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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bernside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Ray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernside lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bernside definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bernside tried to counter with a leg kick but Ray avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bernside!
Ray rushes Bernside and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ray blocks a body shot from Bernside.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Ray.
Bernside blocks a body shot from Ray.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray trying to control the position but instead, Bernside has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ray into the cage.
Ray letting Bernside take a breather here.
Ray digs a right hand underneath Bernside's ribcage. Bernside let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray controlling the action here for a moment.
Bernside breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernside lands a front kick.
Ray punishes Bernside's body with a nice straight punch.
Bernside pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernside throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bernside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernside throws a quick counter head kick but Ray was just out of range.
Bernside feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ray's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bernside. Beautiful body shot.
Bernside looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside.
Bernside moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bernside lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Ray misses.
A lazy left from Bernside finds it's target.
Bernside misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ray misses.
Bernside throws a head kick that Ray semi-blocks.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernside scores with a hook to the body. Ray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bernside lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ray avoids a kick to the body.
Ray goes for a double leg but Bernside avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernside continues to drive forward.
Bernside scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bernside takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Bernside staying out of range there.
Ray connects with a body shot that sends Bernside's belly button to the back.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside slips under a jab from Ray.
Bernside appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bernside misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bernside slips a straight right by Ray.
Bernside feints and then cracks Ray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ray down.
Ray tries to clinch but Bernside is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernside lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside.
Bernside takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Ray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernside looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernside uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray.
A big left from Ray misses.
Bernside thuds his shin into the meat of Ray's side.
Bernside throws a body kick that misses.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernside moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Bernside controls his hands.
Bernside lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bernside dominated that round.
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.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bernside!
Ray throws a leg kick
and Bernside cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ray blocks the body kick.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bernside has managed to clinch.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ray gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernside backwards.
Ray scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernside tries to pull guard but Ray holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernside drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bernside swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray tries to work over Bernside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Bernside avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernside is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bernside lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernside.
Ray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bernside seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ray can turn it around.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricky Ray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernside's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ray's elbow.
Bernside tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernside displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ray up against the cage.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Bernside lands a nice uppercut.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernsides head.
Ray blocking some punches.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bernside breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray missing with a left hand there. Bernside was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Bernside was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ray.
Ray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernside lands a nice looking body kick.
Ray tries to clinch but Bernside moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bernside scores with a four punch combination!
Ray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bernside lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bernside missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray misses with a two punch combination.
Bernside wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bernside wants to clinch
and Ray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Bernside was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bernside just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernside swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernside fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bernside misses with a double jab
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernside scores with a leg kick.
Ray throws a sloppy body shot
and Bernside counters with a nice uppercut.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bernside counters with a low kick, right behind Ray 's knee.
Bernside swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
A jab from Bernside finds it's way through Ray's defenses.
The fighters circling - Bernside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David Bernside is winning the standup battle so far.
Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bernside. Bernside obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Ray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bernside dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
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!
Bernside goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Bernside
letting Ray counter with a right hand.
Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernside lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernside pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Bernside lands with an overhand left.
Ray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bernside counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ray thinking.
Bernside misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Ray.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bernside to the ground. Ray is now in Bernside's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernside seems keen to control Ray's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray won't allow Bernside to sweep him here.
Ray trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Bernside is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray gets a takedown into half guard.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernside is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricky Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to free his trapped foot but Bernside is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bernside is not content to let Ray control the position.
Bernside regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ray.
Bernside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
Bernside stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Bernside in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Bernside from controlling successfully.
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.
Ray is trying to keep Bernside in close.
Bernside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernside tries to land a body kick
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernside throws a jab but it's blocked by Ray.
A jab lands there for Bernside.
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Ray.
Bernside throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Come on Bernside - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ray.
I think Bernside has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bernside!
An out of breath David Bernside thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Filipovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cameron Glover's chin.
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200 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Glover!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic blocks a jab.
Michal Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Glover is having none of it.
Filipovic tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Glover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Michal Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipovic tries to clinch but Glover is having none of it.
Filipovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Glover pushes him off.
