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PFC: Fight Night 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlyle is in close to Romero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero controlling Carlyle's posture.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlyle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A bit of stalling here from Carlyle.
Romero can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Romero avoids the head kick by Carlyle.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Carlyle lands a slapping body shot.
Carlyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Romero pushes Carlyle off and gets back to his feet.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Carlyle sees coming a mile off.
Carlyle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romero avoids it.
A head kick misses from Carlyle.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlyle is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Carlyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Carlyle shoots in for a double leg but Romero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Carlyle backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Carlyle manages to avoid it all.
Romero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Carlyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Romero sprawls well. He's pushed Carlyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Carlyle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aquiles Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws a series of punches but Carlyle avoids them all with ease.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Carlyle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carlyle fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Carlyle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carlyle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Romero some visible discomfort.
Romero is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carlyle connects with a decent elbow.
Romero is trying to control Carlyle's posture but Carlyle avoids it.
Romero told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Carlyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well.
Carlyle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Romero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle taking a break here but Romero is having none of it and regains half guard.
Carlyle is trying to work for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
Romero pushes Carlyle off looking to stand but Carlyle dives back in and keeps control.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlyle.
Romero tries to kick Carlyle off but Carlyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carlyle trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlyle. That did some damage!
Carlyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carlyle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlyle misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Carlyle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carlyle dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Carlyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carlyle tries to score with a low kick but Romero moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Romero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlyle is working for a kimura here but Romero manages to reverse the position and he's now in Carlyle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlyle is trying to keep Romero in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is looking to stand up but Carlyle won't let him.
Romero trying to control but Carlyle is working from the bottom.
Carlyle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Romero content to stall in guard here.
Carlyle trying to control the position.
Carlyle wants to control the position but Romero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romero controlling the action here.
Carlyle tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
Romero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Romero's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Romero is thwarting Carlyle's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carlyle has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Romero wants to pass to mount but Carlyle is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlyle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romero is refusing to be controlled, as Carlyle sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlyle is working away from the top position though.
Carlyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
Romero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carlyle is looking for a kimura here.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlyle is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carlyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Carlyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Carlyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Carlyle misses.
Carlyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlyle shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carlyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero throws a right hand that Carlyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlyle also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Carlyle.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlyle throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Carlyle checks a leg kick.
Carlyle throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Carlyle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Carlyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlyle trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Carlyle moves out of range easily.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlyle goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Charles Carlyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle scores with a hook.
Carlyle throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero blocks a head kick by Carlyle.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carlyle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romero lands a jab to the nose.
Romero connects with a body shot.
Carlyle throws a big shot that misses.
Carlyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Carlyle avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlyle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carlyle counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carlyle rather than just go for the knockout.
Carlyle has his takedown stuffed
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a right and a left that Carlyle avoids nicely.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlyle dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carlyle blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a head kick but Carlyle moves out of range.
Carlyle lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Carlyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carlyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Carlyle misses the target.
Romero leaves Carlyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlyle.
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aquiles Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romero 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aquiles Romero!
Aquiles Romero made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to fight Nick Diaz in this weight class in this division!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Chamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psycho Vaughan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Chamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaughan's guard.
Vaughan being controlled here, momentarily.
Chamba drops back looking for a leg! Vaughan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaughan manages to kick Chamba off! Chamba jumps back into Vaughan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vaughan is on top in guard.
Vaughan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chamba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaughan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vaughan stands up over Chamba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chamba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Chamba keeps moving.
Vaughan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chamba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chamba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaughan controls the pace.
Vaughan is working Chamba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chamba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vaughan 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.
Chamba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughan is aware though and is defending well.
Vaughan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vaughan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chamba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vaughan manages to get himself to full guard.
Chamba passes Vaughan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vaughan is in trouble now - Chamba has advanced to mount!
Vaughan can't escape the position.
Chamba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vaughan wants to hold on but Chamba pushes him away.
Chamba wants to control the pace but Vaughan is squirming around nicely.
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.
Vaughan is working to get back to half guard.
Chamba trying to control but Vaughan is having none of it.
Chamba controlling his opponent.
Chamba moves to back control.
Vaughan wants to escape the position.
Vaughan trying to control the hands but Chamba won't let him.
Good control from Chamba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamba trying to control.
Chamba looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chamba's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vaughan is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughan is keeping busy.
Chamba working for a choke but Vaughan is defending well.
Chamba trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Chamba dominated that round.
