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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw comes to the cage accompanied by Family Force 5 - Chainsaw. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Crushman misses with a leg kick.
Shaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crushman counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crushman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crushman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw throws the left hand but Crushman avoids the punch easily.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crushman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crushman.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Crushman's shoulder, as Crushman tries to avoid the shot.
Crushman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Crushman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crushman motions for Shaw to come forward. Crushman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crushman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crushman misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Crushman moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
Crushman misses with a low kick.
Crushman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaw 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.
Crushman throws out a counter right but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Crushman throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Shaw misses.
Crushman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Crushman's head but Crushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw throws the left hand but Crushman avoids the punch easily.
Crushman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crushman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shaw throws a low kick, looking for Crushman's leg but Crushman calmly moves out of range.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away.
Shaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Crushman.
Shaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crushman moves away.
Crushman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shaw throws a hook to the side of Crushman's head but Crushman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crushman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crushman misses with a straight right.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.
Crushman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crushman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Crushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Crushman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crushman.
Crushman looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
Crushman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Shaw connects with a looping right hand.
Crushman tries to score with a low kick but Shaw moves his leg out of the way.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crushman misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.
Crushman has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crushman takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Crushman wants to land a leg kick but Shaw is out of range.
Crushman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crushman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crushman misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Crushman.
Shaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaw misses the target.
Crushman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crushman lands with a shot to the body.
Crushman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crushman moves away from the strike by Shaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped Crushman's head back.
Crushman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Crushman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crushman 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Crushman moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushman missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crushman scoring well with a low kick there.
Crushman scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Crushman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crushman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaw.
Crushman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crushman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Crushman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crushman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaw's sensitive parts.
Crushman misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crushman.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Crushman tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Crushman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crushman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Crushman.
Crushman throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaw.
Crushman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crushman thuds a left hand into Shaw's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw misses with the body kick
and Crushman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shaw's knee momentarily.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniel Crushman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Crushman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaw takes a swing at Crushman's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Crushman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw catches Crushman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crushman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Crushman misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crushman thinking.
Shaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crushman lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw scores with a jab.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crushman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crushman.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crushman cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crushman backs up against the cage.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
Crushman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
No luck for Crushman with that takedown attempt.
A low kick from Crushman misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaw half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crushman jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.
Crushman misses with a takedown attempt
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Crushman misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crushman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Crushman moved out of range.
Crushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crushman misses with a looping left.
Crushman motions for Shaw to come forward. Crushman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crushman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Crushman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crushman moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crushman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crushman fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaw misses the target.
Jack Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Crushman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Crushman does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crushman slips under a jab from Shaw.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Crushman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaw blocks the leg kick.
Crushman wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Crushman thows a leg kick but Shaw checks it
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Shaw checks a low kick from Crushman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushman staying out of range there.
Crushman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crushman misses with a body kick.
Shaw tests Crushman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crushman throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Shaw throws a lazy right hand but Crushman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crushman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw swings for the body but Crushman moves out of range.
Crushman tries a low kick but Shaw avoids it.
Crushman throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw backing away here, and Crushman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Crushman off balance momentarily.
Crushman throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Shaw misses with a leg kick.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crushman under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw throws a counter high kick but Crushman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Crushman lands with an overhand left.
Shaw lands a jab to the head.
Shaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Crushman.
A big right from Shaw misses.
Shaw throws a good cross that connects.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crushman.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crushman.
Crushman throws out a counter right but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaw. That snapped Crushman's head back.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Crushman.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Crushman blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Crushman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shaw with a body shot.
Crushman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Crushman manages to avoid it.
A jab from Shaw misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Crushman off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crushman with a poor takedown
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crushman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crushman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw connects with a jab.
Shaw jabs at Crushman's body.
Crushman slips under a jab.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw lands with an overhand left.
Crushman throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaw, right into the meat.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
Shaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.
Crushman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Crushman is out of range.
Crushman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crushman misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Crushman.
Shaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crushman.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crushman can do to turn this around?
Shaw displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Shaw misses
and Crushman counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crushman checks a leg kick.
Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
Crushman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crushman checks it well.
Good shot there by Crushman.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Crushman.
Crushman swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crushman misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Shaw misses with a straight left.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!
A very excited looking Jack Shaw 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtly Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtly Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambrose blocks a jab.
A big left from Vilenius misses.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut
and Ambrose counters with a left to the body.
Ambrose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilenius. That did some damage!
Vilenius takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Asko Vilenius has been cut.
Vilenius missing with a left hand there. Ambrose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambrose was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilenius.
Ambrose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vilenius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ambrose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambrose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ambrose.
Ambrose looks to land a left hand but Vilenius moved out of range nicely.
Vilenius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Vilenius.
Ambrose misses with a low kick as Vilenius jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Vilenius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilenius throws a hook to the side of Ambrose's head but Ambrose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambrose.
Vilenius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilenius clobbers Ambrose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ambrose.
Vilenius throws a big shot that misses.
Ambrose is looking to counter punch.
Asko Vilenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambrose ducks under a wild hook from Vilenius.
Ambrose tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilenius throws a hook to the side of Ambrose's head but Ambrose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
It looked like Ambrose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Vilenius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilenius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambrose tried to score with a low kick but Vilenius checks it.
Ambrose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilenius throws a shot from downtown. Ambrose moves away and avoids it.
Vilenius misses with a double jab
and Ambrose counters with a straight right hand.
Vilenius takes a swing at Ambrose's ribcage but misses.
Vilenius's coach down at The Fallen Warriors Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vilenius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Ambrose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ambrose tried to counter with a leg kick but Vilenius avoided it.
Vilenius feints a jab promting Ambrose to slip. Vilenius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ambrose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ambrose throws a solid leg kick but Vilenius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ambrose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambrose.
Ambrose throws a leg kick
and Vilenius counters with a right hand to the body.
Vilenius throws a combination that misses
and Ambrose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilenius misses with a hook
and Ambrose counters with a low kick, right behind Vilenius 's knee.
Ambrose 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.
Ambrose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vilenius throws a poor cross that misses
and Ambrose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilenius throws out a loose jab but Ambrose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Vilenius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ambrose throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Ambrose's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vilenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambrose.
Ambrose appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ambrose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambrose was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilenius.
Ambrose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilenius gets tackled into the cage by Ambrose. Ambrose maintains the clinch.
Vilenius blocks a body shot from Ambrose.
Vilenius is trying to trip Ambrose. He has hold of a leg but Ambrose is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vilenius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ambrose is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vilenius presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ambrose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ambrose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vilenius blocks a body shot from Ambrose.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Vilenius blocks it.
A short right from Vilenius.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilenius letting Ambrose take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Asko Vilenius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Asko Vilenius's cut.
That's time! Ambrose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ambrose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Ambrose lands with a nice combination. Vilenius backs away looking to recover.
Vilenius misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius throws a lazy right hand but Ambrose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ambrose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ambrose throws the kick towards the body but Vilenius avoids it.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut.
Ambrose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilenius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose throws a leg kick which misses Vilenius's front leg but catches the back leg as Vilenius tries to avoid it.
Vilenius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ambrose.
Vilenius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vilenius scores with a sloppy right hand. Ambrose should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius misses with a wild combination.
Ambrose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
Ambrose pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vilenius is out of range and Ambrose settles back down.
Vilenius throws an overhand right that lands on Ambrose's shoulder, as Ambrose tries to avoid the shot.
Ambrose thuds his shin into the meat of Vilenius's side.
Vilenius throws a big shot that misses.
As Vilenius tries to get set, Ambrose tries to push him back and clinch up but Vilenius manages to avoid the attempt.
Ambrose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambrose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ambrose scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambrose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ambrose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilenius misses with a hook. Ambrose ducked under it nicely.
Ambrose fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vilenius just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose lands a jab to the head.
Ambrose throws a sloppy head kick
and Vilenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambrose is just out of range.
Ambrose misses with a combination
and Vilenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambrose lands with a cross.
Vilenius jabs Ambrose right on the nose. Ambrose blinks but takes it well.