Glover's coach down at You call THAT wrestling?? was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filipovic wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Glover pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Filipovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Filipovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipovic is rocked!
Filipovic is working for takedown but Glover is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glover tries a body shot but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Filipovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glover counters with a nice right hand that sends Filipovic toppling to the canvas! Filipovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Glover finish him?!
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Look low, kick high! Glover uses the oldest trick in the book to send Filipovic tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Glover is absolutely delighted - when Filipovic wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cameron Glover!
A very excited looking Cameron Glover made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noritada Hanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon's entrance music is Catch Em By Surprise. A fine choice. Noritada Hanari 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noritada Hanari!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon moves out of range as Hanari throws a body kick.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanari circles away.
No luck for Brandon with that takedown attempt.
Hanari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandon manages to avoid it.
Brandon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandon throws a shot from downtown. Hanari moves away and avoids it.
Brandon 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.
Brandon scores with a head kick. Hanari tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Noritada Hanari has been cut.
Hanari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanari. Brandon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanari moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandon.
Brandon is looking to clinch.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandon scores with a nice head shot.
Brandon throws a solid leg kick but Hanari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandon.
Brandon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanari defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon looks for a takedown but Hanari sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon throws a nice looking combination but Hanari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanari.
Brandon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanari is fending him off so far but Brandon persists. Nope, Hanari circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanari misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanari staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.
Brandon misses with a body shot.
Brandon misses with a head kick.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenny Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brandon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanari.
Brandon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandon blocks the body kick.
Hanari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brandon's guard.
Brandon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hanari dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanari throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hanari throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
Brandon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hanari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandon keeps working.
Hanari tries for a kimura but Brandon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon wants to control but Hanari postures up.
Hanari has knee on belly momentarily but Brandon bucks him off and regains half guard.
Brandon is in trouble now - Hanari has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanari pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brandon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hanari wants to take a breather but Brandon is having none of it.
Hanari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanari wants to free his trapped foot but Brandon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brandon keeping hold of Hanari's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanari is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noritada Hanari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noritada Hanari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandon thuds a left hand into Hanari's body.
Brandon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noritada Hanari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandon manages to avoid it.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanari sprawls and moves away.
Hanari throws a solid leg kick but Brandon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanari.
Brandon looks for a takedown but Hanari sprawls well.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanari wants to counter with a clinch but Brandon pushes him away.
Brandon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandon lands with a kick to the temple. Hanari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch lands to the side of Brandon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brandon is defended easily by Hanari.
Brandon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanari but Hanari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon throws a head kick that Hanari semi-blocks.
Brandon connects with a right hand. Hanari shakes it off.
Hanari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanari scores with a nice strike.
Hanari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanari lands with a slapping head kick.
Hanari cracks Brandon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandon is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanari.
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanari dives in for a single leg takedown but Brandon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brandon lands a jab.
Brandon seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Brandon misses.
Brandon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanari throws a wild body kick that Brandon sees coming a mile off.
Brandon misses with a double jab
and Hanari counters with a shoot takedown. Brandon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanari trying to move into half guard but instead Brandon has managed to sweep!
Brandon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandon is working Hanari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanari is on top in guard.
Hanari wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Hanari connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanari trying to control from half guard but Brandon is working away.
Hanari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Hanari wants to pass the guard but Brandon is defending well.
Brandon is looking to improve his position.
Hanari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hanari tries to control but Brandon wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hanari cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brandon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noritada Hanari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noritada Hanari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanari sprawls well. Hanari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brandon.
Hanari lands a slapping body shot.
Brandon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandon lands a jab to Hanari's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanari scores with a head kick.
Hanari lands a nice looking body kick.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanari throws a push kick but Brandon slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanari misses with a head kick.
Hanari swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Kenny Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanari thows a huge punch but Brandon dodges it nicely.
Brandon is not content to let Hanari control the position.
Brandon wants to get back to full guard.
Hanari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanari working the head and body with strikes.
Brandon is positioning himself well to prevent Hanari advancing to mount.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Hanari is controlling well.
Hanari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanari trying to control from half guard but Brandon is working away.
Noritada Hanari has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control but Hanari postures up.
Hanari is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brandon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanari wants to control but Brandon is keeping him busy.
