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shojo Shoujou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoujou in his tracks.
Tsuyoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoujou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuyoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shoujou misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuyoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoujou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoujou misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Shoujou looking for a takedown.
Shoujou looking for a takedown.
Shoujou is trying to break free.
Tsuyoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shoujou.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shojo Shoujou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi with a knee to the head.
Shoujou managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Shoujou is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shoujou is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Shoujou won't want to take too many of those.
Shoujou wants the takedown. Tsuyoshi is fighting it off but Shoujou persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tsuyoshi's guard against the cage.
Tsuyoshi is pulling down on Shoujou's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoujou, at least for the moment.
Shoujou trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoujou stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi seems keen to control Shoujou's posture.
Shoujou wants to control from the top but Tsuyoshi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoujou tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuyoshi is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shoujou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shojo Shoujou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Tsuyoshi.
A countering left hand to the body from Shoujou misses.
Tsuyoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuyoshi cracks Shoujou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Shoujou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shoujou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shoujou misses with a hook to the body
and Shoujou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoujou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsuyoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shoujou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tsuyoshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shoujou's face.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsuyoshi is pressed up against the cage. Shoujou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsuyoshi down to the mat. Tsuyoshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoujou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shoujou misses with a double jab.
As Shoujou tries to get set, Tsuyoshi tries to push him back and clinch up but Shoujou manages to avoid the attempt.
Shoujou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tsuyoshi rather than just go for the knockout.
Shoujou misses the shot to the body.
Shoujou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shoujou keeps the fight on the outside.
Shoujou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shoujou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsuyoshi as he jumps to the side.
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsuyoshi blocks the leg kick.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter by clinching up but Shoujou breaks away and moves out of range.
Shoujou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tsuyoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Shoujou moves out of range easily.
Shoujou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoujou can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoujou throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Shoujou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsuyoshi jabs Shoujou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoujou checks a low kick from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi fakes the leg kick and cracks Shoujou in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoujou is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuyoshi as he connects with a hook.
Shoujou takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoujou. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Shoujou.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuyoshi thumps Shoujou with a low kick.
Shoujou throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuyoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi thows a body kick. Shoujou tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Shoujou throws a hook to the side of Tsuyoshi's head but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi cracks Shoujou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shoujou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoujou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoujou.
Shoujou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Shoujou is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoujou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoujou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Shoujou misses with a low kick.
Shoujou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tsuyoshi finds it's way through Shoujou's defenses.
Shoujou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Shoujou slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsuyoshi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shoujou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoujou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuyoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch there but Shoujou circles away.
Shoujou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi moves in looking to clinch but Shoujou pushes him off.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoujou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoujou connects with a leg kick. Tsuyoshi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoujou scores with a takedown into Tsuyoshi's guard.
Shoujou controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Shoujou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shojo Shoujou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoujou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shoujou is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuyoshi has wrist control.
Shoujou wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuyoshi is pulling down on Shoujou's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoujou, at least for the moment.
Shoujou trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoujou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shoujou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shoujou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsuyoshi.
Shoujou misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shoujou avoids it.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Shoujou moves out of range.
Shoujou checks a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Shoujou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Shoujou there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoujou takes a swing at Tsuyoshi's ribcage but misses.
Shoujou blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Shoujou is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shoujou throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuyoshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shoujou throws a series of punches but Tsuyoshi avoids them all with ease.
Shoujou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsuyoshi at a distance.
Shoujou just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoujou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuyoshi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shoujou if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoujou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shoujou moves out of range as Tsuyoshi throws a body kick.
Tsuyoshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fujiwara Tsuyoshi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuyoshi, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
After the fight, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Seagram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddoe's entrance music is Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. A fine choice. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Seagram!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beddoe.
Seagram tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram connects with a body shot that sends Beddoe's belly button to the back.
Beddoe moves out of range of the body kick from Seagram.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been hearing reports that Beddoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beddoe tests Seagram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seagram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beddoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Beddoe is out of range.
Beddoe misses with a looping right.
Seagram counters with a body kick.
Seagram throws the kick towards the body but Beddoe avoids it.
Seagram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seagram.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram throws a shot to the body.
Seagram lands a jab to the head.
Seagram scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Beddoe.
Beddoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seagram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seagram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram takes one on the button.
Beddoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram tries a quick counter leg kick but Beddoe is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram thuds his shin into the meat of Beddoe's side.
Beddoe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beddoe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beddoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Seagram is trying to get back to full guard.
Seagram controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beddoe trying to control from half guard but Seagram is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Seagram defends the submission attempt.
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seagram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seagram is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Seagram is refusing to be controlled, as Beddoe sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beddoe trying to advance position but Seagram counters by regaining guard.
Beddoe postures up in Seagram's guard and throws a big left but Seagram blocks it.
Beddoe prevents Seagram from getting back to his feet.
Beddoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Seagram keeping full guard, as Beddoe tries to pass.
Seagram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Beddoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beddoe scores with a nice strike.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Beddoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram 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.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but Seagram shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot by Beddoe.
Seagram swings for the body but Beddoe moves out of range.