Ambrose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ambrose misses with a low kick.
Vilenius stuns Ambrose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vilenius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Vilenius.
Ambrose dodges the punch combination from Vilenius.
Vilenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambrose was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilenius.
Asko Vilenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilenius punishes Ambrose's body with a nice straight punch.
Ambrose fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vilenius checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Vilenius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ambrose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilenius misses with a series of wild punches.
Ambrose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vilenius.
A head kick misses from Ambrose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius drops his hands momentarily and Ambrose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vilenius misses the jab.
Vilenius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vilenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambrose feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Ambrose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilenius throws a nice looking combination but Ambrose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilenius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ambrose looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ambrose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Curtly Ambrose has been cut.
Ambrose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Ambrose saw that one coming.
Ambrose throws a head kick that Vilenius semi-blocks.
Ambrose 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.
Asko Vilenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilenius steps into range and cracks Ambrose with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ambrose flops backwards and Vilenius dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ambrose is rocked!
Vilenius stays in close to Ambrose's body and controls the position.
Oh Ambrose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vilenius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilenius postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ambrose covers up, he's hurt! Vilenius keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vilenius and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vilenius can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
Asko Vilenius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamad Al Zahran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hamad Al Zahran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Scott!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott throws a lazy head kick
letting Al Zahran counter with a right hand.
Al Zahran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott blocks a jab.
Al Zahran cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Zahran misses the target.
Al Zahran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Zahran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Al Zahran tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zahran.
Scott gets a clinch.
Al Zahran stalling against the cage.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zahran lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Zahran scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Zahran backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al Zahran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Al Zahran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Al Zahran seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Al Zahran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Al Zahran tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Zahran misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott lands a right hand.
Al Zahran stalls.
Scott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Al Zahran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scott can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Al Zahran avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Zahran backwards.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Zahran scores with a hook to the body.
Scott letting Al Zahran take a breather here.
Al Zahran jumps guard but Scott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Zahran scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Nice body punch from Al Zahran.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Scott.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Al Zahran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Zahran presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al Zahran just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
Al Zahran throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Al Zahran blocks an uppercut.
Al Zahran blocks an uppercut.
Al Zahran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Zahran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Zahran misses with a punch to the body.
Al Zahran trying to stall but Scott improves his position.
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scott as Al Zahran tries to tie him up.
Al Zahran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott lands a right hand.
Al Zahran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Al Zahran throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scott misses with some punches.
Al Zahran is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Al Zahran into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hamad Al Zahran.
Scott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Al Zahran. Those never looked like landing.
Al Zahran blocks a head kick by Scott.
Al Zahran throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Zahran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Zahran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Zahran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Zahran.
Scott with a jab.
Al Zahran tries to clinch up.
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 Hamad Al Zahran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Al Zahran tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Zahran avoids the head kick by Scott.
Al Zahran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Nice uppercut there from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Al Zahran moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Al Zahran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Zahran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Zahran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Zahran lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott letting Al Zahran take a breather here.
Scott lands an uppercut.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Al Zahran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Al Zahran prevents a body shot from Scott.
Al Zahran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran effectively controlling the action here.
Al Zahran lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Al Zahran on the inside.
Al Zahran misses with a body punch.
Al Zahran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Zahran taking a breather.
Lewis Scott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Zahran blocking some punches.
Al Zahran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Zahran stalling in the clinch but Scott improves position.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Zahran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Al Zahran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran misses with a body punch.
Al Zahran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Zahran effectively controlling the action here.
Al Zahran throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Zahran lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Al Zahran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scott being controlled against the cage.
Al Zahran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zahran lands an uppercut.
Scott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Al Zahran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Zahran backwards.
Al Zahran blocks an uppercut.
Scott blocks a body shot from Al Zahran.
Scott prevents a body shot from Al Zahran.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Al Zahran tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamad Al Zahran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott lands an uppercut.
Scott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Scott.
Al Zahran blocking some punches.
Scott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scott lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Zahran lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Al Zahran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran stalling against the cage.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Zahran backwards.
