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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igydo Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Pickton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall's entrance music is Blue Ice. A fine choice. Robert Pickton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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161 lbs
11 - 7 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igydo Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Pickton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dall defends well and Pickton ends up having to push Dall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pickton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dall defends it nicely.
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pickton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pickton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pickton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dall was covering up waiting for the punch and Pickton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pickton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pickton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pickton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pickton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pickton defends it easily.
Pickton chips away with some ground and pound.
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pickton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pickton trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pickton defends well.
Dall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pickton passes into half guard.
Pickton trying to mount his opponent but Dall defends it.
Pickton is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pickton trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
Dall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pickton jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Pickton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pickton off and has taken his back!
Dall is trying to stick to Pickton's back but Pickton is turning into Dall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pickton.
Pickton wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Pickton cracks Dall with a solid left hand.
Pickton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pickton defends it easily.
Pickton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pickton forces his way into half guard.
Dall is looking to get back to full guard here but Pickton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pickton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pickton cracks Dall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pickton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Pickton 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall scores with a jab. Pickton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pickton tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but Dall shows good takedown defense.
Pickton throws a head kick that half lands.
Dall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pickton.
Pickton misses with a two punch combination.
Pickton scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Pickton does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Pickton with that takedown attempt.
Igydo Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Pickton.
Pickton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall lands a jab to Pickton's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Pickton scores with a jab to the body.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pickton swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Pickton avoided it.
Pickton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall takes a swing at Pickton's ribcage but misses.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dall sprawls well. Dall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pickton gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pickton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall.
Dall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickton fails with a takedown attempt.
Pickton swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Igydo Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dall throws a low kick but Pickton moves out of range easily.
Pickton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickton with a poor takedown
and Dall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pickton goes for a double leg but Dall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dall continues to drive forward.
Dall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pickton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pickton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pickton is rocked!
Pickton is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Dall.
Pickton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickton feints and as Dall raises his hands in defense, Pickton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pickton trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pickton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dall has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pickton is looking to defend but Dall has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pickton! Dall pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pickton taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Igydo Dall!
A relieved looking Igydo Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Robert Pickton was interviewed post fight and said 'This is most likely they last fight of my Career, Id like to thank the fans, my sponsors and my manager Alexander Biro for this opportunity that will last throughout my lifetime. Bobby Butcher will never make it anywhere in this world and should retire while hes ahead'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinand Cortes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rowan Stevenson's chin.
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
16 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Stevenson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cortes.
Stevenson looks to land a body kick but Cortes moved away.
Cortes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cortes avoids it.
Cortes keeps Stevenson at a distance using the push kick.
Cortes dips to his left and cracks Stevenson with an uppercut!
A left lands for Cortes.
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortes works the jab nicely.
Stevenson is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortes.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stevenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cortes lands a big head kick that sends Stevenson to the canvas! Cortes follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinand Cortes!
Our winner, Ferdinand Cortes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Rowan Stevenson had this to say: 'I bow before my opponent. He was weak. I was sick. Had the Brazilian swine flu, or gonorrhea?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Mayorga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 27 - 5, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Mayorga!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hossein takes a swing at Mayorga's ribcage but misses.
Hossein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayorga.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Mayorga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein ducks right into an uppercut from Mayorga.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayorga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayorga manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Hossein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
Mayorga thumps Hossein with a low kick.
Mayorga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayorga as he connects with a hook.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mayorga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hossein doesn't seem phased though.
Hossein is looking to wear down Mayorga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein throws a right hand that Mayorga ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayorga also avoids with ease.
Hossein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayorga has time to react.
Hossein blocks a head kick by Mayorga.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight.
A leg kick checked by Hossein.
Hossein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayorga.
Mayorga swinging wildly here.
Hossein takes one on the button.
Mayorga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mayorga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossein. That did some damage!
That kick from Mayorga tenderised Hossein's leg. Hossein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Mayorga.
Hossein misses with a looping right.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayorga is just out of range.
Mayorga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hossein swings for the body but Mayorga moves out of range.