Kenny Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanari seems to be working for a kimura but Brandon defends the submission attempt.
Hanari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hanari wants to get back to full guard.
Noritada Hanari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Hanari is working away.
Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanari defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanari trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noritada Hanari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanari 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noritada Hanari!
A victorious Noritada Hanari 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Vega has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
167 lbs
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37
169 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
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher lands a nice shot that snaps Vega's head back.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega misses with a left hand
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher misses with the combination.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Butcher.
Butcher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vega is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Butcher is looking for a counter combo.
Vega looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.
Bobby Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega gets tackled into the cage by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Butcher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Butcher.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Butcher lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a body kick.
Butcher throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vega throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Vega blocks a jab.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butcher defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Butcher misses
so Vega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega stands and throws Butcher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Butcher is not content to let Vega control the position.
Butcher is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vega is controlling him well.
Butcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butcher pushes Vega away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vega gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Butcher denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 strikes coming from Vega are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Butcher denies him.
Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butcher prevents Vega from improving position.
Vega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vega's guard! Nice work there by Butcher!
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Butcher dominated that round.
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.
Butcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Butcher looks to clinch
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Butcher.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Butcher lunges at Vega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vega's hand.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher connects with a body shot that sends Vega's belly button to the back.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Butcher.
A bone on bone clash there as Butcher blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Butcher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vega doesn't seem phased though.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Vega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vega avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy.
Bobby Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Butcher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Butcher misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Butcher does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Butcher swinging wildly here.
Vega scores with a spinning back kick!
Vega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butcher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vega is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vega - that will leave a mark!
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butcher tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vega if he has to take too many more of those.
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
Vega moves nicely into side control.
Steve Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vega's guard! Nice work there by Butcher!
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega controls Butcher momentarily but Butcher frees himself.
Vega is working an open guard so Butcher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vega slips under a jab from Butcher.
A head kick misses from Butcher.
Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher cracks Vega with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Butcher.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
Whack! Butcher lands a heavy head kick that drops Vega. The ref tackles Butcher to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vega was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bobby Butcher!
Bobby Butcher very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi's entrance music is Your'e The Best Around. A fine choice. Nahtic has chosen Sleeping My Day Away as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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40
142 lbs
51 - 13 - 3 |
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32
140 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahtic throws a lazy right hand but Miyagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahtic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nahtic's corner calls for a 1-2. Nahtic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nahtic tries to bum rush Miyagi with a series of wild strikes but Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahtic tries to clinch up.
Miyagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nahtic is out of range.
Miyagi throws a chopping leg kick but Nahtic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nahtic moves into the clinch successfully.
Nahtic breaks the clinch.
Nahtic lands with a hook. Miyagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miyagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Miyagi tenderised Nahtic's leg. Nahtic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miyagi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nahtic throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Nahtic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyagi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nahtic.
Nahtic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nahtic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyagi thumps Nahtic with a low kick.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Nahtic's front leg but catches the back leg as Nahtic tries to avoid it.
Miyagi throws a low kick, looking for Nahtic's leg but Nahtic calmly moves out of range.
Miyagi slips under a jab from Nahtic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nahtic.
Miyagi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi scores with a head kick. Nahtic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miyagi throws a wild body kick that Nahtic sees coming a mile off.
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nahtic misses with a low kick.
Miyagi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nahtic just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miyagi instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahtic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Miyagi misses.
Nahtic throws out a counter right but Miyagi avoids it with no problem.
Nahtic misses with a two punch combination.
Nahtic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Miyagi is looking to chop away at Nahtic's legs.
Nahtic throws the kick towards the body but Miyagi avoids it.
Miyagi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nahtic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nahtic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miyagi throws a big counter combination but Nahtic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nahtic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyagi slips a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nahtic throws a lazy uppercut
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nahtic's knee momentarily.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Nahtic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a head kick that half lands.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nahtic looks for the body kick but Miyagi saw that one coming.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nahtic lands a lovely overhand right.
Miyagi moves out of range as Nahtic strikes.
Nahtic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyagi blocks a low kick nicely.
Nahtic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Nahtic instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic breaks from the clinch.
Nahtic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi throws a solid leg kick but Nahtic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miyagi.