That's time! Chamba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vaughan misses with a hook. Chamba ducked under it nicely.
Chamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughan can do to turn this around?
Chamba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vaughan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaughan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vaughan landing a few strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vaughan lands an elbow.
Gilberto Chamba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chamba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chamba wants to pass the guard but Vaughan is defending well.
Vaughan wants to control but Chamba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Chamba is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vaughan is staying active underneath Chamba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chamba trying to control from half guard but Vaughan is working away.
Chamba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaughan sees it coming and defends easily.
Chamba is trying to control. Vaughan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vaughan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vaughan is staying active underneath Chamba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vaughan is holding on to half guard well.
Chamba works his way into side control.
Chamba has hold of Vaughan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vaughan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Chamba cranks the arm and Vaughan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vaughan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gilberto Chamba!
A very excited looking Gilberto Chamba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phat Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phat Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight.
Knight lands a nice hook to Ho's body. Ho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho blocks the leg kick.
Knight slips a jab from Ho.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ho digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight scores with a push kick.
Ho gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
Knight blocks a body shot from Ho.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
Knight jumps into guard, dragging Ho to the mat.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ho is aware though and is defending well.
Ho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.
Knight has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ho should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Knight has tightened it up now! Ho should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shovel Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Shovel Knight 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Paddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo has chosen 2Pac - Uppercut as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Paddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lorenzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paddon throws a head kick that misses
and Lorenzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lorenzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paddon under the eye.
Lorenzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paddon scores with a hook.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Lorenzo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paddon misses with a right hand
and Lorenzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paddon thinking.
Paddon misses with an uppercut.
Paddon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lorenzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paddon.
Paddon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paddon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorenzo blocks a jab.
Lorenzo throws out a counter right but Paddon avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Paddon catches Lorenzo right on the button with a cross.
Darren Paddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Paddon misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo instigates a clinch.
Lorenzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paddon backwards.
Lorenzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorenzo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lorenzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paddons head.
Paddon is looking to break free of the clinch but Lorenzo has double underhooks.
Paddon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paddon pulls Lorenzo into guard.
Paddon wants to sweep but no luck.
Paddon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paddon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lorenzo is just riding it out for now. Paddon eventually gives up the hold.
Paddon wants to take a breather but Lorenzo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddon seems to be working for a kimura but Lorenzo defends the submission attempt.
Lorenzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Paddon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paddon is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lorenzo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Paddon!
After winning the bout, Darren Paddon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Chuck Lorenzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'So I guess I need to have a big change now......'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. Bob Neal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vrej Nazaryan's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neal keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Neal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick that knocks Neal off balance momentarily.
Bob Neal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neal works the jab nicely.
Neal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Neal.
Neal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neal swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Neal throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Neal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Nazaryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Neal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Nazaryan does it's job there.
Neal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Neal dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot.
Neal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neal blocks a head kick by Nazaryan.
Neal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Neal.
Nazaryan lands with a straight right. Neal didn't see that one coming.
Neal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Neal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazaryan.
Neal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Neal jabs at Nazaryan's body.
Nazaryan delivers a nice body kick.
Neal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neal misses with a body punch
and Nazaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Neal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan misses with a body kick.
Nazaryan tried to score with a low kick but Neal checks it.
Neal throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
A slow jab from Neal misses its intended target.
Neal lands an overhand right.
It looks like Neal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two 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!
Nazaryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neal's head.
Nazaryan punishes Neal's body with a nice straight punch.
Neal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neal.
Neal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Neal takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Neal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Neal throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neal misses with a looping left.
Neal lands a nice shot that snaps Nazaryan's head back.
Nazaryan throws a hook but Neal avoids it easily.
Nazaryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nazaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neal's sensitive parts.
Neal tries to bum rush Nazaryan with a series of wild strikes but Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neal 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.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Neal misses with a jab to the body
and Nazaryan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Neal misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Neal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Neal throws a big counter combination but Nazaryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
Nazaryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Neal throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Neal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a low kick, right behind Neal 's knee.
Nazaryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazaryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neal.
Nazaryan lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neal looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Neal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nazaryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neal scores with a hook.
Neal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Neal.
Neal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nazaryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neal misses the jab.
Neal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan scores with a hook to the body. Neal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neal.
Nazaryan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Neal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Bob Neal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazaryan is looking to slow Neal down with leg kicks.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Neal counters with a left to the body.
Neal ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan loads up on a big right hand but Neal slips the punch.