Hossein lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayorga's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hossein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mayorga.
Hossein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayorga has time to react.
Hossein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayorga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayorga slips a jab from Hossein.
Mayorga feints the counter takedown.
Mayorga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayorga moves away.
Hossein lands a nice shot to the body.
Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayorga.
Mayorga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein blocks a leg kick.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
Mayorga dips to his left and cracks Hossein with an uppercut!
Mayorga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayorga throws out a powerful jab.
Mayorga lands with a cross.
Mayorga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hossein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mayorga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hossein jabs Mayorga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayorga thumps Hossein with a low kick.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayorga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayorga manages to avoid it.
Mayorga misses with a low kick.
Mayorga checks the leg kick.
Hossein slips under a jab.
Mayorga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayorga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but Mayorga moved out of range.
Mayorga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Hossein throws a shot from downtown. Mayorga moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Mayorga catches Hossein right on the button with a cross.
Mayorga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mayorga lands a really nice looking cross but Hossein seems unphased.
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Mayorga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayorga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hossein on the side of the head.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Mayorga lands a head shot.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayorga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hossein swings for the body but Mayorga moves out of range.
Hossein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein moves out of range as Mayorga strikes.
Mayorga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayorga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hossein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Mayorga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
A big left from Mayorga misses.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein throws a body punch but Mayorga moves out of range.
Hossein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayorga throws out the jab.
Mayorga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hossein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hossein throws a body punch but Mayorga moves out of range.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Mayorga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mayorga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayorga.
A big right from Mayorga misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Mayorga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayorga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein swings for the body but Mayorga moves out of range.
Mayorga tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayorga misses with a low kick as Hossein jumps back.
Antonio Mayorga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hossein counters with a straight right hand.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayorga is just out of range.
Mayorga lands the left hand.
Mayorga throws a hook but Hossein avoids it easily.
Mayorga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hossein.
A bone on bone clash there as Hossein blocks the leg kick.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A shot to the liver by Hossein. Beautiful body shot.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayorga is just out of range.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayorga moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayorga ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayorga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein jabs at Mayorga's body.
Mayorga throws a hook but Hossein blocks it.
Mayorga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws a body punch but Mayorga moves out of range.
Hossein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Mayorga.
Hossein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayorga misses with a leg kick.
Hossein is looking to counter punch.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Sloppy strikes from Mayorga. Those never looked like landing.
Hossein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayorga throws a hook but Hossein blocks it.
Mayorga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hossein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayorga manages to avoid it.
Mayorga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein takes a swing at Mayorga's ribcage but misses.
Mayorga scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws a body punch but Mayorga moves out of range.
Mayorga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein throws a right hand that Mayorga ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayorga also avoids with ease.
Hossein swinging wildly here.
Hossein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayorga misses the shot to the body.
Mayorga avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Good exchange - Mayorga coming out on top.
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayorga scores with a body shot.
Mayorga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on Mayorga's shoulder, as Mayorga tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Hossein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayorga connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayorga avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Mayorga feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Hossein blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein tries to move into range but Mayorga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hossein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein dips to his left and cracks Mayorga with an uppercut!
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Mayorga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Mayorga misses.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayorga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Mayorga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Mayorga does no damage.
Mayorga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayorga misses the jab.
Mayorga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hossein misses with a straight left.
And Mayorga tries to counter it with a takedown but Hossein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Mayorga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hossein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayorga moves away.
Hossein drops his hands momentarily and Mayorga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mayorga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hossein slips a straight right by Mayorga.
Hossein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Mayorga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayorga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayorga.
It looked like Hossein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hossein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayorga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayorga just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hossein misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayorga moves away.
Hossein misses with a few strikes there.
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Mayorga avoids the body shot from Hossein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga throws out a leg kick but Hossein moves out of range and Mayorga only half commits.
Mayorga swings for the body but Hossein moves out of range.
Mayorga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayorga manages to avoid it.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein throws a body punch but Mayorga moves out of range.