Nahtic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyagi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nahtic checks a leg kick.
Nahtic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nahtic scores with a head kick.
Nahtic 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.
Nahtic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyagi counters with a nice body kick.
Miyagi misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nahtic blocks the leg kick.
Nahtic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miyagi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nahtic checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nahtic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nahtic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miyagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahtic wants to clinch.
Miyagi appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Nahtic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nahtic moves into the clinch.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nahtic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Miyagi is having none of it.
A cross from Nahtic lands.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Miyagi misses.
Miyagi 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.
Nahtic throws a head kick that half lands.
Lou Nahtic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahtic darts in and clinches Miyagi up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Nahtic.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miyagi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nahtic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nahtic lands with a hook. Miyagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nahtic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahtic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Nahtic moves out of range easily.
Miyagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nahtic.
Nahtic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miyagi feints and then cracks Nahtic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nahtic down.
Nahtic is looking to clinch but Miyagi is avoiding it.
Nahtic tries to clinch up.
Nahtic closes the distance but Miyagi moves to the side
and Miyagi counters with a good low kick that Nahtic was not able to check.
Nahtic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick
and Nahtic counters with a series of strikes. Miyagi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nahtic throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nahtic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miyagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nahtic.
Miyagi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miyagi cracks the inside of Nahtic's front leg.
Miyagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nahtic scores with a nice right hand.
Miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Miyagi moves out of range.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nahtic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nahtic blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Nahtic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nahtic doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Nahtic throws a wild body kick that Miyagi sees coming a mile off.
Nahtic throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nahtic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nahtic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyagi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lou Nahtic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nahtic is looking to clinch but Miyagi is avoiding it.
Miyagi is looking for a counter combo.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Nahtic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nahtic misses with the combination.
Miyagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nahtic checks a leg kick.
Nahtic lands the left hand.
Nahtic throws a body kick that misses.
Nahtic gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nahtic.
Miyagi tries a knee to the head but Nahtic blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nahtic looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyagi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nahtic throws a nice head kick!
Miyagi clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nahtic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miyagi breaks from the clinch.
Nahtic moves out of range as Miyagi throws a body kick.
Miyagi rushes Nahtic and presses him up against the cage.
Miyagi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nahtic throws a lazy uppercut
and Miyagi counters with a head kick.
Miyagi slips a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nahtic throws a leg kick that misses.
Nahtic checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Nahtic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nahtic is looking to clinch.
Miyagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nahtic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Nahtic moves out of range easily.
Miyagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nahtic.
Nahtic scores with a hook.
Miyagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nahtic. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nahtic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nahtic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nahtic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Nahtic off balance momentarily.
Nahtic misses with a head kick.
Miyagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Nahtic misses.
Miyagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Nahtic avoided it.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyagi.
Miyagi is looking to slow Nahtic down with leg kicks.
Miyagi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Nahtic.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyagi.
An inside leg kick lands from Miyagi.
Nahtic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miyagi slips a straight right by Nahtic.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nahtic tries to clinch up but Miyagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miyagi has Nahtic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nahtic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Nahtic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Nahtic feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Nahtic misses the target.
Miyagi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nahtic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Nahtic blocks the low kick.
Nahtic is looking to clinch.
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Nahtic backs away, Miyagi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nahtic lunges at Miyagi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miyagi's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nahtic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyagi half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nahtic moves into the clinch successfully.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Miyagi is having none of it.
Nahtic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nahtic lunges at Miyagi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miyagi's hand.
Nahtic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nahtic forces Miyagi back against the cage and clinches.
Nahtic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nahtic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nahtic closes the distance but Miyagi moves to the side
and Miyagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nahtic's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Lou Nahtic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nahtic avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nahtic lands with an uppercut that bounces Miyagi off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi moves away from the strike by Nahtic.
Miyagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahtic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miyagi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyagi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miyagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahtic wants to clinch up but Miyagi keeps it at a distance.
Miyagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahtic looks to land a combination but Miyagi avoids it well.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Miyagi moves away
and Miyagi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kesuke Miyagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kesuke Miyagi.
Well Nahtic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Nahtic!