Nazaryan is looking to clinch but Neal is avoiding it.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Neal.
Neal throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazaryan.
Neal misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Neal under the eye.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neal loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neal throws the left hand but Nazaryan avoids the punch easily.
Neal looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Neal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazaryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Neal's head.
Nazaryan connects with a single shot there.
Nazaryan throws the kick towards the body but Neal avoids it.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neal.
A nice side step and Nazaryan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazaryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the body
and Neal counters with a straight right hand.
Neal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nazaryan avoids the body shot from Neal.
Neal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot.
Neal misses with a combination
and Nazaryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nazaryan connects with a solid leg kick.
Neal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neal misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neal throws a good cross that connects.
Neal throws a big shot that misses.
Nazaryan counters with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Nazaryan.
Neal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazaryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neal scores with a one two! Nazaryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Neal moves out of range.
Neal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazaryan.
Nice uppercut there from Neal.
A big right from Neal misses.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neal misses with a straight left.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot that sends Neal's belly button to the back.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
Neal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nazaryan! But no joy.
Neal loads up on a big right hand but Nazaryan slips the punch.
Nazaryan stuns Neal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neal misses with a wild body shot.
Nazaryan scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Neal misses.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazaryan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazaryan, right into the meat.
Neal lands a nice shot that snaps Nazaryan's head back.
Neal misses with a hook.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan jabs at Neal's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Neal.
Neal ducks under a wild hook from Nazaryan.
Neal lands with a hook. Nazaryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Neal lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan moves to clinch but Neal breaks away
and Neal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Neal's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vrej Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Neal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Neal misses.
Nazaryan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Neal.
Neal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan feints a counter leg kick.
Neal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nazaryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neal throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neal misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Neal.
Nazaryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neal.
Neal misses with a hook. Nazaryan ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan thumps Neal with a low kick.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neal.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neal takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nazaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Nazaryan lands with a cross.
Neal throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazaryan cracks the inside of Neal's front leg.
Neal throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
A jab from Neal misses.
Nazaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nazaryan. Neal shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Neal misses its intended target.
Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neal throws out the jab.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Neal takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
Neal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
Neal's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazaryan.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.
A little jabbing left from Nazaryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neal.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and Neal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nazaryan lands a leg kick that knocks Neal off balance momentarily.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Neal.
Nazaryan digs a good hook to Neal's body.
Some wild striking there from Neal.
A swing and a miss from Neal.
Nazaryan throws a counter combo.
Nazaryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Neal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Neal.
Nazaryan feints a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Nazaryan.
Nice body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal throws a big shot that misses.
Neal missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neal misses with an uppercut. Nazaryan saw that one coming.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neal.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Nazaryan is out of range.
Nazaryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Neal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Neal.
Neal works the jab nicely.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neal swings widly with a right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a left to the body.
Nazaryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neal's sensitive parts.
Neal throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neal throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazaryan thumps Neal with a low kick.
A combination from Neal does no damage.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neal misses with a looping right.
Neal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Neal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan tests Neal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Nazaryan tenderised Neal's leg. Neal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Neal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan gets a clinch.
Neal pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neal tries to break the clinch but Nazaryan is controlling the position.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neal can't break the clinch.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Neal blocks it.
Neal is trying to break the clinch but Nazaryan has him pressed against the cage.
Neal prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Neal can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Nazaryan pushes Neal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrej Nazaryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazaryan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
In his post fight interview, Vrej Nazaryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Umberto Tozzi - Gloria. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batroc tries to keep at a distance but Pierno has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batroc.
Batroc manages to break the clinch.
Batroc loads up on a big right hand but Pierno slips the punch.
Batroc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
Batroc connects with the punch.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Batroc.
Pierno misses with a looping right.
Batroc seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pierno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batroc counters with a slapping leg kick.
Batroc jabs Pierno right on the nose. Pierno blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Pierno does no damage.
As Pierno backs away, Batroc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pierno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batroc.
Pierno throws a right and a left that Batroc avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Batroc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierno throws a combination that misses
and Batroc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierno thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierno throws a hook but Batroc blocks it.
Batroc is looking to counter punch.
Batroc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierno throws a counter combo.
Batroc throws a low kick but Pierno moves out of range easily.
Batroc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno slips a straight right by Batroc.
A jab from Batroc misses.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Batroc and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Pierno.
Pierno is looking to clinch but Batroc is avoiding it.