Hossein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hossein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayorga.
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayorga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hossein checks it well.
Hossein throws a right hand that Mayorga ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayorga also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayorga sizes up Hossein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Mayorga.
A clash of legs there as Hossein blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayorga. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hossein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mayorga slips under a jab.
Hossein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayorgas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Antonio Mayorga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayorga missing with a left hand there. Hossein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein lands with a straight right. Mayorga didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Mayorga does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Mayorga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Mayorga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayorga throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mayorga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hossein tries to work over Mayorga's front leg with a kick but Mayorga checks it.
Hossein lands with a nice combination. Mayorga backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Mayorga misses.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayorga throws a lazy right hand but Hossein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayorga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hossein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayorga manages to avoid it.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Mayorga.
Hossein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hossein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayorga can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayorga connects with a right hand. Hossein shakes it off.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein throws a body punch but Mayorga moves out of range.
Mayorga connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Mayorga.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein scores with a jab to the head.
Mayorga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayorga manages to avoid it.
Hossein misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Mayorga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hossein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayorga throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayorga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hossein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hossein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayorga, right into the meat.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Mayorga's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayorga is just out of range.
Hossein throws a body punch but Mayorga moves out of range.
Mayorga throws a head kick that Hossein semi-blocks.
Hossein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayorga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Mayorga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayorga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayorga.
Hossein walks into a stiff left hand from Mayorga.
Mayorga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayorga scores with a jab. Hossein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayorga connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayorga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayorga avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayorga is just out of range.
Sadiq Hossein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hossein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Mayorga.
Well Mayorga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mayorga!
Antonio Mayorga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc's entrance music is Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. A fine choice. War is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Die for Metal. Holy War will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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33
210 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holy War!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. War moves away and avoids it.
War swings away with a body shot that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
War throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
War lands with a slapping head kick.
War walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeBlanc checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as LeBlanc blocks the low kick.
LeBlanc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBlanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
A lazy body kick from War
and LeBlanc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
That kick from War tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc tried to score with a low kick but War checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LeBlanc scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - LeBlanc coming out on top.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but War moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that War 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.
War checks a leg kick nicely.
War looks like he wants to counter punch here.
War swings away with a body shot that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by War.
War cracks LeBlanc with a good jab.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from War.
LeBlanc throws the left hand but War avoids the punch easily.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeBlanc looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for War.
LeBlanc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from War.
War misses with a shot to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a left to the body.
War throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc staying out of range there.
War misses with a hook to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBlanc throws a big shot that misses.
War counters with a body kick.
War throws a right hand that misses
and LeBlanc counters with a straight right hand.
War uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
War only half commits to the counter leg kick.
LeBlanc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeBlanc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
War lands with a good body shot.
LeBlanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by War.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc looks to land a combination but War avoids it well.
War uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
A nice side step and War releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
War bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LeBlanc throws a poor cross that misses
and War makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
War misses with a low kick.
LeBlanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
War connects with a solid leg kick.
War connects with an inside leg kick.
War misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc throwing a counter right hand but War manages to avoid it.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
War moves out of range of the strikes.
War feints a counter leg kick.
War misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War misses with a double jab
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
and War connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for War and sends LeBlanc crashing to the mat! War follows him down to the mat - LeBlanc regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
LeBlanc is rocked!
It looks like Claude LeBlanc has been cut.
War missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oh LeBlanc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
War controlling the pace.
LeBlanc seems to have got his legs back now.
LeBlanc is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute War jumps into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep.
LeBlanc is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy War dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
War throws a chopping leg kick but LeBlanc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LeBlanc misses with a left hand
and War counters with a stiff right hand.
War lands with a kick to the ribs.
LeBlanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LeBlanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for War.
War has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
War throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
War takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc lands a jab to War's midsection.
LeBlanc pushes War away with a front kick.
War 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War thumps LeBlanc with a low kick.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from War misses
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc swings for the body but War moves out of range.
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
and War counters with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
War lands a front kick.
War moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries a low kick but War avoids it.
War slips under a jab from LeBlanc.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. War moves away and avoids it.
War raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
War tries to score with a low kick but LeBlanc moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
War throws the left hand but LeBlanc avoids the punch easily.
LeBlanc takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a good body shot.
War connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and War counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LeBlanc is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but War moved away.
LeBlanc throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from War.
LeBlanc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
War throws an off balance right hand
and War takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
War swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by War. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of War.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range and War settles back down.
LeBlanc takes a swing at War's ribcage but misses.
War only half commits to the counter leg kick.
War throws a head kick that misses
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the side of War's head but War sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. War saw that one coming.
War connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War connects with an inside leg kick.
War bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut
and War counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as War lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBlanc doesn't seem phased though.
War explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking body kick lands there for War.
LeBlanc connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from LeBlanc misses
and War counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from War.
War lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy War 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
War shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
War ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.
War fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LeBlanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed War momentarily.
LeBlanc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from War.
War throws a big overhand right that connects, sending LeBlanc tumbling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
War slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
War wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.
War being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War postures up.
War is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBlanc has wrist control.
War advances position into side control!
LeBlanc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
War wants to take a breather but LeBlanc is having none of it.
War thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claude LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LeBlanc is trying to get back to full guard.
LeBlanc pushes War off and gets back to his feet.
War swings widly with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc lunges at War with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by War's hand.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the body
and War counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LeBlanc throws a lazy body kick
and War counters with a body kick.
LeBlanc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc misses with the body kick
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
War lands a nice looking kick to the body. LeBlanc takes a step back to recover.
War dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBlanc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and War is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before War can pounce on him.
War throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on LeBlanc's jaw, knocking him onto his back! War dives in looking to finish as LeBlanc flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block War's strikes! War is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! LeBlanc's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but LeBlanc was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy War!
A very excited looking Holy War rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares has chosen Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces 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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165 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linhares manages to avoid it.
Linhares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fray.
Linhares moves into the clinch successfully.
Linhares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Linhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fray turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fray manages to end up in side control.
Linhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Linhares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Linhares is not content to let Fray control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares tries to bench press Fray off him but Fray keeps the position.
Fray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linhares keeps working.
Linhares can't do much from the bottom here.
Linhares manages to get back to half guard.
Linhares wants to control but Fray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fray is working for a kimura but Linhares is defending it quite comfortably.
Linhares desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Linhares is trying to maintain the position but Fray is very close to passing his half guard.
Linhares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fray is looking for a kimura here.
Fray is stalling here. Linhares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fray seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Linhares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fray is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Fray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Linhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fray is fighting to break Linhares's control of his arms but Linhares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fray is pushing down on Linhares's leg trying to pass to half guard. Linhares is fighting to maintain full guard but Fray has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares is not content to let Fray control the position.
Linhares is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Linhares 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.
Fray walks into a stiff left hand from Linhares.
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Linhares misses the jab.
A jab from Fray misses.
Linhares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fray is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Linhares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fray throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linhares! But no joy.
Fray throws a head kick that misses
and Linhares counters with a nice leg kick.
Jonqw Fray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Linhares lands a leg kick that knocks Fray off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Linhares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fray was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares.
Fray fails with the takedown
and Linhares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Linhares sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Linhares is concentrating on defense, preventing Fray from advancing position.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Linhares is defending well.
Fray is thwarting Linhares's attempts to control the position.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Linhares is defending well.
Linhares is controlling Fray's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares is not content to let Fray control the position.
Fray is looking for submissions but instead, Linhares has regained full guard.
Fray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fray works over Linhares with some ground and pound from guard.
Fray throws a big right hand that misses.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
Jonqw Fray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fray preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Linhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fray won't allow Linhares to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fray trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fray moves away.
Fray attempts a counter takedown but Linhares avoids it well and moves away.
Fray misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linhares! But no joy.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Fray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Linhares but Linhares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray tries to land a leg kick but Linhares saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Linhares.
Nice jab there from Fray.
