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PFC 35: McCarty vs. Skif PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hirohito Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirohito Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Thane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Thane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sato.
Sato lands a jab to the head.
Thane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thane throws a combination. Sato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Hirohito Sato has been cut.
Michael Thane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Thane.
Thane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Sato throws a body kick that misses.
Sato blocks a head kick by Thane.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sato.
Thane avoids the head kick by Sato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thane manages to circle out of the way.
Thane scores with a body shot.
Sato wants to clinch.
Thane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sato throws a head kick but Thane moves out of range.
Thane swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato misses with a body punch
and Thane counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thane!
Sato slips under a jab.
Sato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thane if he has to take too many more of those.
Thane connects with a body shot that sends Sato's belly button to the back.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thane missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thane just manages to avoid it.
Sato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thane misses with an uppercut.
Thane motions for Sato to come forward. Thane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thane manages to circle out of the way.
Thane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sato is rocked!
Nice body punch from Thane.
Oh Sato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thane drops Sato with a big left hand! Sato is injured, injured bad! Thane jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Thane!
A victorious Michael Thane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Fredholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dinji Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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229 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicolas Fredholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dinji Kong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredholm avoids the head kick by Kong.
Fredholm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Fredholm cracks Kong with an uppercut from hell and Kong crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fredholm's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Dinji Kong has been cut.
Fredholm postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Fredholm trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Fredholm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Fredholm advances nicely into full mount.
Kong is trying to escape the mount.
Fredholm postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kong is out cold - huge knockout for Fredholm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Fredholm!
Our winner, Nicolas Fredholm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Eisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Carlyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrick Eisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eisenberg on the side of the head.
Carlyle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eisenberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Carlyle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carlyle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eisenberg's head.
Eisenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlyle defends it easily.
Carlyle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eisenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carlyle has Eisenberg in his guard.
Eisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eisenberg's guard.
Carlyle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlyle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eisenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eisenberg keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Eisenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Eisenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eisenberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Eisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg working a defensive guard here.
Eisenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carlyle 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.
Carlyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eisenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Eisenberg controls Carlyle momentarily but Carlyle frees himself.
Carlyle trying to control but Eisenberg is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carlyle is in close to Eisenberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle advances position into side control!
Carlyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eisenberg keeps working.
Carlyle looks up at the clock and then as Eisenberg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carlyle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlyle cracks Eisenberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carlyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carlyle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carlyle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eisenberg is avoiding damage well.
Carlyle scoring with punches from side control.
Carlyle cracks Eisenberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eisenberg, who protects the arm well.
Eisenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eisenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlyle wants to control but Eisenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle tries to get to full guard but Eisenberg has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle is not content to let Eisenberg control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carlyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fredrick Eisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eisenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eisenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eisenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eisenberg can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Eisenberg.
A combination from Carlyle does no damage.
Carlyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eisenberg.
Carlyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlyle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eisenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle is working Eisenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Eisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlyle defends it easily.
Eisenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Carlyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carlyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eisenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlyle wants to get back to his feet.
Eisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Eisenberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carlyle is nestled in close to Eisenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Carlyle is trying to control. Eisenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eisenberg trying to hold on to Carlyle's head to control him but Carlyle postures up.
Eisenberg is looking for a sweep. Carlyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eisenberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlyle is thwarting Eisenberg's attempts to control the position.
Eisenberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carlyle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eisenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg is looking to control Carlyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eisenberg avoid being mounted?
Eisenberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carlyle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eisenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlyle working Eisenberg over with strikes.
Eisenberg has hold of Carlyle's hands but Carlyle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Carlyle connects with a nice short shot to Eisenberg's temple.
Carlyle is looking for a kimura here.
Carlyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is nestled in close to Eisenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eisenberg gets back to full guard.
Eisenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eisenberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carlyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carlyle cracks Eisenberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Eisenberg looks to land a left hand but Carlyle moved out of range nicely.
Carlyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlyle shoots in for a double leg but Eisenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eisenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carlyle looks for a takedown but Eisenberg sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eisenberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlyle connects with a high kick.
Carlyle throws a sloppy head kick and Eisenberg moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlyle tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Carlyle.