After winning the bout, Lou Nahtic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis comes into the arena with Mortal Kombat Theme blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Eli Armis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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36
145 lbs
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41
139 lbs
23 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace gets a double leg takedown into Armis's guard.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Armis is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Wallace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wallace trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armis shoots in and gets a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Armis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace has Armis pulled in close to control his posture.
Armis wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Armis controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Armis tries for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace is trying to improve his position.
Armis swings around for an armbar but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Armis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Armis's legs - danger averted.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Armis has wrist control.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Armis is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Armis looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
Armis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
Wallace controlling Armis's posture.
Armis wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eli Armis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armis.
Armis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Armis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Armis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Armis defends easily.
Armis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wallace's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Wallace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Armis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armis.
Armis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wallace's thigh. Wallace counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armis manages to get himself to full guard.
Eli Armis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Armis working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Armis's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control the position.
Armis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Armis's legs - danger averted.
Wallace trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
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.
Wallace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tyrone Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armis sprawls well initially but Wallace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Armis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armis's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Armis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wallace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armis passes Wallace's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armis to get the leverage.
Armis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armis prevents Wallace from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace is refusing to be controlled, as Armis sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is positioning himself well to prevent Armis advancing to mount.
Wallace is refusing to be controlled, as Armis sits in half guard.
Armis wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Armis is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Armis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Armis connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Wallace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armis on his heels. He'll look to pass Armis's guard now, I'm sure.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Armis is trying to keep Wallace in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Armis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Armis is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Armis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace wants to control but Armis is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Wallace.
Well Wallace 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Wallace!
Tyrone Wallace took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Taphorn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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36
130 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen throws a front kick that sends Taphorn stumbling back into the cage.
Taphorn staying out of range there.
Taphorn wants to counter with a clinch but Malmsteen pushes him away.
Nice shot by Taphorn.
Malmsteen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malmsteen misses with a looping left.
Malmsteen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
It appears Malmsteen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Malmsteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Malmsteen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taphorn tries to clinch up but Malmsteen circles away and keeps his distance.
Malmsteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Malmsteen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taphorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Malmsteen swings widly with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malmsteen!
Malmsteen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn has Malmsteen up against the cage in a clinch.
Malmsteen blocking some punches.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Taphorn avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Malmsteen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action.
Taphorn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taphorn blocking some punches.
Malmsteen blocking some punches.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Malmsteen misses.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Taphorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Malmsteen is having none of it.
Malmsteen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taphorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malmsteen lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malmsteen manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taphorn clobbers Malmsteen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malmsteen throws a right hand that misses
and Taphorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malmsteen moves out of range of the body kick.
Malmsteen is looking to counter the offense by Taphorn and move into the clinch.
Malmsteen throws an overhand right that lands on Taphorn's shoulder, as Taphorn tries to avoid the shot.
Taphorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Malmsteen misses.
Taphorn works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taphorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn scores with a leg kick.
Malmsteen wants to land a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn misses with a left hand
and Malmsteen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taphorn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taphorn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taphorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Malmsteen should have avoided that one.
Taphorn misses with a low kick as Malmsteen jumps back.
Malmsteen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malmsteen blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taphorn takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Taphorn finds it's way through Malmsteen's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn misses with a body shot
and Malmsteen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Malmsteen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malmsteen throws out the jab.
Malmsteen backing away here, and Taphorn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Taphorn throws a jab when Malmsteen was well out of range.
Malmsteen misses with a right hand
and Taphorn counters with a solid body kick.
Taphorn lunges at Malmsteen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malmsteen's hand.
Taphorn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malmsteen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malmsteen misses with a hook.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taphorn closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malmsteen as Taphorn tries to tie him up.
Malmsteen pushes Taphorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malmsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taphorn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taphorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taphorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taphorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Taphorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malmsteen doesn't seem phased though.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn lands with a hook. Malmsteen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taphorn throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Taphorn cracks Malmsteen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malmsteen scores with a jab.
Malmsteen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taphorn's sensitive parts.
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!
Taphorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taphorn slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malmsteen misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but Malmsteen moved away.
Taphorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malmsteen connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Taphorn. That snapped Malmsteen's head back.
Taphorn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malmsteen will feel that in the morning.
Taphorn throws out a powerful jab.
