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Death Squad 317:Brian v Zlatan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gragula throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Bowman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gragula's guard.
Bowman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gragula working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily.
Bowman trying to control but Gragula is working from the bottom.
Gragula is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands a couple of elbows.
Bowman working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bowman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula looks for a takedown but Bowman sprawls well.
Casey Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gragula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bowman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowman throws a nice looking combination but Gragula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bowman scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bowman. Beautiful body shot.
Bowman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowman connects with a right hand. Gragula shakes it off.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bowman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gragula is trying to escape the position but Bowman is controlling the position.
Gragula is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman tries to advance to mount but Gragula denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gragula to see if he's OK.
Bowman decides to stand back up. Bowman steps back and let's Gragula get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Bowman scores with a four punch combination!
Gragula doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowman circles away.
Bowman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowman closes the distance and pushes Gragula back into the cage.
Bowman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowman jabs Gragula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gragula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowman pinned against the cage. Bowman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Casey Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Bowman instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bowman.
Bowman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gragula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gragula takes the fight into the clinch.
Gragula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bowman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gragula doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowman circles away.
As Gragula looks to move away, Bowman throws a big counter combo but Gragula just gets out of the way.
Bowman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gragula momentarily.
Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gragula misses with a takedown
and Bowman counters with a big head kick but Gragula shrugs it off.
Bowman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gragula did well to prevent Bowman getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman winds up and cracks Gragula with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowman wants to control but Gragula is keeping him busy.
Gragula wants to control but Bowman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gragula punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gragula is defending against the submission attempts here by Bowman.
Bowman winds up and cracks Gragula with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gragula tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bowman there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Bowman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gragula with a poor takedown
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowman gets a clinch.
Bowman breaks the clinch.
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gragula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowman. That's going to slow Gragula down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bowman!
Bowman misses with a body kick.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowman but Bowman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casey Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Gragula throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Bowman slams his shin into Gragula's torso.
Casey Bowman is winning the standup battle so far.
Gragula with a poor takedown
and Bowman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gragula is breathing heavily.
Gragula is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowman.
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!
Bowman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gragula will feel that in the morning.
Bowman lands a head kick!
Bowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gragula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bowman shoots in and gets a takedown into Gragula's guard.
Bowman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bowman stands and steps away. Gragula gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gragula tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowman lands a brutal head kick. Gragula looks out on his feet and Bowman throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Casey Bowman!
Casey Bowman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Viktor Gragula was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate werewolves'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen United Booty Foundation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Domingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Domingo slips a jab from Gordon.
Gordon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon checks a low kick from Domingo.
Domingo throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Domingo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Domingo throws a big counter combination but Gordon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gordon lunges at Domingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Domingo's hand.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Domingo shows good takedown defense.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon goes for a double leg but Domingo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Domingo continues to drive forward.
Domingo throws a big shot that misses.
Domingo slips a jab from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo is looking to slow Gordon down with leg kicks.
Domingo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gordon throws a lazy uppercut
and Domingo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Domingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domingo pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Domingo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Domingo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Domingo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Domingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Still in the clinch, Domingo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Domingo to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Domingo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Domingo controls the action.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo has Gordon pushed against the cage.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Domingo gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Domingo.
Domingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Domingo misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.
Domingo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Domingo working aggressively here.
Domingo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gordon avoids it.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Domingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Domingo looking to slow down the pace here.
Domingo lands with a right to the head.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darby Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo'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.
A jab lands there for Domingo.
Gordon blocks a low kick nicely.
Domingo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gordon.
Domingo misses with a straight left.
Gordon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Gordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gordon.
Domingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gordon 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.
Domingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Domingo moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Domingo.
Gordon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Gordon checks it.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
Domingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Domingo sees coming a mile off.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Domingo blocks the body kick.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Gordon scores with a push kick.
Domingo throws a front kick aimed at Gordon's knee but Gordon avoids it well.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but Domingo moved out of range.
Gordon misses with a looping right.
Gordon throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Domingo scores with a punch to the head.
Gordon checks a leg kick nicely.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Domingo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domingo manages to avoid it.
Domingo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon blocks a low kick nicely.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Gordon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gordon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Domingo momentarily.
Gordon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Domingo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Domingo.
Domingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Domingo should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Domingo moves out of range easily.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Gordon checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
Gordon throws a counter combo.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon motions for Domingo to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon throws a right hand that Domingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Domingo also avoids with ease.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Gordon.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gordon is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Domingo.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Domingo is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Domingo into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Domingo blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domingo taking a breather.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Domingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Domingo is stalling here.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Domingo is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gordon clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Domingo scores with a shoulder strike.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo stalling.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Domingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Darby Gordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Domingo controls his hands.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Domingo.
Domingo tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Domingo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo is trying to stall.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Domingo.