Batroc throwing a counter right hand but Pierno manages to avoid it.
Batroc throws a head kick that half lands.
Batroc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batroc defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
Pierno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batroc lands a high kick!
Pierno takes a swing at Batroc's ribcage but misses.
Batroc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pierno counters by clinching up.
Batroc working aggressively here.
Batroc working aggressively here.
Batroc is leaning against Pierno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batroc is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierno has double underhooks.
Batroc is working Pierno over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batroc tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Batroc blocks an uppercut.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Pierno.
Batroc breaks from the clinch.
Batroc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierno scores with a jab to the body.
Batroc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pierno misses with a looping right.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Batroc.
Batroc throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Batroc moved out of range.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batroc moves away.
Pierno misses the shot to the body.
Pierno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batroc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pierno connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno throws the left hand but Batroc avoids the punch easily.
Batroc throws a leg kick but Pierno checks it.
Pierno walks into a straight right hand from Batroc.
Batroc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batroc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierno.
Donk. Pierno catches Batroc right on the button with a cross.
Batroc clinches.
A short right from Batroc on the inside.
Pierno pushes Batroc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batroc is keeping busy.
Pierno avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
Batroc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Batroc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pierno pushes Batroc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batroc tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batroc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batroc.
A right hook to the body lands for Batroc.
Pierno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Batroc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Batroc.
Batroc struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierno.
Batroc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno lands a right hand.
Batroc lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Batroc throws a nice looking combination but Pierno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierno slips under a jab from Batroc.
A countering left hand to the body from Pierno misses.
Pierno darts in and clinches Batroc up against the cage.
Batroc tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno stalling in the clinch but Batroc improves position.
Pierno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Batroc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno takes a shot to the head.
Pierno has a couple of punches blocked by Batroc.
Batroc tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batroc tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierno misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batroc's elbow.
Batroc lands a body shot.
Pierno tries to work over Batroc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierno tries to work over Batroc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batroc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Batroc lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierno prevents a body shot from Batroc.
Batroc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batroc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batroc tests Pierno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batroc throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Batroc connects with a crisp jab.
Batroc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batroc slips under a jab.
Batroc went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Batroc throws a head kick that misses.
Pierno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Georges Batroc is winning the standup battle so far.
Batroc moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batroc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batroc is looking to score with low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Pierno there.
Pierno slips under a jab.
Pierno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batroc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batroc tries to land a leg kick but Pierno saw it coming and moves away.
Pierno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Batroc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierno throws out the jab.
Batroc tries to land a leg kick but Pierno saw it coming and moves away.
Pierno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Batroc.
Pierno scores with a three punch combo!
Batroc throws a solid leg kick but Pierno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batroc.
Pierno misses with a straight left.
Batroc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batroc lands a really nice looking cross but Pierno seems unphased.
Batroc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pierno has time to react.
Batroc throws an off balance right hand
and Pierno counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batroc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Batroc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Pierno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batroc.
Pierno throws the left hand but Batroc avoids the punch easily.
Pierno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batroc. Batroc obviously looking to wear him down.
Pierno is looking to clinch.
Batroc throws a quick counter head kick but Pierno was just out of range.
Pierno 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.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batroc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierno checks a low kick from Batroc.
Batroc misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batroc.
Batroc misses with an uppercut. Pierno saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pierno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batroc thows a leg kick but Pierno checks it
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batroc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pierno!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batroc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
An attempted straight right counter from Batroc misses the target.
Pierno lands a nice hook to Batroc's body. Batroc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batroc ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Batroc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierno throws out the jab.
Batroc lands a nice hook to Pierno's body. Pierno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pierno with a nice cross.
Batroc lands an overhand right.
Pierno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batroc is looking to score with low kicks.
Pierno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierno takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Pierno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pierno connects with a single shot there.
Pierno moves into the clinch.
Batroc taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Pierno.
Batroc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pierno working aggressively here.
Batroc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
Pierno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batroc stalling against the cage.
Batroc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc tries to throw a body punch but Pierno avoids it by throwing Batroc back against the cage.
Pierno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Batroc.
Batroc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno stalling in the clinch but Batroc improves position.
Batroc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batroc taking a breather.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Batroc.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierno leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batroc.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batroc tries a body shot but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno tries a body shot but Batroc blocks it.
Batroc misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Batroc on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierno.