Taphorn cracks a nice hook into Malmsteen's ribs.
Taphorn tries to score with a low kick but Malmsteen moves his leg out of the way.
Peter Taphorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taphorn connects with a body shot that sends Malmsteen's belly button to the back.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Malmsteen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn looks to throw a body kick
and Malmsteen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taphorn misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Malmsteen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taphorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malmsteen counters with a nice body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malmsteen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taphorn - the referee stops the clock and Malmsteen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taphorn. Malmsteen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Taphorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taphorn throws a solid leg kick but Malmsteen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taphorn.
Malmsteen lands a body shot.
Malmsteen misses with a hook.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malmsteen.
Taphorn tries to work over Malmsteen's front leg with a kick but Malmsteen checks it.
Malmsteen throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malmsteen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taphorn.
Malmsteen needs to keep his hands up - Taphorn had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Malmsteen blocks the low kick.
Malmsteen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Malmsteen. No joy for Taphorn on that attempt.
Malmsteen lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Malmsteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taphorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malmsteen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taphorn scrambles back to his feet.
Malmsteen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taphorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Malmsteen moves out of range as Taphorn strikes.
Malmsteen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malmsteen looks to land a right hand but Taphorn moved out of range.
Taphorn scoring well with a low kick there.
Malmsteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn feints and then cracks Malmsteen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malmsteen down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Taphorn.
A counter left hand to the body from Malmsteen misses its target.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taphorn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malmsteen blocks a leg kick.
Malmsteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taphorn slips a jab from Malmsteen.
Taphorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malmsteen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taphorn forces Malmsteen back against the cage and clinches.
Malmsteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taphorn slips under a jab.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Taphorn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Malmsteen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malmsteen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malmsteen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taphorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malmsteen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taphorns head.
Stalling in the clinch from Taphorn.
Taphorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taphorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen walks into a jab.
Malmsteen avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Taphorn
and Malmsteen counters by moving into the clinch.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taphorn.
Taphorn stalling in the clinch.
Taphorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Taphorn.
Malmsteen prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Malmsteen gets an underhook and turns Taphorn into the cage.
A short right from Malmsteen.
Taphorn trying to stall but Malmsteen improves his position.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn tries a body shot but Malmsteen blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen tries to work over Taphorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taphorn is trying to maintain a safe position but Malmsteen gets an underhook and turns Taphorn into the cage.
Taphorn breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
Malmsteen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taphorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the body
and Malmsteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taphorn swings for the body but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taphorn counters with a straight right hand.
Malmsteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taphorn.
Taphorn is looking for the big counter here.
Malmsteen has managed to clinch.
Malmsteen gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn misses with a body punch.
Malmsteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malmsteen is trying to force a seperation but Taphorn has the dominant position.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn manages to break the clinch.
Malmsteen has Taphorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Taphorn has Malmsteen pushed against the cage.
Malmsteen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Taphorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malmsteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Malmsteen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn misses with some punches.
Taphorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taphorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taphorn presses Malmsteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malmsteen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malmsteen's elbow.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Taphorn controls the action.
Taphorn lands with a right to the head.
Taphorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards.
Malmsteen gets through Taphorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taphorn 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
A relieved looking Peter Taphorn 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baako might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Baas Baako could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaq ONeil's chin.
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36
245 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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26
258 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class 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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baako fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baako misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeil counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that ONeil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baako takes a swing at ONeil's ribcage but misses.
ONeil circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeil feints a counter leg kick.
Baako throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeil misses with a body kick.
Baako tries for a takedown but ONeil circles away easily
and ONeil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baako.
ONeil looks for a takedown but Baako sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by ONeil.
Baako has ONeil up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baako.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeil regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil wants to get back to full guard.
ONeil regains full guard. Nicely done.
ONeil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baako's guard.
ONeil trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baako manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Baako from controlling successfully.
ONeil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baako has passed into side control.
Baako lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
ONeil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baako's best efforts.
ONeil holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is trying to control but can't.
Baako lands strikes from half guard.
Baako sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ONeil defending well though.
ONeil is looking to control Baako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ONeil avoid being mounted?
Baako passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeil is being controlled here.
We've been hearing that Baako has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baako looking to punish the body of his opponent here but ONeil is avoiding damage well.