Scott digs a right hand into Al Zahran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Zahran's gas tank.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Zahran can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Al Zahran fails to land.
Al Zahran successfully pulls guard.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Al Zahran keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott trying to control but Al Zahran is working from the bottom.
Al Zahran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Al Zahran up and slammed him! Al Zahran can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lewis Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Zahran misses with a body punch.
Al Zahran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Al Zahran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Come on Al Zahran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Zahran misses with a punch to the body.
Al Zahran blocking some punches.
Scott misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scott as Al Zahran tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Scott.
Al Zahran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Al Zahran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Al Zahran is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Al Zahran into the cage.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott prevents a body shot from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Al Zahran avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Al Zahran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Al Zahran tries to stall but Scott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Al Zahran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scott up against the cage.
Al Zahran misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Al Zahran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Al Zahran trying to control the position but instead, Scott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Zahran into the cage.
Al Zahran jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Zahran trying to control here.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Zahran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Zahran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Zahran is trying to control but can't.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Zahran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott prevents Al Zahran from improving his position.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Zahran defending well though.
Al Zahran wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Zahran wants to get back to full guard.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Zahran tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott unloads with some shots from mount but Al Zahran bucks and avoids them well.
Scott landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Scott!
Lewis Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music. 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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174 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Diaz cracks Lapis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lapis drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Lapis knows he should have avoided that one.
Lapis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz takes a swing at Lapis's ribcage but misses.
Diaz 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.
Lapis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Lapis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Lapis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Lapis feints the counter takedown.
Lapis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Lapis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Lapis has control of the leg.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lapis throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Lapis is proving a slippery customer.
Lapis is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Lapis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz tries to roll over but Lapis keeps him under control.
Lapis is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lapis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lapis.
Lapis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lapis.
Lapis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lapis trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz controlling Lapis's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Lapis advances to half guard.
Diaz is controlling Lapis's trapped leg to prevent Lapis from advancing to side control.
Lapis is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis is looking for a kimura here.
Lapis prevents Diaz from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lapis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lapis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Lapis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Lapis has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Lapis's legs - danger averted.
Lapis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lapis pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lapis looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Lapis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lapis's shoulder, as Lapis tries to avoid the shot.
Lapis punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Lapis is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lapis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Lapis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lapis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lapis passes into half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Lapis is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lapis is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diaz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diaz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lapis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lapis thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Lapis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Lapis slips under a jab.
Lapis misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Lapis saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Lapis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lapis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Lapis's head back.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lapis.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Lapis knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapis throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Diaz.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Nice shot by Lapis.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Lapis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lapis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapis moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Lapis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a hook. Lapis ducked under it nicely.
And Lapis tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lapis throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lapis can do to turn this around?
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Lapis's ribs.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Lapis moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Lapis just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Lapis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lapis lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Lapis's body. Lapis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Lapis.
Lapis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lapis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lapis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Lapis's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapis blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Lapis blocks a low kick nicely.
Lapis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Lapis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Lapis swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lapis.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Lapis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
In defeat, Andrey Lapis stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was a nice job to fight for all of you! But I'm tired. Thanks for everyone! Bye!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Scarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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35
160 lbs
28 - 17 - 1 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Scarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Millard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Millard.
Scarface scores with a crisp jab that stopped Millard in his tracks.
Scarface misses with a looping right.
Millard throws a body shot but no joy.
Millard thuds his shin into the meat of Scarface's side.
A big right from Scarface misses.
Millard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Millard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Millard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Millard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
Millard tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarface swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Millard clinches up against the cage.
Millard throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarface.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millard is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarface has double underhooks.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
Millard tries to break free but Scarface pushes him back against the cage.
Millard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard lands a right hand.
Scarface tries to throw a body punch but Millard avoids it by throwing Scarface back against the cage.
Millard has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
Millard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Millard struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarface controls his hands.
Millard working hard to break the clinch.
Millard misses with the head strike.
Millard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Millard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Millard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Millard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Millard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Millard has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard misses with a punch to the body.
Millard throws a head punch that misses.
Millard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Millard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarface working aggressively here.
