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Volume 80: Fight Or Die PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert E Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by American Trilogy. Steel has chosen Lay Low - Snoop Dogg as his entrance music. Robert E Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julian Steel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert E Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
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.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Steel takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Julian Steel has been cut.
Steel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel's brow.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Steel.
Lee gets full guard.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Steel has passed into half guard.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Steel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steel lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lee tries to push Steel's head away but Steel is holding on tight.
Lee breaks from Steel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steel can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Lee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lee landing punches.
Steel manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee prevents Steel from improving his position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Lee 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.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julian Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Steel.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steel working away.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Steel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Steel with good strikes from the mount here!
Steel prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Steel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Robert E Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee can't escape the position.
Steel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lee hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee?
Steel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Lee throws and elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel advances to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Julian Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Steel is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sagat Petchyindee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sagat Petchyindee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pacquiao will feel that in the morning.
Petchyindee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petchyindee lands with a kick to the temple. Pacquiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petchyindee - that will leave a mark!
Petchyindee wants to clinch.
Petchyindee misses with a head kick.
Petchyindee thumps Pacquiao with a low kick.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Petchyindee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petchyindee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Petchyindee's head but Petchyindee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petchyindee misses with a low kick as Pacquiao jumps back.
Petchyindee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petchyindee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiao. That did some damage!
Pacquiao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pacquiao wants to clinch
and Petchyindee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Petchyindee moves out of range.
Petchyindee keeps Pacquiao at a distance using the push kick.
Pacquiao clinches but Petchyindee breaks the clinch
and Petchyindee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pacquiao's knee momentarily.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Petchyindee circles away and keeps his distance.
Petchyindee scores with a nice body kick.
Petchyindee scoring well with a low kick there.
Petchyindee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Petchyindee.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petchyindee connects with a knee to the head.
Petchyindee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petchyindee obliges.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the side of Petchyindee's head.
Petchyindee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petchyindee obliges.
Petchyindee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petchyindee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petchyindee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petchyindee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Petchyindee landing knees to the body.
Petchyindee scores with a knee to the head.
Petchyindee misses with a knee to the head.
Petchyindee connects with a knee to the head.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Knees to the body from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petchyindee scores a nice knee to the body.
Petchyindee looking to throw knees to the head but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
Petchyindee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Petchyindee avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petchyindee scores with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao tries to throw a body punch but Petchyindee avoids it by throwing Pacquiao back against the cage.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Petchyindee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petchyindee.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petchyindee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Petchyindee.
A short right from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petchyindee landing knees to the head.
Pacquiao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee trying to land knees to the body.
Petchyindee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petchyindee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Petchyindee.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petchyindee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacquiao. That did some damage!
Petchyindee tries to clinch up but Pacquiao circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pacquiao rushes Petchyindee and presses him up against the cage.
Petchyindee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petchyindee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petchyindee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Petchyindee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petchyindee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Petchyindee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petchyindee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petchyindee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pacquiao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pacquiao takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pacquiao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Petchyindee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Petchyindee has him pinned against the cage.
Petchyindee landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagat Petchyindee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petchyindee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petchyindee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pacquiao is out of range and Petchyindee settles back down.
A solid body kick from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Petchyindee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petchyindee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petchyindee tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Petchyindee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petchyindee backwards.
Petchyindee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petchyindee or not.
Petchyindee trying to land knees to the body.
Pacquiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Petchyindee has double underhooks.
Petchyindee tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petchyindee has him pressed against the cage.
Petchyindee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petchyindee throws the kick towards the body but Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petchyindee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat Petchyindee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petchyindee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch but Petchyindee is avoiding it.
Pacquiao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pacquiao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petchyindee or not.
Pacquiao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petchyindee.
Pacquiao cracks Petchyindee with a nice body shot.
Petchyindee landing knees to the body.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petchyindee throws a leg kick but Pacquiao moved away.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Petchyindee moves out of range.
Pacquiao clinches but Petchyindee breaks the clinch
and Petchyindee counters with a nice leg kick.
Petchyindee moves into the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao is working Petchyindee over against the cage.
Pacquiao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiao.
A knee to the head by Petchyindee.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petchyindee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petchyindee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Petchyindee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks with his arms.
Petchyindee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat Petchyindee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body.
Petchyindee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Pacquiao as the two fighters clinch.
Pacquiao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petchyindee lands a knee to the body.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Petchyindee has him pinned against the cage.