Eisenberg misses with a looping left.
Eisenberg scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlyle.
A little feinted left hand from Carlyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlyle misses with a body shot.
Carlyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eisenberg checks a low kick from Carlyle.
Carlyle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carlyle throws a head kick but Eisenberg moves out of range.
Eisenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlyle.
Carlyle tries to bum rush Eisenberg with a series of wild strikes but Eisenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eisenberg misses with a straight right.
Eisenberg has closed the distance and engaged Carlyle in a clinch.
Carlyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle with a poor takedown
and Carlyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eisenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carlyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carlyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eisenberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eisenberg connects with a looping right hand.
Eisenberg tries to clinch up.
Carlyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Eisenberg is just out of range.
Charles Carlyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Carlyle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eisenberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Eisenberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Carlyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eisenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlyle has managed to get both his arms back between Eisenberg's legs - danger averted.
Carlyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlyle working some strikes from top position.
Eisenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Eisenberg, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle postures up.
Carlyle trying to control but Eisenberg is working from the bottom.
Eisenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlyle stopping the sweep attempt from Eisenberg.
Carlyle trying to control but Eisenberg is working from the bottom.
Carlyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlyle lands a couple of elbows.
Carlyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Eisenberg keeps moving.
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.
Eisenberg working for a triangle but Carlyle defends it easily.
Fredrick Eisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eisenberg keeping full guard, as Carlyle tries to pass.
Carlyle working some strikes from top position.
Carlyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Eisenberg has wrist control.
Carlyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carlyle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eisenberg striking off his back but it's not causing Carlyle any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Carlyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Carlyle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Cesar Snellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Psycho Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Cesar Snellman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snellman rushes Vaughan and presses him up against the cage.
Vaughan looking to slow down the pace here.
Snellman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vaughan regains guard.
Snellman throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughan trying to keep a closed guard but Snellman is proving a slippery customer.
Snellman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Snellman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snellman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snellman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snellman is one step ahead there.
Vaughan can't keep his opponent in guard - Snellman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vaughan wants to control but Snellman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snellman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughan keeps working.
Vaughan is trying to control but can't.
Snellman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaughan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vaughan tries to roll over but Snellman keeps him under control.
Snellman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughan keeps working.
Snellman thows a huge punch but Vaughan dodges it nicely.
Snellman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snellman drops an elbow to the side of Vaughan's head.
Snellman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vaughan tries to get to full guard but Snellman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snellman passes to full mount!
Snellman lands with some strikes.
Vaughan is in a horrible position here. Snellman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Psycho Vaughan has been cut.
Snellman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vaughan is rocked!
That has opened up Psycho Vaughan's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Psycho Vaughan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julius Cesar Snellman!
After the fight, Julius Cesar Snellman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredy Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredy Benton 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredy Benton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flocka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benton checks the leg kick.
Flocka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benton in his tracks.
Benton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benton drives through with a takedown into Flocka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flocka's head.
Flocka wants to stand and escape but Benton is having none of it.
Benton postures up in Flocka's guard and throws a big left but Flocka blocks it.
Benton postures up in Flocka's guard and throws a big left but Flocka blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flocka's head.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Flocka blocks nicely.
Benton stops Flocka from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benton cracks Flocka with a solid left hand.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton works over Flocka with some ground and pound from guard.
Flocka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flocka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
Benton is stalling in the full guard.
Flocka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flocka.
Flocka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flocka.
Benton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flocka to the mat! Flocka manages to get full guard.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Flocka wants to stand and escape but Benton is having none of it.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Benton passes into half guard.
Flocka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benton.
Benton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka wants to get back to his feet.
Flocka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
Benton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flocka is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benton is nestled in close to Flocka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benton winds up and cracks Flocka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flocka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flocka keeps working.
Benton slips a nice elbow through Flocka's hands, connecting with Flocka's forehead.
Ground and pound from Benton.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benton lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut.
Benton prevents Flocka from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredy Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benton dives in and scores a takedown into Flocka's guard.
Benton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flocka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton stops Flocka from standing up.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flocka wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Flocka's brow.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flocka is rocked!