Fray slips under a jab.
Fray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fray lands a nice shot to the body.
Fray shoots in and drives through. Linhares sprawls well.
Fray misses the body punch
letting Linhares counter with a right hand.
Fray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Linhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fray momentarily.
Fray scores with a push kick.
Linhares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fray shoots in and gets a takedown into Linhares's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Linhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Linhares circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linhares. That's going to slow Fray down.
Hector Linhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linhares lands a jab.
Fray slips under a jab from Linhares.
Fray feinted with a counter takedown.
Fray moves away from the strike by Linhares.
Fray throws a poor cross that misses
and Fray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fray needs to keep his hands up - Linhares had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Fray backs off Linhares throws a huge counter combo but Fray manages to avoid it all.
Jab by Fray.
Linhares moves out of range of the leg kick from Fray.
Fray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares slips a straight right by Fray.
Linhares is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fray tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fray misses with a leg kick
and Fray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fray misses with a straight right.
Linhares lands a big right hand that sends Fray crashing to the mat! Linhares stays standing though and waves Fray back to his feet!
Fray is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Linhares. That's going to slow Fray down.
Oh Fray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fray throws out a loose jab but Linhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fray throws a head kick but Linhares moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Linhares fakes the body blow, causing Fray to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fray goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Linhares!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Linhares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dax Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbolt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trenches by Pop Evil. Dax Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dax Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Godbolt misses.
Godbolt throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
As Godbolt looks to move away, Miller throws a big counter combo but Godbolt just gets out of the way.
Godbolt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Godbolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Godbolt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller trying to control the position here.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godbolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Godbolt controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Godbolt throwing strikes but missing.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Godbolt from controlling successfully.
Godbolt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Godbolt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is not content to let Godbolt control the position.
Godbolt throws an elbow but Miller slips to the side and avoids it well.
Godbolt throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Miller is not content to let Godbolt control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Godbolt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Godbolt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Godbolt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miller is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Godbolt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Godbolt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Godbolt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Godbolt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Godbolt with the ground and pound but Miller regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Godbolt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Godbolt controlling the action here.
Miller is staying active underneath Godbolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Godbolt in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller tries to work over Godbolt's front leg with a kick but Godbolt checks it.
Miller throws the left hand but Godbolt avoids the punch easily.
Godbolt misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Godbolt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Godbolt drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godbolt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Godbolt throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matthew Godbolt has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Godbolt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Godbolt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Godbolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Godbolt trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godbolt is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Godbolt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Godbolt thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Godbolt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Godbolt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Godbolt.
Godbolt is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Godbolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Godbolt is looking for a kimura here.
Godbolt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Godbolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godbolt missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godbolt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Godbolt connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Godbolt checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Godbolt and move into the clinch.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Godbolt.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller lands a high kick to the side of Godbolt's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Miller dives into guard, looking to finish.
Godbolt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller trying to control but Godbolt is working from the bottom.
Godbolt is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Godbolt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Godbolt seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godbolt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Godbolt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Godbolt blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Godbolt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt'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!
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Godbolt jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Godbolt misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller avoids the body shot from Godbolt.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Godbolt off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Godbolt avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Godbolt misses the shot to the body.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Godbolt is able to avoid easily.
Godbolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller tries to work over Godbolt's front leg with a kick but Godbolt checks it.
Godbolt misses with a straight right.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Godbolt misses.
Godbolt lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Godbolt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Godbolt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Godbolt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matthew Godbolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godbolt misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godbolt.
Godbolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godbolt throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godbolt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbolt scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Miller tries to clinch but Godbolt is having none of it.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Godbolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dax Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Godbolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Godbolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godbolt.
Godbolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Godbolt misses with a body shot.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Godbolt.
I've got Godbolt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matthew Godbolt!
Matthew Godbolt made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Dax Miller stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will only make me better. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas's entrance music is Nunnuka Nunnuka. A fine choice. Kazarian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit - My Way. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Kazarian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazarian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aas quickly recovers to half guard.
Aas is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazarian.
Kazarian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kazarian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aas keeps working.