Petchyindee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Petchyindee looking to throw knees to the head but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pacquiao lands a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Petchyindee has double underhooks.
Pacquiao is leaning against Petchyindee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pacquiao is working Petchyindee over against the cage.
Petchyindee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao digs a right hand underneath Petchyindee's ribcage. Petchyindee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Pacquiao.
Petchyindee looking to throw knees to the head but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao works on Petchyindee's body with a couple of short punches.
Pacquiao digs a right hand underneath Petchyindee's ribcage. Petchyindee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petchyindee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao lands a left hand.
Pacquiao pushes Petchyindee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pacquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao gets through Petchyindee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pacquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petchyindee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petchyindees head.
Petchyindee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pacquiao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petchyindee or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao works on Petchyindee's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao works on Petchyindee's body with a couple of short punches.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Petchyindee has double underhooks.
Pacquiao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petchyindee.
Petchyindee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Petchyindee has control.
Petchyindee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Petchyindee misses with a knee strike.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Petchyindee has the dominant position.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petchyindee throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Petchyindee tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Petchyindee pushes Pacquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pacquiao lands with a left to the head.
Petchyindee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacquiao presses Petchyindee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pacquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petchyindee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pacquiao digs a right hand into Petchyindee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petchyindee's gas tank.
A short right from Pacquiao on the inside.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Petchyindee has control.
Petchyindee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacquiao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petchyindee backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pacquiao fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Petchyindee misses with a knee to the head.
Petchyindee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Petchyindee trying to land knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Petchyindee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
Pacquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petchyindee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petchyindee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacquiao works on Petchyindee's body with a couple of short punches.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Petchyindee throws knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pacquiao.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
A short uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petchyindee backwards.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petchyindee backwards.
Pacquiao cracks Petchyindee with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petchyindee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacquiao's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petchyindee tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiao moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacquiao tries to clinch but Petchyindee moves away
and Petchyindee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pacquiao really felt that one!
Petchyindee is looking to chop away at Pacquiao's legs.
Petchyindee ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Petchyindee circles away and keeps his distance.
Petchyindee wants to slow Pacquiao down by chopping away at his legs.
Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao loads up on a big right hand but Petchyindee slips the punch.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petchyindee. Petchyindee obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Petchyindee.
Petchyindee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Petchyindee pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petchyindee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petchyindee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petchyindee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petchyindee gets a clinch.
Petchyindee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Petchyindee.
Petchyindee has Pacquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Pacquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petchyindee landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petchyindee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Petchyindee connects with a solid leg kick.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petchyindee. Pacquiao shrugs it off though.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petchyindee rather than just go for the knockout.
Petchyindee connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petchyindee.
Pacquiao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petchyindee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacquiao.
Petchyindee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pacquiao moves in looking to clinch but Petchyindee pushes him off.
Pacquiao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pacquiao clinches but Petchyindee breaks the clinch
and Petchyindee counters by moving into the clinch.
Petchyindee landing knees to the head.
Petchyindee lands a knee to the head.
Petchyindee missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Petchyindee is controlling him.
Petchyindee blocks an uppercut.
Petchyindee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pacquiao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao wants to break free but Petchyindee has control.
Pacquiao lands with a light punch inside.
Petchyindee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Pacquiao.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Belfort!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belfort bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belfort lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort tries to score with a low kick but Manta moves his leg out of the way.
Manta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Manta misses.
Belfort works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belfort looks to land a body kick but Manta moved away.
Belfort takes a swing at Manta's ribcage but misses.
Manta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manta moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manta checks a leg kick.
Manta misses with a body punch
and Belfort counters with a left and a right that stings Manta.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
Leo Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta fails with the takedown
and Belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Belfort misses.
Manta throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manta.
Belfort lands a left and a right that send Manta crashing to the mat, dazed. Belfort thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Manta is rocked!
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Manta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta throws an overhand right that lands on Belfort's shoulder, as Belfort tries to avoid the shot.
Belfort scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manta in his tracks.
Belfort lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Manta falls backwards - clearly groggy! Belfort dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Belfort!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West-So Appalled. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Nash !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Nash 's head and hops out.
Nash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Banks crashes against the mat.
Banks tries for a kimura but Nash is defending well.
Banks controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Banks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Banks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banks is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nash struggling a bit here.
Banks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nash rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Nash !
Nash wanted to stand there but Banks had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banks passes to side control.
Banks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nash has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nash has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banks but great work by Nash .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to bench press Nash off him but Nash keeps the position.