Wacka Flocka's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Flocka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fredy Benton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devario Koleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has chosen Switchblade Smiles as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devario Koleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjen Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overeem feints a counter leg kick.
Koleman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Overeem manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overeem.
Koleman is trying to pull guard but Overeem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Overeem tries to work over Koleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Overeem walks away with a smile on his face. Koleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devario Koleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Overeem misses
and Koleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overeem scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem lands with a kick to the temple. Koleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overeem to the mat! Overeem manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Koleman postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Koleman trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem controlling Koleman's posture.
Koleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koleman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Overeem manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overeem is trying to push Koleman away but Koleman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koleman tries to pull guard but Overeem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Overeem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koleman tries to pull guard but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Koleman gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Overeem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a low kick but Koleman avoids it.
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koleman shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koleman off to one side.
Overeem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crack! A monster head kick from Overeem and Koleman falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arjen Overeem!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjen Overeem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbellos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CANT BE TOUCHED!!!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbellos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poroshenko counters with a single leg into guard. Skrumbellos didn't expect that.
Poroshenko is standing up over Skrumbellos . Skrumbellos looks to escape but Poroshenko dives into side control.
Poroshenko trying to control the position but Skrumbellos is working away.
Skrumbellos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko in side control, throwing shots but Skrumbellos defends.
Poroshenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skrumbellos is avoiding damage well.
Skrumbellos is trying to get back to his feet.
Skrumbellos dodges the ground and pound from Poroshenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos is trying to buck Poroshenko off.
Poroshenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Skrumbellos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Poroshenko is putting a hurting on Skrumbellos here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Skrumbellos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Poroshenko.
Poroshenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skrumbellos is avoiding damage well.
Skrumbellos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Poroshenko working the ground and pound.
That has opened up Devin Skrumbellos 's cut even more.
Poroshenko lands some shots froms side control.
The cut above Devin Skrumbellos 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devin Skrumbellos 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petro Poroshenko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wolf Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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186 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Batroc misses its intended target.
Batroc ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Batroc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Batroc.
Batroc tries a head kick but it misses.
Batroc blocks a jab.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Batroc tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batroc closes the distance and clinches.
Batroc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batroc keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batroc gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Batroc has double underhooks.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batroc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Mac Airt working hard to break the clinch.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.
Batroc leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Batroc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Batroc.
Batroc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batroc lands a left hand.
Batroc misses with some punches.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Batroc has double underhooks.
Batroc misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batroc scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt breaks from the clinch.
Batroc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Batroc.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Batroc ducks down to avoid it.
Batroc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt lands with an uppercut that bounces Batroc off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batroc clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Batroc.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Batroc is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Batroc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Batroc's head but Batroc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batroc throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Batroc makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mac Airt really felt that one!
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Batroc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Batroc needs to keep his hands up - Mac Airt had a free shot at his head there.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mac Airt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batroc throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batroc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Batroc throws a nice head kick!
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut
and Batroc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batroc closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Batroc has him pinned against the cage.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Batroc.
Batroc scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Batroc.
A short uppercut from Batroc.
Batroc is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Batroc.
Batroc stalling in the clinch.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batroc clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mac Airt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batroc.
Batroc tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Airt throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batroc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Airt misses with a jab to the body
and Batroc counters with a left and a right that stings Mac Airt.
Batroc slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Batroc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batroc.
Georges Batroc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batroc throws a head kick that Mac Airt semi-blocks.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Batroc's head but Batroc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batroc fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc lands a jab.
Mac Airt scores with a nice head shot.
Batroc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batroc has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batroc.
Batroc has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Batroc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Batroc won't allow it.
Batroc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Batroc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batroc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mac Airt.
Georges Batroc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Batroc has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Batroc has the dominant position.
Batroc tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batroc has Mac Airt pushed against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batroc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batroc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batroc gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Batroc has the dominant position.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batroc has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Batroc pushes him back against the cage.
Batroc dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batroc throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batroc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Batroc throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac Airt circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batroc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Batroc keeps him there for the moment.
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batroc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batroc ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batroc throwing a counter right hand but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Batroc avoids nicely.