Kazarian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aas is trying to stand up here but Kazarian is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazarian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
Kazarian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kazarian trying to pass the guard but Aas defending well.
Kazarian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazarian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazarian is looking for a kimura but Aas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazarian to get the leverage.
Kazarian working Aas over with strikes.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
Kazarian tries to pass to full mount but Aas defends it.
Aas wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kazarian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazarian stalling away here and it's allowed Aas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazarian advances to half guard.
Kazarian is looking to take a break and control but Aas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazarian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aas is trying to stand.
Kazarian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aas defends it well.
Kazarian is looking for a kimura but Aas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazarian to get the leverage.
Kazarian trying to control from Aas's half guard. Aas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aas is looking to stand up but Kazarian isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aas is looking to stand up but Kazarian isn't so interested in that idea.
Kazarian throws a big elbow that misses.
Aas wants to get back to his feet but Kazarian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazarian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aas is looking to stand up but Kazarian isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aslak Aas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazarian shoots in looking for a takedown. Aas tries to sprawl out of it but Kazarian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aas manages to avoid it.
Kazarian scores with a shot to the body.
Kazarian checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Kazarian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aas misses the jab.
Kazarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aas throws out the jab.
Kazarian takes a swing at Aas's ribcage but misses.
Kazarian scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazarian misses with a two punch combination.
Aas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazarian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aas with a jab.
Aas wants to clinch up but Kazarian keeps it at a distance.
Kazarian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aas defends it well.
Aas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kazarian avoids it.
Aas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aas is pressed up against the cage. Kazarian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aas down to the mat. Aas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aas lands a right hand.
Aas misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kazarian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazarian.
Kazarian jumps guard but Aas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aas gets underhooks to prevent Kazarian's takedown attempt.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Kazarian.
Aas lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Aas on the inside.
Aas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kazarian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aas missing with knees to the body.
Aas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazarian.
Aas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aas lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazarian backwards.
A knee to the head by Aas.
Aas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kazarian is defending well for now.
Aas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazarian can do to turn this around?
Kazarian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Aas - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas tries to throw a body punch but Kazarian avoids it by throwing Aas back against the cage.
Aas working aggressively here.
Kazarian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kazarian is rocked!
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kazarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Aas finish him?
Aas working the clinch nicely. Kazarian is working for position but Aas cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kazarian crumples up against the cage and Aas lands two more shots before the ref can save Kazarian! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Aslak Aas!
After the big win, Aslak Aas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Helio Perrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Perrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perrera throws a right hand that misses
and Cronos counters with a series of strikes. Perrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cronos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perrera.
Cronos throws a fast counter high kick but Perrera manages to duck under it in time.
Perrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cronos counters with a straight right hand.
Perrera digs a good body shot into Cronos's ribs.
Perrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perrera rushes Cronos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perrera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
Cronos takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Cronos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perrera missing with a left hand there. Cronos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cronos unleashes a big counter combination but Perrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perrera fails with the takedown
and Cronos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perrera is trying to defend but Cronos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perrera is concentrating on defense, preventing Cronos from advancing position.
Cronos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cronos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cronos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perrera defends it well.
Cronos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera is refusing to be controlled, as Cronos sits in half guard.
Cronos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perrera sees it coming and defends easily.
Perrera is trying to control but can't.
Perrera is looking for a sweep. Cronos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cronos is trying to control the action in half guard but Perrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perrera wants to control but Cronos is keeping busy.
Cronos trying to pass the guard but Perrera defending well.
Perrera tries to get to full guard but Cronos has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera 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.
Perrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cronos moves away.
Perrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Cronos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helio Perrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perrera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cronos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Perrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cronos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos connects with a high kick.
Cronos staying out of range there.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cronos takes a swing at Perrera's ribcage but misses.
Perrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cronos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cronos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Perrera.
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!
Perrera throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Perrera loads up on a big right hand but Cronos slips the punch.
Perrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cronos was well out of range. Poor timing from Perrera.
As Perrera backs off Cronos throws a huge counter combo but Perrera manages to avoid it all.