Nash wants to stand but Banks has his arm trapped.
Nash is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nash wants to stand but Banks is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Banks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nash throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Nash misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banks works his way into side control.
Banks tries for a kimura but Nash is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Nash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nash has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banks but great work by Nash .
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
Nash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banks in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to pass the guard but Nash defending well.
Banks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Nash is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banks is looking for a kimura but Nash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banks to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nash is defending against the submission attempts here by Banks.
Banks 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Banks 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nash misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nash 's guard.
Banks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nash defend it? Banks steps over the head and cranks it - Nash is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Banks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Banks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Multio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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248 lbs
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Multio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Multio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Multio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Multio is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stevenson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Multio is looking to defend but Stevenson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Multio! Stevenson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Multio taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Greg Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron St James!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but St James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Hardy misses.
St James misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
St James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Hardy throws a body punch but St James moves out of range.
Hardy lands a jab to St James's midsection.
Hardy takes a swing at St James's ribcage but misses.
St James misses with a looping left.
St James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St James.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and St James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
St James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from St James.
St James postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
St James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but St James is one step ahead there.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St James dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
so St James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
St James thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
St James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy wants to sweep here but St James controlling him for the moment.
St James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
St James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
St James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St James moves away.
St James looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
St James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from St James.
St James closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. St James pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrison Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron St James.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St James manages to avoid it.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St James misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron St James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St James.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
St James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St James off to one side.
Hardy takes a swing at St James's ribcage but misses.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St James looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St James dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
No luck for St James with that takedown attempt.
St James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St James.
St James in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
I wouldn't like to be where Hardy is right now.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
St James is trying to ground and pound but Hardy uses the momentary lack of control by St James to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but St James is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing St James from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St James is looking to advance position but Hardy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
St James is looking to get to half guard.
Hardy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but St James is surviving well by controlling Hardy's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hardy thowing shots but they're missing.
St James is in all sorts of trouble here.
St James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St James is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
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.
Hardy throwing strikes here but St James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
St James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hardy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hardy looking to ground and pound but St James is blocking nicely.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St James is looking to escape.
Hardy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but St James defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harrison Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St James momentarily.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and St James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St James connects with a nice short shot to Hardy's temple.
Hardy is looking to control St James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
St James trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to improve his position but St James is controlling well.
St James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St James throws a strike but Hardy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
St James trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St James throws a head punch that misses.
St James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St James is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a sloppy body shot
and St James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
St James looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and St James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardy is controlling St James's posture.
St James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St James wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St James 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St James misses with a hook.
St James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and St James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St James throws a big shot that misses.
Cameron St James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy looks for a takedown but St James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrison Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Hardy misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron St James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron St James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Fable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fable has chosen Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest as his entrance music. Dexter Fable told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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181 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Fable!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fable throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arbenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arbenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fable throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Fable there.
Fable misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Fable lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arbenson doesn't seem phased though.
Arbenson slips under a jab from Fable.
Both fighters circling a little - Arbenson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Fable.
Fable throws a jab when Arbenson was well out of range.
Dexter Fable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fable takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Arbenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arbenson - that will leave a mark!
Fable ducks under a wild hook from Arbenson.
Fable drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arbenson manages to avoid it.
Fable throws a jab when Arbenson was well out of range.
Fable lands with a cross.
Arbenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fable.
Arbenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arbenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fable.
Fable misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fable throws a head kick that Arbenson semi-blocks.
Fable with a hook.
Arbenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dexter Fable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arbenson clinches up against the cage.
Fable tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arbenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fable lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Fable - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arbenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dexter Fable has been cut.
Arbenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fable blocks it with crossed arms.
Arbenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fable working aggressively here.
Fable is struggling to control the position.
Arbenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fable tries to stall but Arbenson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fable misses with the head strike.
Arbenson misses with a knee to the head.
Fable lands a right hand.
Arbenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fable lands a hook that snaps the head of Arbenson backwards.
Fable lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arbenson tries to work over Fable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fable makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fable - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arbenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fable misses with the head strike.
Arbenson tries a body shot but Fable blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fable.
Fable lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fable lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arbenson backwards.
Arbenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fable's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Fable fails to land.
Arbenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fable blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fable lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arbenson backwards.
Fable gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arbenson.
Fable lands with a left to the head.
Fable is trying to stall.
Fable takes an elbow to the temple.
Fable misses with a punch on the inside.
Fable blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fable.