Batroc lands a head kick. Mac Airt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batroc throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batroc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mac Airt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batroc scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Batroc clinches up with Mac Airt and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Batroc won't allow it.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Batroc has double underhooks.
Batroc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Batroc misses with a punch to the body.
Batroc has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac Airt is trying to push Batroc away but Batroc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batroc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mac Airt is breathing heavily.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batroc throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batroc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batroc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Batroc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Batroc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Batroc feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt jabs Batroc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Batroc clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Batroc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses with a low kick.
Batroc has closed the distance and engaged Mac Airt in a clinch.
Batroc working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Batroc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batroc taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Batroc pushes him back against the cage.
Batroc prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Batroc lands an uppercut.
Batroc has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batroc controlling the action here for a moment.
Mac Airt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Mac Airt both land. Nice combination.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Batroc is out of range.
Batroc wants to clinch up but Mac Airt keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batroc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Batroc instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batroc takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Batroc.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batroc lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Batroc presses Mac Airt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batroc.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batroc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batroc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batroc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batroc lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Batroc.
Mac Airt is rocked!
Batroc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt is still on wobbly legs! Can Batroc finish him?
Batroc creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mac Airt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mac Airt drops to his knees and Batroc pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Batroc!
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piston Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Piston Horiguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight throws the kick towards the body but Horiguchi avoids it.
A combination from Horiguchi does no damage.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi misses the body punch
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Horiguchi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knight's head.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horiguchi at a distance.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Knight.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Horiguchi sees coming a mile off.
Knight swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horiguchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Knight.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knight moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Knight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.
Knight checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight thuds his right hand into Horiguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Horiguchi's head back.
Knight scores with a body shot.
Knight thows a body kick. Horiguchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Horiguchi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Knight landing knees to the head.
Knight cracks Horiguchi with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight pulls guard effortlessly.
Knight working for a triangle but Horiguchi defends it easily.
Horiguchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Horiguchi frees his head nicely. Oh but Knight has switched to an armbar! Horiguchi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shovel Knight! Shovel Knight retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Shovel Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Skif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Attila Skif!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty throws a jab but it's blocked by Skif.
McCarty misses with a low kick.
Skif has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCarty is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skif moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skif's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCarty under the eye.
McCarty thuds his shin into the meat of Skif's side.
McCarty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skif will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarty up against the cage.
McCarty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McCarty as the two fighters clinch.
McCarty can't find room to land a body shot as Skif controls the action.
McCarty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCarty blocks a body shot from Skif.
Skif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skif lands with a light punch inside.
Skif prevents a body shot from McCarty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCarty blocks a body shot from Skif.
McCarty scores with a hook to the body.
McCarty blocks a body shot from Skif.
McCarty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
McCarty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skif backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarty.
Skif blocking some punches.
McCarty wants to stall.
McCarty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarty just leaning against Skif, taking a breather.
A short right from McCarty on the inside.
Skif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarty lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCarty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skif misses with the head strike.
McCarty misses with the head strike.
Skif pushes McCarty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCarty blocking some punches.
McCarty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skif trying to stall but McCarty improves his position.
McCarty misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
Skif tries to throw a body punch but McCarty avoids it by throwing Skif back against the cage.
McCarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarty blocks an uppercut.
McCarty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skif working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty blocks a body shot from Skif.
Skif tries a body shot but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty blocking some punches.
Skif can't find room to land a body shot as McCarty controls the action.
McCarty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarty.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skif.
McCarty blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skif.
Skif swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarty misses with some punches.
Skif misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarty stalling the fight.
Skif is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCarty is keeping busy.
McCarty blocks an uppercut.
McCarty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarty blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skif misses with some punches.
Skif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarty throws a punch but it's blocked by Skif.
McCarty lands with a light punch inside.
Skif tries to stall but McCarty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skif takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Skif dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skif receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skif.
Skif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarty misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCarty scores with a body shot.
Skif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by McCarty's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Skif.
McCarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attila Skif 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.