Perrera misses with a body shot
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good standup being displayed there by Cronos as he connects with a hook.
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 Helio Perrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Perrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perrera moves in looking to clinch but Cronos pushes him off.
A nice side step and Cronos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perrera misses with an uppercut.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Perrera takes a swing at Cronos's ribcage but misses.
Cronos with a jab.
Cronos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cronos wants it to stay on the feet.
Perrera moves into the clinch.
Perrera slowing the pace effectively.
Perrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Cronos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera has Cronos pressed against the cage, preventing Cronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perrera working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perrera.
Perrera throws a head punch that misses.
Perrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perrera.
Perrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cronos blocks a body shot from Perrera.
Cronos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perrera misses with the head strike.
Perrera pushes Cronos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cronos manages to break the clinch.
Perrera avoids the head kick by Cronos.
Perrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cronos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cronos's guard.
Perrera wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Cronos being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Canadian Dragon MMA inform us that Cronos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perrera trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Cronos is looking for a triangle but Perrera pushes his legs off easily.
Perrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cronos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perrera defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Perrera from controlling successfully.
Perrera won't allow Cronos to sweep him here.
Perrera is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cronos. Perrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Perrera.
Cronos swings for the body but Perrera moves out of range.
Cronos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cronos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perrera rather than just go for the knockout.
Cronos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrera connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Perrera.
Cronos misses with a left hand
and Perrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cronos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Cronos should have avoided that one.
Cronos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cronos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perrera.
Cronos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Perrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cronos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Perrera dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cronos misses with a two punch combination.
Perrera pushes Cronos up against the cage in a clinch.
Cronos tries to break the clinch but Perrera is controlling the position.
Cronos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cronos.
Perrera shoots in but Cronos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cronos moves out of range as Perrera strikes.
Perrera throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Perrera. No joy for Cronos on that attempt.
Perrera walks into a left hand.
Perrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Cronos counters with a two punch combo.
Perrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cronos moves forwards but Perrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cronos.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Perrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cronos misses.
Cronos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perrera misses with a straight right.
Cronos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Perrera finds it's target.
Perrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cronos doesn't seem bothered though.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cronos.
Perrera misses with a right hand
and Cronos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Perrera as he connects with a hook.
Cronos moves away from the strike by Perrera.
Perrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Cronos off the cage and back into range.
Cronos misses with a series of wild punches.
Perrera throws a hook but Cronos blocks it.
Cronos connects with a body shot.
Cronos lands with a shot to the body.
Perrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cronoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Helio Perrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perrera with a jab.
Perrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cronos.
Perrera is looking to clinch but Cronos is avoiding it.
Cronos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Perrera shoots in and drives through. Cronos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Perrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cronos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perrera. Perrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Perrera with that takedown attempt.
Perrera tries to clinch but Cronos is having none of it.
Cronos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perrera.
Nice defenses there by Perrera.
Perrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Perrera.
Perrera working aggressively here.
Perrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cronos manages to break the clinch.
Helio Perrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Perrera misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perrera throwing a counter right hand but Cronos manages to avoid it.
Perrera tries to clinch up.
Perrera cracks a nice hook into Cronos's ribs.
Jose Cronos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perrera drives through with a takedown into Cronos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cronos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cronos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perrera 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jose Cronos!
Jose Cronos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anstey throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
Anstey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Anstey settles back down.
Anstey misses with a body kick.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anstey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anstey tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
A low kick from Anstey misses
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anstey won't be happy with that.
Bryant fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey being controlled for a moment.
Bryant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to improve position but can't.
Bryant lands an elbow.
Bryant creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anstey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bryant throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anstey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bryant is controlling him well.
Bryant working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Bunny Anstey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bryant trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
Bryant in side control, throwing shots but Anstey defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is not content to let Bryant control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey stops Bryant from passing to mount.
Anstey is not content to let Bryant control the position.
Bryant postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
Bryant looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anstey is avoiding damage well.
Bryant working the ground and pound.
Bunny Anstey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bunny Anstey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerbert Bryant!
An out of breath Gerbert Bryant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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