Millard misses with some punches.
Millard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scarface seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Millard can turn it around.
Scarface can't find room to land a body shot as Millard controls the action.
Millard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Millard misses with a punch to the body.
Millard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Millard throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarface.
Millard working aggressively here.
Scarface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Millard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Millard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Scarface scores with a nice short uppercut.
Millard has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
Scarface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarface prevents a body shot from Millard.
A head punch on the inside from Millard fails to land.
Millard swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Millard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scarface lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Millard up against the cage.
Scarface misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface lands a nice uppercut.
Scarface prevents a body shot from Millard.
Scarface has a couple of punches blocked by Millard.
Millard tries to work over Scarface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Millard tries to work over Scarface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Millard tries to work over Scarface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Millard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Millard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millard throws a lazy right hand but Scarface sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarface looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard 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.
Millard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scarface tries to avoid it but Millard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scarface to the ground. Scarface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Millard misses.
Scarface 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.
Scarface scores with a jab. Millard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Millard.
Millard rushes Scarface and presses him up against the cage.
Millard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarface blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarface.
Millard tries to throw a body punch but Scarface avoids it by throwing Millard back against the cage.
Scarface is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarface.
A right hook to the body lands for Millard.
Scarface lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Millard - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarface's elbow.
Scarface misses with a punch on the inside.
Millard tries to work over Scarface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scarface blocks an uppercut.
Scarface leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scarface looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Millard.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
Scarface lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Scarface - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scarface leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Millard.
Millard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Millard fails to land.
Millard misses with the head strike.
Millard has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
Millard tries to throw a body punch but Scarface avoids it by throwing Millard back against the cage.
Scarface blocks an uppercut.
Millard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard lands with a short shot to the head.
Millard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millard throws a head kick that misses.
Millard cracks a nice hook into Scarface's ribs.
Millard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarface rushes Millard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarface scores with a shot to the side of Millard's head.
Scarface leaning against his opponent.
Millard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Millard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Millard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarface's elbow.
Millard can't find room to land a body shot as Scarface controls the action.
Scarface slows down the pace here.
Millard tries to break free but Scarface pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Scarface.
Scarface tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millard's elbow.
Scarface scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Scarface.
Millard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Millard working aggressively here.
Millard has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
Scarface blocking some punches.
Scarface blocking some punches.
Scarface makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Millard tries a body shot but Scarface blocks it.
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 Dexter Scarface will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Millard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Scarface blocks the leg kick.
Scarface takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Millard misses with a head kick.
Dexter Scarface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarface moves out of range of the body kick.
Scarface cracks Millard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scarface lands with a straight right. Millard didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Scarface does no damage.
A head kick misses from Millard.
Scarface lands the left hand.
Scarface tests Millard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Millard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Millard saw that one coming.
Jab by Scarface.
Scarface is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Millard misses with a right hand
and Scarface counters with a left and a right that stings Millard.
Millard lands with a good body shot.
Millard throws a head kick but Scarface moves out of range.
Scarface clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Millard throws a punch but it's blocked by Scarface.
Millard has a couple of punches blocked by Scarface.
Millard misses with some punches.
Millard breaks from the clinch.
Millard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Millard shoots in and drives through. Scarface sprawls well.
Scarface bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Millard's head.
Millard misses with a series of wild punches.
Millard loads up on a big right hand but Scarface slips the punch.
Scarface rushes Millard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Millard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Millard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarface's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Millard misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Scarface.
Millard working aggressively here.
Scarface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Millard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Millard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarface misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millard swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Millard misses with some punches.
Scarface throws a punch but it's blocked by Millard.
Scarface blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarface.
Scarface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarface pushes Millard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarface blocks an uppercut.
Millard misses with some punches.
Millard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Millard throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Millard.
Scarface lands a nice uppercut.
Millard is working Scarface over against the cage.
Scarface doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Millard lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Millard misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Millard.
Millard swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Millard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Millard throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millard lands an uppercut.
A short right from Scarface.
Scarface blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Millard misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Millard.
I think Millard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Millard!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Millard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Yount (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (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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22
195 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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27
201 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton throws a big shot that misses.