Arbenson looking to throw knees to the head but Fable is blocking nicely.
Fable lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Fable.
Fable breaks from the clinch.
Arbenson moves in looking to clinch but Fable pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fable takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fable'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.
Fable misses with a jab to the body
and Fable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fable throws a big shot that misses.
Fable throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arbenson counters with a body kick.
Arbenson throws a hook to the side of Fable's head but Fable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arbenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arbenson throws a right hand that Fable ducks under and follows up with a left that Fable also avoids with ease.
Fable looks to land a right hand but Arbenson moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Fable.
Arbenson misses with a body shot.
Arbenson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fable throws a leg kick but Arbenson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fable misses with a combination
and Arbenson counters with a head kick.
Good exchange - Fable coming out on top.
Arbenson walks into a jab.
Fable misses with an uppercut. Arbenson saw that one coming.
Arbenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Fable misses.
Fable avoids the head kick by Arbenson.
Arbenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson throws a push kick but Fable slaps the foot to one side.
Arbenson lands with a cross.
Fable tries to land a front kick but Arbenson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arbenson fails with the takedown.
Arbenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fable throws a hook but Arbenson blocks it.
Fable misses with a looping left.
Fable avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arbenson.
Fable cracks the inside of Arbenson's front leg.
Fable misses with a jab to the body
and Arbenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arbenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Arbenson misses.
Arbenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Fable misses.
Arbenson slips under a jab.
Fable rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arbenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fable looks to land a combination but Arbenson avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fable keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fable lands with a good body shot.
Arbenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fable.
Arbenson dodges the punch combination from Fable.
Fable just misses with a punch to the body.
Fable blocks a head kick by Arbenson.
Fable misses the shot to the body.
Arbenson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fable looks to land a right hand but Arbenson moved out of range.
Fable fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fable on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fable misses with a shot to the body
and Arbenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fable is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fable throws an overhand right that lands on Arbenson's shoulder, as Arbenson tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fable.
Fable scores with a jab to the body.
Arbenson throws a wild body kick that Fable sees coming a mile off.
Fable lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fable throws a series of punches but Arbenson avoids them all with ease.
Fable connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fable looks to land a left hand but Arbenson moved out of range nicely.
Arbenson misses with a body kick.
A big left from Fable misses.
Arbenson throws a shot from downtown. Fable moves away and avoids it.
Fable lands a body shot.
Fable misses with an uppercut. Arbenson saw that one coming.
Dexter Fable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fable takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fable lands with a good body shot.
Fable thuds his right hand into Arbenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fable misses with a double jab
and Arbenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Fable does it's job there.
Fable waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arbenson.
Fable connects with a single shot there.
Arbenson tries to land a front kick but Fable steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arbenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fable lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fable tests Arbenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fable thows a leg kick but Arbenson checks it
and Arbenson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fable misses with a combination
and Arbenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fable thinking.
Fable thows a body shot but no joy.
Magus Arbenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arbenson misses with a leg kick
and Fable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fable will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fable misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Arbenson.
Nice defenses there by Arbenson.
Fable misses with a hook to the body
and Arbenson counters with a left to the body.
Arbenson cracks Fable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fable tests Arbenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arbenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Fable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fable 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Fable!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is To Hell and Back. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
269 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Jones.
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
McLovin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLovin misses with a straight right.
McLovin lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLovin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws and low kick but McLovin moves out of range easily.
McLovin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones avoids the head kick by McLovin.
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
McLovin moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
McLovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
McLovin throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
McLovin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin misses with an uppercut.
McLovin thumps Jones with a low kick.
McLovin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones scores with a leg kick.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by McLovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLovin.
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!
McLovin tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
McLovin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
McLovin feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McLovin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones is rocked!
McLovin sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jones's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jones's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob McLovin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rza Reckta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reckta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring The Pain. Jones has chosen MANY MEN as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rza Reckta!
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, Tiger Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a jab to Reckta's midsection.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Reckta looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Reckta staying out of range there.
Jones throws a hook but Reckta blocks it.
Jones moves forwards but Reckta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Jones lands.
Decent striking displayed by Reckta there.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reckta throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Tiger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reckta misses with a hook.
Reckta throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reckta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reckta was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Reckta thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Jones misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reckta.
Jones defending well as Reckta loads up on a big left hand.
Reckta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Reckta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reckta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reckta misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Reckta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiger Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Reckta throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Jones catches Reckta right on the button with a cross.