ONeil struggling a bit here.
Baako working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baako wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ONeil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
ONeil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baako trying to control the position but ONeil is working away.
ONeil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baako connects with a decent elbow.
Baako misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
ONeil tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baako easily slips into full mount!
ONeil tries to lock up and control but Baako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ONeil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baako throwing shots but ONeil is blocking nicely.
Baako thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
ONeil is trying to get back to full guard.
Baako seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baako is trying to control. ONeil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baako lands a nice short elbow.
ONeil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
ONeil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baako is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baas Baako dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Baako misses.
Baako slips a jab from ONeil.
Baako misses with a series of wild punches.
Baako throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
Baako tried to score with a low kick but ONeil checks it.
Baako walks into a stiff left hand from ONeil.
Baako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeil.
ONeil scores with a decent looking hook.
ONeil tries a low kick but Baako avoids it.
Baako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil throws a jab when Baako was well out of range.
Baako bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baako wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ONeil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baako off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if ONeil gets his way!
Baako might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Will ONeil go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
ONeil controlling well, preventing Baako from escaping the position.
ONeil controlling from the back.
ONeil is continuing to stall.
Baako defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
ONeil has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
ONeil struggling to keep hold of the position.
ONeil avoiding Baako 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Baako right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baako's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
ONeil misses with an elbow to the head.
ONeil tightening his grip on Baako, looking for the choke.
ONeil is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Baas Baako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baako preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ONeil.
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.
ONeil punches the canvas rather than the man.
Baako defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of ONeil's arms.
ONeil has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
ONeil is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baako has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ONeil struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab by Baako.
Baako throws a combination that misses
and ONeil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeil throws a hook but Baako blocks it.
Baako drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ONeil wants to control but Baako postures up.
ONeil takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
ONeil regains half guard, as Baako was trying to land strikes.
Baako trying to mount his opponent but ONeil defends it.
Baako thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako working over ONeil with some ground and pound. ONeil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baako wants to pass to mount but ONeil is defending the position.
ONeil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baako working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
ONeil is staying active underneath Baako, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baako not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ONeil is trying is best to control the position here.
Baako slips a nice elbow through ONeil's hands, connecting with ONeil's forehead.
ONeil trying to control but Baako postures up.
ONeil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Baako manages to pass to mount!
ONeil tries to reverse the position but Baako maintains control.
ONeil is squirming around, avoiding Baako's attempts to control the action.
Baako pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ONeil holds on for dear life.
Baako lands a nice shot to the head.
ONeil is rocked!
ONeil is looking to improve his position but Baako isn't that keen on the idea.
Baako is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ONeil is still in real trouble! Can Baako finish him?
ONeil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ONeil seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ONeil looks a forlorn figure.
Baako is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeil can do to turn this around?
ONeil tries to reverse the position but Baako maintains control.
Baako softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and ONeil is out cold! Baako jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baas Baako!
Baas Baako seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No For Gay Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Grace might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jesus's choice of entrance music: Havana. 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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28
172 lbs
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170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, No For Gay Jesus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jesus tries to clinch up.
Grace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jesus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jesus checks a leg kick.
Grace moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Jesus as he checks the leg kick.
Grace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a right hand
and Grace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesus tried to score with a low kick but Grace checks it.
As Jesus backs away, Grace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jesus tries to clinch up but Grace circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jesus is looking to chop away at Grace's legs.
Grace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jesus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grace misses the body punch
and Jesus counters with a right hand to the body.
Grace lands a front kick.
Jesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grace feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jesus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jesus checks a leg kick.
Grace throws a leg kick which misses Jesus's front leg but catches the back leg as Jesus tries to avoid it.
Jesus throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Grace seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grace throws a leg kick but Jesus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jesus 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.
Grace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grace throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Grace misses
and Jesus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grace scores with a leg kick.
Jesus is looking to clinch but Grace is avoiding it.
Grace throws a solid leg kick but Jesus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grace.
Grace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jesus's sensitive parts.
Grace throws a leg kick
and Jesus counters with a left to the body.
A lazy body kick from Grace
and Jesus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jesus tries to clinch but Grace moves out of range.
Grace lands with a shot to the body.