Domingo is trying to maintain a safe position but Gordon gets an underhook and turns Domingo into the cage.
Gordon tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gordon as Domingo tries to tie him up.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Domingo tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Domingo controlling the action here for a moment.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Domingo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Domingo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Domingo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
Domingo slowing the pace effectively.
Domingo lands with a left to the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Domingo.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Domingo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darby Gordon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Domingo misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingo prevents a body shot from Gordon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Domingo tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Domingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gordon avoids the damage to the body.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.
Domingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Domingo working aggressively here.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo tries to land a knee to the head but Gordon blocks with his arms.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Gordon improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Domingo lands a body punch.
Jorge Domingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
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 Jorge Domingo.
Well Gordon 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minor wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Gerald Minor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
Minor throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Minor throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Minor on that attempt.
Minor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor wants to clinch.
Singh throws the left hand but Minor avoids the punch easily.
Minor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minor's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Minor as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Minor.
Minor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Singh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Minor misses with a straight right.
Minor throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minor walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Minor blocks the leg kick.
As Singh backs away, Minor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh scores with a jab to the head.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Minor misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a glancing blow to the side of Minor's head.
Minor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Minor ends up having to push Singh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minor moves out of range of the body kick from Singh.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minor lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh throws a body kick that misses.
Minor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singh sprawls and moves away.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Minor.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Singh misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Minor throws a low kick, looking for Singh's leg but Singh calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Minor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard.
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Singh is controlling Minor's posture.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh managing to control the position.
Minor is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Minor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Minor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Singh on the side of the head.
Minor throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Minor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Minor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Minor on that attempt.
Singh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minor checks a leg kick nicely.
Minor shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Minor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
A solid body kick from Singh.
Minor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Minor misses with a straight right.
Singh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Minor thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
Minor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Singh didn't expect that.
Minor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minor throws a big elbow that misses.
Minor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Minor wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to sweep here but Minor controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is looking to stand up but Minor isn't so interested in that idea.
Minor chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard.
Minor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Singh controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minor's guard.
Minor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Minor working a defensive guard here.
Minor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minor misses with a body shot.
Minor throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Minor only half commits.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minor thinking.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Minor is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Minor throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Minor feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Minor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minor trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Gerald Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh wants to stand up but Minor is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minor postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singh keeping full guard, as Minor tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Minor throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Minor's guard. Nice move by Singh!
Singh content to stall in guard here.
Singh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Minor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Singh. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Singh stalls from top position.
Singh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye.
We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Minor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Minor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Singh, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Singh.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Minor controls the action.
Minor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Minor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minor struggles to land a body shot inside as Singh controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Minor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Minor fails to land.
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 Gerald Minor.
I think Singh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstown throws the left hand but Eikmeyer avoids the punch easily.
Johnstown moves into range and clinches up with Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnstown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnstown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Johnstown scores with a shot to the side of Eikmeyer's head.
Eikmeyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnstown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eikmeyer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Eikmeyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnstown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eikmeyer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnstown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eikmeyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnstown is defending well.
Johnstown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eikmeyer's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstown is trying to control but can't.
Eikmeyer stops Johnstown from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnstown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnstown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eikmeyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eikmeyer's back!
Johnstown throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Johnstown looking to break Eikmeyer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Eikmeyer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnstown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown controlling from the back.
Eikmeyer is trying to break free.
Johnstown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Johnstown is looking to control Eikmeyer but Eikmeyer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Johnstown looking for the choke from the back.
Johnstown is persistently looking for the submission but Eikmeyer is defending it well.
Eikmeyer tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown doesn't have the hooks in and Eikmeyer manages to turn into his guard.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnstown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eikmeyer defends well.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnstown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eikmeyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eikmeyer with a nice head shot there.
Johnstown trying to strike off his back.
Eikmeyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eikmeyer cracks Johnstown with a solid left hand.
Eikmeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Johnstown.
Eikmeyer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnstown's head.
Eikmeyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eikmeyer stops Johnstown from standing up.
Johnstown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown working for a triangle but Eikmeyer defends it easily.
Johnstown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eikmeyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eikmeyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eikmeyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnstown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eikmeyer has managed to get both his arms back between Johnstown's legs - danger averted.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eikmeyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eikmeyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnstown is rocked!
Johnstown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eikmeyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Johnstown defends it easily.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Johnstown defends it easily.
Our spies down at at World Class Elite Gym (16 elites) $1000 inform us that Eikmeyer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown is posturing up here but Eikmeyer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnstown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnstown has to tap! Slick submission there by Eikmeyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchel Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Vitalli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Smashing pumpkins - Disarm. Vitalli has chosen i kill cause im hungry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mitchel Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitchel Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincenzo Vitalli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalli ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Vitalli cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vitalli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vitalli.