Seagram blocks a jab.
Seagram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seagram blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe slips under a jab from Seagram.
A counter left hand to the body from Beddoe misses its target.
Seagram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beddoe catches Seagram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Beddoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice cross by Beddoe.
Seagram punishes Beddoe's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beddoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Seagram misses with a hook. Beddoe ducked under it nicely.
Beddoe slips under a jab from Seagram.
Beddoe misses the body punch
enabling Seagram to counter with a crisp jab.
Seagram is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beddoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seagram.
Seagram thuds his right hand into Beddoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beddoe staying out of range there.
Danny Seagram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddoe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Seagram throws a leg kick
and Beddoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beddoe.
Seagram kicks Beddoe off and gets to his feet.
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!
Beddoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seagram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beddoe's head.
Seagram stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beddoe is defended easily by Seagram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram avoids the body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seagram on the side of the head.
Beddoe throws a right hand that misses
and Seagram counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Beddoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beddoe.
Seagram works Beddoe's body with a nice hook.
Seagram misses with a low kick as Beddoe jumps back.
Seagram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beddoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seagram circles away.
Seagram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beddoe throws an overhand right that lands on Seagram's shoulder, as Seagram tries to avoid the shot.
Beddoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddoe.
Beddoe scores with a hook.
Seagram throws a head kick but Beddoe moves out of range.
Seagram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seagram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beddoe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe sizes up Seagram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beddoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Seagram.
Beddoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seagram lands a leg kick that knocks Beddoe off balance momentarily.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram throws out a leg kick but Beddoe moves out of range and Seagram only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Seagram.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.
Beddoe staying out of range there.
Danny Seagram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Seagram misses.
The fighters circling - Beddoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram with a nice cross.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beddoe, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Beddoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seagram backs up against the cage.
Beddoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
Seagram counters with a body kick.
Seagram walks into a stiff left hand from Beddoe.
Beddoe slips under a jab.
Beddoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seagram lands a jab.
Seagram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beddoe throws out the jab.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
Seagram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seagram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beddoe. That did some damage!
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddoe avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beddoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beddoe is rocked!
Seagram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beddoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Seagram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Seagram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seagram slips a jab from Beddoe.
Seagram scores with a push kick.
Beddoe avoids the body shot from Seagram.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seagram.
Seagram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beddoe's head backwards.
Beddoe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seagram is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beddoe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beddoe manages to break the clinch.
Beddoe 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.
Beddoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagram circles away quickly and effectively.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Seagram.
Seagram lands a big head kick that sends Beddoe tumbling to the mat! Seagram takes a step backwards and waves Beddoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Beddoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beddoe throws a hook to the side of Seagram's head but Seagram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seagram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram dances in with a quick combination. Beddoe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Seagram snaps Beddoe's head back. Beddoe stumbles backwards against the cage. Seagram steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Beddoe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Beddoe just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Seagram!
After winning the bout, Danny Seagram thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by ROAR by Katy Perry. Mac Airt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wolf Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
King throws a right hand that misses
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Mac Airt connects with the punch.
King wants to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Calvin King has been cut.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
King defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a nice strike.
We've been informed that Mac Airt 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.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
King tries to clinch but Mac Airt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
King defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
King lands an uppercut.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
King moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Mac Airt connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
King lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King lands with an overhand left.
King dips to his left and cracks Mac Airt with an uppercut!
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King thuds his right hand into Mac Airt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mac Airt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt is rocked!
Mac Airt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt with a hook.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King misses with a hook.
Mac Airt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt slips a jab from King.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mac Airt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mac Airt seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. King shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mac Airt is backing up but King catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mac Airt covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! King Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin King!
Calvin King decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Cormac Mac Airt stepped up to the mic, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puck Heidegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker has chosen Battery - Metallica as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Puck Heidegger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Puck Heidegger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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282 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puck Heidegger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Parker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker lands with a right hand.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Heidegger.
Parker slips under a jab.
Heidegger backing away here, and Parker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heidegger lands with a good body shot.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Heidegger had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
Heidegger connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
Heidegger misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Heidegger throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heidegger tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidegger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Heidegger.
Heidegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heidegger misses with the head strike.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Heidegger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parker lands a shoulder strike.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heidegger's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heidegger.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Heidegger backwards.
A short left from Parker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker cracks Heidegger with a nice body shot.
Heidegger is breathing heavily.
Heidegger blocks an uppercut.
Parker digs a right hand into Heidegger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heidegger's gas tank.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
We've been informed that Parker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heidegger backwards.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Heidegger is rocked!
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Heidegger avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
Parker lands an uppercut.
Parker blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker presses Heidegger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parker pushes Heidegger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Heidegger avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heidegger backwards.
Oh Heidegger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger seems to have got his legs back now.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Parker drops Heidegger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Heidegger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a big uppercut that drops Heidegger! More strikes from Parker and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heidegger lies dazed against the cage as Parker celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Parker!
Scott Parker is the new heavyweight champion!
Scott Parker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Puck Heidegger had this to say: 'lol @ this matchup. Enjoy.'.
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