Grace throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Grace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jesus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jesus is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus blocks a jab.
Jesus moves into the clinch.
Grace avoids a wild elbow strike from Jesus.
Jesus prevents a body shot from Grace.
Grace scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Grace.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace blocking some punches.
Grace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grace swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace misses with a knee to the head.
Jesus slowing the pace effectively.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jesus.
Jesus stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Grace.
Grace misses with some punches.
Grace tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
Grace lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jesus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grace tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
A short uppercut from Grace.
Jesus tries to pull guard but Grace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grace misses with a body punch.
Grace can't find room to land a body shot as Jesus controls the action.
Grace with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jesus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grace swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Grace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jesus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grace.
Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.
Grace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grace - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grace throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
Jesus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Jesus down.
Jesus misses with an uppercut. Grace saw that one coming.
Grace throws a big shot that misses.
Grace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jesus can do to turn this around?
Grace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grace lands a really nice looking cross but Jesus seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Grace.
Grace scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Grace.
Grace backing away here, and Jesus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grace tries to land a front kick but Jesus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Grace is predictable there
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jesus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Charles Grace is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace misses with a leg kick
and Grace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jesus's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grace will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus lands a leg kick that knocks Grace off balance momentarily.
Grace takes one on the button.
Charles Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace lands with a straight right. Jesus didn't see that one coming.
Charles Grace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Grace.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Jesus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grace throws a low kick but Jesus moves out of range easily.
Jesus swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jesus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jesus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grace - the referee stops the clock and Jesus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grace. Jesus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jesus moves out of range of the strikes.
Grace is looking to land body kicks.
Jesus 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.
Grace throws a front kick aimed at Jesus's knee but Jesus avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grace lands with an overhand left.
Grace connects with a nice looking jab.
Grace tries to work over Jesus's front leg with a kick but Jesus checks it.
Jesus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grace.
Grace scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws a nice head kick!
Jesus tries to clinch but Grace is having none of it.
Jesus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jesus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jesus misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jesus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jesus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jesus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grace lands a jab to Jesus's midsection.
Jesus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It looks like Grace has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grace is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jesus checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Grace dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Grace tenderised Jesus's leg. Jesus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jesus scores with a jab. Grace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Grace works Jesus's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Jesus does it's job there.
Grace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Grace.
Jesus throws a low kick but Grace avoids it.
Grace tries to land a leg kick but Jesus saw it coming and moves away.
Jesus with the counter takedown but Grace avoids it easily.
Grace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jesus.
A little jabbing left from Jesus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grace.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Grace.
Jesus misses with a jab to the body
and Grace counters with a thumping low kick.
Grace misses with a low kick as Jesus jumps back.
Grace lands a nice shot to the body.
Jesus connects with a high kick.
Grace throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jesus blocks the leg kick.
Grace cracks the inside of Jesus's front leg.
Grace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jesus. That did some damage!
Grace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grace is rocked!
Jesus misses with an uppercut. Grace saw that one coming.
Grace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No For Gay Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace avoids the head kick by Jesus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grace, right into the meat.
Grace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jesus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jesus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jesus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jesus has time to react.
Grace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jesus throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Grace looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jesus at a distance.
Good leg kick by Grace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grace scores with a nice strike.
Grace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jesus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jesus on the side of the head.
Grace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jesus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grace throws a leg kick but Jesus checks it.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grace scores with a body shot.
Jesus lands a lovely overhand right.
Grace darts in and clinches Jesus up against the cage.
Charles Grace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Jesus jumps guard but Grace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace breaks from the clinch.
Grace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jesus is able to avoid easily.
Grace connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grace.
Jesus misses with a hook to the body
and Grace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grace slips under a jab from Jesus.
As Jesus looks to move away, Grace throws a big counter combo but Jesus just gets out of the way.
Grace blocks a jab.
Grace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Grace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grace has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Grace!
An intense looking Charles Grace took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm gonna debate the f@ck outta myself as soon as I hit the shower!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Michaels has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michaels sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Michaels.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Michaels slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Michaels misses
and Magomedov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Michaels looks winded!
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michaels or not.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Michaels's ribcage. Michaels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Michaels's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Michaels drops to his knees and Magomedov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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