Jones clobbers Reckta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckta misses with a wild body shot.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones defending well as Reckta loads up on a big left hand.
Reckta scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reckta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones moves out of range as Reckta strikes.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Reckta avoids the body shot from Jones.
Horrible takedown by Reckta or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckta jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Reckta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reckta takes one to the chin there.
Jones works Reckta's body with a nice hook.
Reckta misses with an uppercut.
Reckta misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reckta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reckta misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Reckta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reckta gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones swings for the body but Reckta moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reckta avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones works Reckta's body with a nice hook.
Jones digs a good body shot into Reckta's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Reckta is out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Reckta is out of range.
Reckta shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rza Reckta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reckta.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reckta ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones slips a straight right by Reckta.
Jones with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reckta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses the body punch
and Reckta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Reckta.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
enabling Reckta to counter with a crisp jab.
Reckta scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones defending well as Reckta loads up on a big left hand.
Reckta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reckta just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones takes a swing at Reckta's ribcage but misses.
Tiger Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tests Reckta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones swings for the body but Reckta moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reckta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jones works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Reckta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reckta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reckta.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckta with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reckta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reckta trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones postures up.
Reckta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reckta is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Reckta wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckta working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reckta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reckta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reckta 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.
Reckta unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reckta looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reckta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reckta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Reckta's guard. A big mistake from Reckta there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reckta looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rza Reckta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a hook but Reckta blocks it.
Jones defending well as Reckta loads up on a big left hand.
Reckta just misses with a punch to the body.
Reckta misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Reckta takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Reckta misses.
Reckta scores with a jab.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reckta rather than just go for the knockout.
Reckta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Reckta misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckta shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Reckta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tests Reckta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reckta moves away.
Reckta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reckta throws a big shot that misses.
Reckta defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Reckta misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Reckta avoids the head kick by Jones.
Reckta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Reckta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Reckta just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
so Reckta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reckta throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reckta wants to sweep but no luck.
Reckta trying to control the position.
Reckta has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckta looking for a sweep. Not yet Reckta, not yet.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reckta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Reckta controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Reckta keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Reckta to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reckta throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reckta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Reckta.
Reckta slips a straight right by Jones.
Reckta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reckta somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tha Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by lukenback texas. Steve Headden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tha Man's chin.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tha Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headden thows a body shot but no joy.
Headden tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Headden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Headden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Headden motions for Man to come forward. Headden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Headden lands a nice looking body kick.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Headden's leg but Headden calmly moves out of range.
Man looks to clinch
and Headden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Man is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Headden lands with a nice body kick.
Man clinches but Headden breaks the clinch
and Headden counters with a solid body kick.
Man is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Headden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Man's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Headden has his hands clasped together around Man's back. He's all about the action.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Headden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Headden defends it.
Headden wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Man 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.
Man trying to control from Headden's half guard. Headden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Headden pulls Man in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Headden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Headden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Headden wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man slips a jab from Headden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Headden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Headden counters with a big head kick but Man shrugs it off.
Headden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Headden slips under a jab from Man.
Headden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Headden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws a head kick that Headden semi-blocks.
Headden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Headden moves out of range easily.
Headden throws a lazy head kick
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Headden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Man
and Headden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man thows a leg kick but Headden checks it
and Headden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Headden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Headden misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a nice body kick.
Headden is breathing heavily.
Headden blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Headden.
Man clinches but Headden breaks the clinch
and Headden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man has his hands on Headden's head, controlling the position.
Man manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden is looking to get to half guard.
Man thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four 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.
Headden wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Man looking to ground and pound but Headden is blocking nicely.
Headden can't escape the position.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Headden is looking to escape.
Man is really struggling to control Headden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Headden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Man throws and low kick but Headden moves out of range easily.
Headden blocks a head kick by Man.
Man misses with a head kick.
Headden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve Headden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Headden misses with a head kick.
Headden throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Man stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Headden follows into mount!
Man is rocked!
It looks like Tha Man has been cut.
Headden controlling his opponent.
Oh Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Headden controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Headden forces the positional change into back control.
Steve Headden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Headden really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Headden avoiding Man 's attempts to control his hands.
Headden controls the position.
Tha Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man rolls, trying to escape but Headden keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Headden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Steve Headden just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Headden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Headden throws a hook but Man blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man wants to clinch but Headden slips to the side
and Headden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Headden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Headden scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Headden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Headden 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Headden!
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