Batroc misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Batroc.
Pierno lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Batroc fails to land.
Batroc is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierno gets an underhook and turns Batroc into the cage.
Batroc struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pierno swings wildly with an uppercut but Batroc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno tries to stall but Batroc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batroc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierno stalling in the clinch but Batroc improves position.
Batroc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierno takes a shot to the head.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Batroc.
Batroc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierno stalling against the cage.
Batroc manages to break the clinch.
Pierno throws a body punch but Batroc moves out of range.
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
Pierno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batroc tries a head kick but it misses.
Pierno connects with a right hand. Batroc shakes it off.
Pierno tries to clinch but Batroc moves away
and Batroc counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batroc. Batroc obviously looking to wear him down.
Batroc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pierno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pierno tries to counter with a clinch but Batroc shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batroc.
A head kick misses from Batroc.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Batroc's head but Batroc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batroc swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierno.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Batroc.
Batroc throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batroc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batroc misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Batroc moved out of range.
Batroc defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Pierno.
Batroc scores with a decent looking hook.
Batroc looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.
Batroc sets himself, and Pierno steps forward looking for the clinch! Batroc avoids it this time.
Batroc drives through and clinches with Pierno against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Batroc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batroc has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Batroc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Avery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flocka throws a leg kick but Avery sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flocka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flocka pinned against the cage. Flocka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flocka wants to stand but Avery is controlling the position.
Flocka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avery showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avery won't allow Flocka to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flocka keeping full guard, as Avery tries to pass.
Avery throws a big elbow that misses.
Avery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flocka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Avery is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Avery throws a strike but Flocka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flocka wants to stand but Avery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Avery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avery is controlling Flocka's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flocka's guard.
Flocka wants to stand and escape but Avery is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery scoring with some ground and pound.
Flocka being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flocka keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Avery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flocka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flocka wants to stand and escape but Avery is having none of it.
Avery scoring with punches to the head and body.
Avery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flocka is keeping the position for now.
Avery is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Avery trying to control but Flocka is working from the bottom.
Avery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Avery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Avery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flocka wants to stand up but Avery is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Avery 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.
Flocka lands with a nice body kick.
Avery scores with a takedown into Flocka's guard.
Avery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flocka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avery works over Flocka with some ground and pound from guard.
Flocka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avery.
Avery trying to control but Flocka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery stands up over Flocka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avery cracks Flocka with a solid left hand.
Sean Avery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery wants to control from the top but Flocka keeps moving.
Flocka wants to stand up but Avery is controlling him.
Flocka keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flocka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flocka wants to stand but Avery is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Flocka as Avery shoots in.
Avery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flocka on his heels. He'll look to pass Flocka's guard now, I'm sure.
Avery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flocka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avery.
Avery prevents Flocka from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flocka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flocka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Avery dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avery fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Avery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flocka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flocka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Avery asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Avery are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Avery scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flocka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Avery scoring with punches from side control.
Flocka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Avery cracks Flocka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Avery scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flocka to see if he's OK.
Avery trying to control the position but Flocka is working away.
Flocka dodges the ground and pound from Avery.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery advances nicely into full mount.
Avery with the ground and pound from mount.
Flocka really wants to buck Avery off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Avery dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Avery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flocka but Flocka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flocka can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Flocka!
Avery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flocka but Flocka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avery fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flocka on his heels. He'll look to pass Flocka's guard now, I'm sure.
Flocka wants to stand but Avery is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery wants to control from the top but Flocka keeps moving.
Avery is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Flocka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Avery throws a big right hand that misses.
Avery throwing strikes but missing.
Avery wants to control from the top but Flocka keeps moving.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Flocka is retaining full guard.
Avery won't allow Flocka to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wacka Flocka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flocka - that will leave a mark!
Flocka leaves Avery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avery slips a jab from Flocka.
Flocka lands a slapping body shot.
Flocka cracks Avery with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flocka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Avery drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Avery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Avery won't allow Flocka to get back to his feet.
Avery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Avery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Avery is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery prevents Flocka from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avery is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Avery lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Avery scoring with some ground and pound.
Flocka is looking to stand up but Avery isn't so interested in that idea.
Avery scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Avery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flocka wants to get back to his feet but Avery is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Avery with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flocka keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flocka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wacka Flocka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery gets a double leg takedown into Flocka's guard.
Avery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Avery forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Avery!