Skif throws a head kick that misses
and McCarty counters with a good low kick that Skif was not able to check.
Skif misses the shot to the body.
Skif avoids the body shot from McCarty.
Skif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skif digs a good body shot into McCarty's ribs.
Skif throws a big shot that misses.
Skif throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skif throws a head kick that misses
and McCarty counters with a nice body shot.
Attila Skif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skif throws a lazy body kick
and McCarty counters with a nice leg kick.
McCarty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCarty clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarty lands an uppercut.
McCarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCarty scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarty has a couple of punches blocked by Skif.
Skif blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Skif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skif will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarty up against the cage.
Skif is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Skif.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarty.
Skif slows down the pace here.
Skif throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarty.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
Skif swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skif throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty throws a punch but it's blocked by Skif.
Skif lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarty backwards.
McCarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Skif on the inside.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Attila Skif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skif misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from McCarty as the two fighters clinch.
McCarty lands a right hand.
Skif lands a body shot.
Skif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skif throws a head punch that misses.
Skif lands a body shot.
McCarty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skif tries to stall but McCarty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarty blocks an uppercut.
Skif misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skif lands a right hand.
Skif blocks a body shot from McCarty.
McCarty scores with a hook to the body.
McCarty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McCarty.
Skif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skif throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarty.
Skif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skif has a couple of punches blocked by McCarty.
McCarty scores with a hook to the body.
Skif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skif tries to throw a body punch but McCarty avoids it by throwing Skif back against the cage.
Skif tries a body shot but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty lands a right hand.
McCarty misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McCarty.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarty throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarty tries to stall but Skif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skif tries to work over McCarty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skif lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Skif.
Skif lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from McCarty as the two fighters clinch.
McCarty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skif blocking some punches.
McCarty takes a shot to the head.
McCarty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Skif.
Skif working aggressively here.
Skif misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skif.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Attila Skif will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skif on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCarty looks to land a combination but Skif avoids it well.
Skif takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCarty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarty moves forwards but Skif connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarty drives through and clinches with Skif against the cage.
Skif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skif tries to work over McCarty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
McCarty blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skif is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skif is trying to stall.
McCarty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty gets through Skif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCarty throws a punch but it's blocked by Skif.
McCarty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skif is trying to stall.
Skif is leaning against McCarty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skif.
McCarty lands a shoulder strike.
McCarty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skif looking to slow down the pace here.
McCarty prevents a body shot from Skif.
Skif misses with the head strike.
Skif misses with some punches.
Skif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
Skif lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarty.
Skif swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skif lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCarty or not.
Skif presses McCarty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Skif.
Skif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skif taking a breather.
McCarty swings wildly with an uppercut but Skif uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Skif.
Skif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
Skif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skif.
McCarty scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCarty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skif.
Skif scores with a shoulder strike.
Skif stalling in the clinch but McCarty improves position.
Skif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skif is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarty gets an underhook and turns Skif into the cage.
McCarty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skif misses with some punches.
McCarty prevents a body shot from Skif.
McCarty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skif working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skif.
Skif lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarty working aggressively here.
Skif misses with a punch to the body.
Skif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skif wants to stall.
Skif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skif blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skif.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skif tries a body shot but McCarty blocks it.
McCarty trying to control the position but instead, Skif has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCarty into the cage.
A short body shot lands from McCarty as the two fighters clinch.
Skif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarty's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Skif really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skif misses with a body kick.
McCarty tried to counter with a leg kick but Skif avoided it.
Skif just misses with a punch to the body.
Skif fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skif throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCarty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Skif is predictable there
and McCarty counters with a straight right hand.
McCarty scores with a kick to the body.
McCarty lands a two punch combo.
Skif is rocked!
McCarty lands with a nice body punch.
Skif is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarty finish him?
McCarty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skif takes a step back to recover.
That kick from McCarty tenderised Skif's leg. Skif is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCarty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skif takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCarty lands a hook that stumbles Skif back into the cage. McCarty follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Skif to the canvas! McCarty pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Skif has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darren McCarty!
Darren McCarty retains his light heavyweight title!
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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