Staunton throws a head kick but Yount moves out of range.
Yount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yount scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yount misses with a two punch combination.
Yount lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staunton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yount uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Staunton.
Yount lands a big head kick that sends Staunton to the canvas! Yount follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Yount!
Robin Yount retains his middleweight title!
Robin Yount thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toole has chosen Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
289 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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29
275 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ottis Toole!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toole blocks a low kick nicely.
And Toole tries to counter it with a takedown but Ei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kylla Ei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ei avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Ei's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Toole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toole.
Ei scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ei misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Ottis Toole has been cut.
Ei has closed the distance and engaged Toole in a clinch.
Ei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toole is defending well for now.
Toole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ei scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ei lands a knee to the body.
Toole looks winded!
Ei tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toole in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toole is defending well for now.
Ei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kylla Ei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ottis Toole.
Toole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
Ei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ei fails to land.
Toole digs a right hand into Ei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ei's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ei is defending well.
Ei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ei scores with a nice right hand.
Ei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Ei lands an overhand right.
Ei lands a right hook to the body.
Toole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toole slips a jab from Ei.
Toole swings widly with a right hand
and Ei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toole's knee momentarily.
Toole lands a nice shot that snaps Ei's head back.
Ei jabs Toole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Toole with that takedown attempt.
Ei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A cross from Toole lands.
Ei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ei throws a body kick that misses.
Ei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ei throws a leg kick that misses.
Toole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ei defends it well.
Ei throws an overhand right that lands on Toole's shoulder, as Toole tries to avoid the shot.
Ei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ei doesn't manage to clinch there - Toole circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ei bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toole throws the left hand but Ei avoids the punch easily.
Toole dodges the punch combination from Ei.
Toole connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Ei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ei throws a right and a left that Toole avoids nicely.
Ei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kylla Ei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toole.
Toole dodges the punch combination from Ei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ottis Toole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Toole slips a straight right by Ei.
Ei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toole circles away quickly and effectively.
Toole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Ei misses.
Ei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ei walks into a jab.
Ei slips a straight right by Toole.
Ei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Toole just manages to avoid it.
Ei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ei misses with an uppercut.
Ei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toole throws a hook but Ei avoids it easily.
Ei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toole slips a jab and a cross from Ei.
And Toole tries to counter it with a takedown but Ei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole misses with a wild combination.
Kylla Ei is winning the standup battle so far.
Toole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toole misses with an uppercut.
Toole lands with an uppercut that bounces Ei off the cage and back into range.
Toole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toole might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toole lands a jab to Ei's midsection.
Toole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toole trying to control but Ei is working from the bottom.
Ei keeping full guard, as Toole tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toole can do to turn this around?
Ei wants to stand but Toole is controlling the position.
Ei pulls Toole in to control the position.
Toole postures up in Ei's guard and throws a big left but Ei blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toole trying to control the position from guard on top but Ei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ei wants to stand but Toole is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Ei as he connects with a hook.
Toole throws a sloppy body shot
and Ei counters with a right hand to the body.
Ei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toole.
Ei looks for the body kick but Toole saw that one coming.
And Toole tries to counter it with a takedown but Ei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danga de danga de dang - Ei scores with a four punch combination!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toole's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toole backwards.
Ei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Toole is breathing heavily.
Toole takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ei crunches a lovely knee into Toole's ribcage.
Toole can't find room to land a body shot as Ei controls the action.
Ei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toole is rocked!
Ei creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Toole's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Toole drops to his knees and Ei pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylla Ei!
Post fight, Kylla Ei stared into the camera and said 'Sampo Jambo ur belt is next.'.
Ottis Toole was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent may have won this time, but I'm going to eat his children. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toni Eerkilaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tallak Hrolf !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Eerkilaa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf scores with a nice right hand.
Eerkilaa lands a jab.
It looks like Tallak Hrolf has been cut.
Eerkilaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eerkilaa closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hrolf out cold! Hrolf corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Toni Eerkilaa!
Toni Eerkilaa is the new super heavyweight champion!
Toni Eerkilaa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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