Our winner, Sean Avery, 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BatzCastelmore comes to the cage accompanied by Dogtanian France theme. Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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208 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano checks a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore throws out a loose jab but Germano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano with the counter takedown but BatzCastelmore avoids it easily.
Germano misses with a hook. BatzCastelmore ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore blocks a jab.
BatzCastelmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Germano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BatzCastelmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BatzCastelmore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Germano. That did some damage!
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
BatzCastelmore takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
BatzCastelmore connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for BatzCastelmore.
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
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!
BatzCastelmore wants to land a leg kick but Germano is out of range.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a right hand but Germano moved out of range.
Germano looks for a takedown but BatzCastelmore sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore slips under a jab from Germano.
BatzCastelmore connects with a leg kick. Germano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Charles BatzCastelmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BatzCastelmore misses with a looping left.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Germano's sensitive parts.
BatzCastelmore throws out a powerful jab.
Germano's corner calls for a 1-2. Germano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BatzCastelmore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
BatzCastelmore throws a low kick, looking for Germano's leg but Germano calmly moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
Germano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BatzCastelmore throws out the jab.
BatzCastelmore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by BatzCastelmore. Beautiful body shot.
BatzCastelmore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germano misses with a left hand
and BatzCastelmore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
BatzCastelmore slips a jab and a cross from Germano.
Germano blocks a low kick nicely.
Germano takes one on the button.
BatzCastelmore connects with an inside leg kick.
BatzCastelmore scoring well with a low kick there.
BatzCastelmore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
BatzCastelmore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Germano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for BatzCastelmore.
A good leg kick by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a nice outside leg kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
BatzCastelmore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Germano at a distance.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Germano's sensitive parts.
Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Germano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but BatzCastelmore defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Germano.
BatzCastelmore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Germano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Germano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BatzCastelmore as he avoids it easily.
BatzCastelmore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
BatzCastelmore has closed the distance and engaged Germano in a clinch.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice uppercut.
Germano blocking some punches.
Germano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
BatzCastelmore swings wildly with an uppercut but Germano uses good head movement to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, BatzCastelmore scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Germano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Germano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BatzCastelmore with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
Germano looking for a takedown.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Rodrigo Germano.
BatzCastelmore scores with a nice hook to the head.
BatzCastelmore lands a shoulder strike.
Germano misses with a punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore blocking some punches.
Germano avoiding damage as BatzCastelmore throws knees to the body.
Germano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Germano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. BatzCastelmore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Germano at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles BatzCastelmore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano'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.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from BatzCastelmore. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily.
BatzCastelmore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Germano's calf.
BatzCastelmore pushes Germano away with a front kick.
Germano scores with the left hand. BatzCastelmore knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from BatzCastelmore.
Germano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BatzCastelmore can pounce on him.
Good shot there by BatzCastelmore.
Charles BatzCastelmore is winning the standup battle so far.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by BatzCastelmore as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BatzCastelmore leaves Germano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BatzCastelmore lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Germano goes down and covers up as BatzCastelmore starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles BatzCastelmore!
Charles BatzCastelmore looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Vou le vou coucher avec moi?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devario Koleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mac Airt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wolf Blood. Cormac Mac Airt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devario Koleman's chin.
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23
175 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
185 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devario Koleman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koleman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Koleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt counters with a left and a right that stings Koleman.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koleman 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.
Koleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac Airt but Mac Airt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devario Koleman.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Koleman moves out of range.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Koleman darts in and clinches Mac Airt up against the cage.
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt swats away the attempt to clinch by Koleman.
Mac Airt slaps away a takedown attempt from Koleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koleman somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Mac Airt lands.
Mac Airt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koleman doesn't seem phased though.
Koleman shoots for a takedown but Mac Airt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koleman closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koleman has him pressed against the cage.
Koleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mac Airt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Koleman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mac Airt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Koleman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koleman pulls guard successfully.
Mac Airt gets to his feet. Koleman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mac Airt cracks Koleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Koleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac Airt slaps away a takedown attempt from Koleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac Airt thuds a left hand into Koleman's body.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Koleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Airt on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Airt's guard now, I'm sure.
Mac Airt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koleman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Koleman has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Koleman pushes him back against the cage.
Koleman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac Airt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Koleman avoids it easily.
Devario Koleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koleman walks into a left hand.
Koleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Koleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Sloppy strikes from Mac Airt. Those never looked like landing.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Koleman avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Koleman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Koleman blocks it.
Mac Airt scores with a nice strike.
Koleman tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koleman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mac Airt is trying to push Koleman away but Koleman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koleman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac Airt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koleman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac Airt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koleman gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koleman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Airt tries to kick Koleman off but Koleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koleman wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koleman stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Koleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koleman off to one side.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Koleman.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koleman gets the takedown into side control.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mac Airt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt'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.
Koleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mac Airt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mac Airt has one foot on Koleman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mac Airt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Koleman darts in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt gets double underhooks and turns Koleman into the cage.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Koleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac Airt misses with a lunging right hand
and Koleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt throws a hook but Koleman avoids it easily.
Koleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac Airt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devario Koleman.
Koleman rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koleman is struggling to control the position.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Koleman.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Koleman has double underhooks.
Koleman keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koleman pulls guard.
Mac Airt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koleman.
Koleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Koleman shoots and misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Koleman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Koleman.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koleman 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.
Mac Airt prevents Koleman from moving into mount.
Mac Airt is trying to buck Koleman off.
Mac Airt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koleman can do to turn this around?
Koleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Koleman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Koleman drags him back down.
Mac Airt sneaks out the side door and pushes Koleman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Koleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Koleman ducked under it nicely.
Koleman tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koleman moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Koleman wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt gets caught flat footed, as Koleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Koleman is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Koleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac Airt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koleman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koleman jumps guard but Mac Airt stands there with Koleman around his waist. Koleman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Koleman has him pressed against the cage.
Koleman lands a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt being controlled against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Koleman pushes him back against the cage.
Koleman tries for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Koleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl out of it but Koleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Koleman ducked under it nicely.
Koleman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koleman misses with a takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Mac Airt is trying to stand up here but Koleman is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt kicks Koleman off and gets back to his feet.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Koleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt tries to kick Koleman off but Koleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koleman is on him like a limpet, forcing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Koleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mac Airt walks away with a smile on his face. Koleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cormac Mac Airt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devario Koleman.
Nice body punch from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koleman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mac Airt!
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Koleman drags him back down.
Koleman 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.
Mac Airt is trying to buck Koleman off.
Koleman misses with the ground and pound.
Mac Airt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Airt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koleman walks into a left hand.
Koleman moves to clinch but Mac Airt breaks away
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Devario Koleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koleman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormac Mac Airt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac Airt defending well though.
Koleman trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away.
Mac Airt pushes Koleman off looking to stand but Koleman dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Koleman rushes Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
Koleman tightens his grip and picks Mac Airt up, before dumping him to the ground. Mac Airt manages to land in guard.
Devario Koleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Koleman is having none of it.
Koleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Mac Airt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koleman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koleman.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Koleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac Airt sprawls well. He's pushed Koleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Koleman is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koleman tries for a takedown but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt stuffs the takedown.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mac Airt scores with a nice strike.
Koleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koleman thinking.
Koleman wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koleman fails with the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koleman darts in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt gets double underhooks and turns Koleman into the cage.
Mac Airt lunges at Koleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koleman's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Mac Airt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac Airt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
An intense looking Cormac Mac Airt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasha Karimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karimov's choice of entrance music: ACDC - Hells Bells. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dasha Karimov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciprianni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karimov is out of range and Ciprianni settles back down.
Karimov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karimov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciprianni is looking to counter punch.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ciprianni throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot.
Ciprianni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov thinks about the counter body kick.
Ciprianni misses with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karimov.
Karimov staying out of range there.
Karimov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karimov misses with a straight right.
Karimov throws a push kick but Ciprianni slaps the foot to one side.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciprianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karimov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ciprianni.
Karimov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ciprianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ciprianni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karimov under the eye.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Karimov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ciprianni counters with a nice body shot.
Dasha Karimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the body
and Karimov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ciprianni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Ciprianni misses its intended target.
Ciprianni misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Karimov misses.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely.
Karimov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Karimov counters with a left and a right that stings Ciprianni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Ciprianni moved out of range nicely.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Karimov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
Ciprianni throws a big shot that misses.
Karimov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ciprianni shoots and misses
and Karimov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Karimov slams his shin into Ciprianni's torso.
Karimov misses with a head kick.
Ciprianni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karimov.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Ciprianni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ciprianni missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ciprianni misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
Ciprianni tries for a takedown but Karimov circles away easily
and Karimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Karimov cracks the inside of Ciprianni's front leg.
Ciprianni misses with a wild body shot.
Ciprianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karimov's calf.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
Karimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ciprianni.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Karimov throws a leg kick but Ciprianni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ciprianni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ciprianni's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ciprianni tenderised Karimov's leg. Karimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprianni missing with a left hand there. Karimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karimov has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karimov misses with a knee strike.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karimovs head.
Ciprianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karimov gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ciprianni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karimov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Ciprianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ciprianni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karimov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karimov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karimov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ciprianni counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov moves out of range as Ciprianni strikes.
Karimov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ciprianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Karimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ciprianni tries to land a front kick but Karimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni tries a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut
and Karimov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karimov lands a leg kick that knocks Ciprianni off balance momentarily.
Karimov thuds a left hand into Ciprianni's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Karimov. Those never looked like landing.
Ciprianni blocks a head kick by Karimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov lands a slapping body shot.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni throws an off balance right hand
and Karimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ciprianni's knee momentarily.
Karimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ciprianni misses with a straight left.
Karimov feints a counter leg kick.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciprianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karimov.
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciprianni.
Karimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ciprianni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciprianni.
Karimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Karimov.
A jab from Ciprianni does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov throws a hook but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses.
Ciprianni misses with a looping left.
Ciprianni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ciprianni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ciprianni is just out of range.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Karimov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karimov slips a jab from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarimov.
Ciprianni punishes Karimov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciprianni misses with a right hand
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Karimov checks a leg kick nicely.
Karimov throws a leg kick but Ciprianni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Karimov misses.
Ciprianni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ciprianni staying out of range there.
Karimov throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni misses with a right hand
and Karimov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ciprianni really felt that one!
Karimov looks to throw the jab but Ciprianni is out of range.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciprianni. Karimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ciprianni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
Karimov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ciprianni connects with a leg kick. Karimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karimov lands a nice looking body kick.
A left lands for Karimov.
Ciprianni scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Karimov.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the side of Karimov's head but Karimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karimov counters with a body kick.
Karimov lands a nice looking body kick.
Ciprianni misses with a looping right.
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!
Ciprianni misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ciprianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Karimov tries to clinch up.
Ciprianni avoids a kick to the body.
Ciprianni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karimov throws a shot to the body.
Ciprianni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karimov. Karimov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Karimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ciprianni's hands.
Ciprianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dasha Karimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ciprianni keeps the fight on the outside.
Ciprianni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karimov tries to avoid it but Ciprianni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karimov to the ground. Karimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick but Karimov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ciprianni 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.
Karimov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karimov scores with a nice head shot.
Karimov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donk. Karimov catches Ciprianni right on the button with a cross.
Karimov lands with a slapping head kick.
Ciprianni throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karimov throws a low kick but Ciprianni moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Karimov misses its intended target.
Karimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ciprianni is out of range.
Ciprianni lands a glancing blow to the side of Karimov's head.
Ciprianni throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karimov throws the left hand but Ciprianni avoids the punch easily.
Karimov avoids the head kick by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ciprianni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Ciprianni.
Karimov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ciprianni connects with an inside leg kick.
Ciprianni checks a low kick from Karimov.
Karimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Karimov.
Ciprianni tries for a takedown but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karimov.
Karimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dasha Karimov 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.
Karimov moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karimov can pounce on him.
Karimov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karimov.
Ciprianni misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karimov throws a sloppy head kick and Ciprianni moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses.
Karimov moves out of range as Ciprianni strikes.
Ciprianni blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciprianni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
Karimov throws out a counter right but Ciprianni avoids it with no problem.
Ciprianni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karimov slips under a jab from Ciprianni.
Karimov jabs at Ciprianni's body.
Ciprianni throws a lazy body kick
and Karimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ciprianni misses with a left hand
and Karimov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karimov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ciprianni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karimov.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprianni misses the target.
Karimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ciprianni circles away.
Karimov pushes Ciprianni away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karimov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Karimov manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely.
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!
Karimov scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Ciprianni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ciprianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karimov but Karimov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Ciprianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut.
Karimov catches Ciprianni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karimov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ciprianni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ciprianni tries to land a front kick but Karimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciprianni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ciprianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karimov scores with a leg kick.
Ciprianni misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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