We've been informed that Vitalli 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.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vitalli takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vitalli back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson tests Vitalli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vitalli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Vitalli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vitalli moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Vitalli.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vitalli lands a jab to the head.
Vitalli slips a straight right by Thompson.
Vitalli jabs at Thompson's body.
Thompson checks a low kick from Vitalli.
Vitalli just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalli misses with a low kick.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Vitalli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vitalli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Vitalli slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitalli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vitalli scores with a push kick.
Vitalli cracks Thompson with an open hand slap.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Vitalli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Vitalli. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Vitalli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Vitalli coming out on top.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Vitalli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Vitalli slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Vitalli counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Vitalli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli connects with a high kick.
Vitalli ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Vitalli throws a big counter head kick but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Vitalli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vitalli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vitalli counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Vitalli drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vitalli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Vitalli.
Vitalli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Vitalli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vitalli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vitalli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to break free but Vitalli has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Vitalli gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vitalli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Vitalli digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vitalli lands an uppercut.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Vitalli misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vitalli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalli can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Vitalli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Vitalli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitalli lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalli.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson digs a right hand into Vitalli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vitalli's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Vitalli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Vitalli rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson tries a body shot but Vitalli blocks it.
Vitalli trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vitalli into the cage.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Vitalli is controlling him.
Thompson wants to break free but Vitalli has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vitalli.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalli lands with a right to the head.
Vitalli lands with a light punch inside.
Vitalli working aggressively here.
Vitalli misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Vitalli is controlling him.
Vitalli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalli throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Vitalli moves out of range.
Vitalli moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson with a nice cross.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Vitalli.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Vitalli manages to avoid it.
Thompson takes a swing at Vitalli's ribcage but misses.
Vitalli scores with a leg kick.
Vitalli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Vitalli tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vitalli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vitalli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Vitalli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vitalli swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Vitalli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Vitalli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Vitalli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vitalli.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vitalli counters with an inside leg kick.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitalli manages to avoid it.
Vitalli pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Vitalli lands a jab to the nose.
Vitalli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vitalli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitalli throws out a counter right but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Vitalli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vitalli.
Vitalli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Vitalli struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vitalli backwards.
Vitalli misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Vitalli working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vitalli.
A shot in the inside from Vitalli.
Vitalli throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Vitalli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vitalli lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vitalli has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Vitalli.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vitalli lands a left hand.
Vitalli swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalli has Thompson pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vitalli fails to land.
Vitalli misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Vitalli.
A body shot lands from Vitalli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Vitalli 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!
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vitalli finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Vitalli pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vitalli leaning against his opponent.
Thompson is trying to push Vitalli away but Vitalli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vitalli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vitalli misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vitalli.
Vitalli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vitalli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vitalli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vitalli.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson is trying to push Vitalli away but Vitalli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vitalli misses with some punches.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Vitalli catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Vitalli scores with a leg kick.
Vitalli tries a head kick but it misses.
Vitalli has managed to clinch.
Vitalli gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchel Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalli's elbow.
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!
Vitalli lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Vitalli has the dominant position.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vitalli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vincenzo Vitalli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vitalli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vitalli scoring well with a low kick there.
Vitalli slips under a jab.
Vitalli cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Vitalli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Vitalli counters with an outside leg kick.
Vitalli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thompson will feel that in the morning.
Vitalli clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Vitalli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vitalli lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitalli blocks an uppercut.
Vitalli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Vitalli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vitalli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Vitalli.
Vitalli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Vitalli is controlling the position.
Vitalli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vitalli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vitalli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson is rocked!
Vitalli cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitalli lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson tries to break free but Vitalli pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Vitalli stalling the fight.
Thompson pushes Vitalli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Vitalli.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vitalli won't allow it.
Thompson tries a body shot but Vitalli blocks it.
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitalli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitalli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitalli.
Vitalli lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Vitalli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vitalli 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Vitalli!
A very excited looking Vincenzo Vitalli 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.
The defeated Mitchel Thompson had this to say: 'I hope my fans enjoyed the fight as much as I did...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carney Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Chaolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brawl - Bloody spit. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Chaolan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaolan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duffy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chaolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaolan walks into a straight right hand from Duffy.
Chaolan works over Duffy's head and body with a nice combination.
Duffy misses with a hook. Chaolan ducked under it nicely.
Chaolan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duffy digs a good body shot into Chaolan's ribs.
Chaolan forces Duffy back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Chaolan struggles to land a body shot inside as Duffy controls his hands.
Chaolan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duffy blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaolan landing knees to the body.
Chaolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to Duffy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chaolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duffy.
Chaolan blocking some punches.
Chaolan tries to throw a body punch but Duffy avoids it by throwing Chaolan back against the cage.
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaolan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy tries to throw a body punch but Chaolan avoids it by throwing Duffy back against the cage.
Chaolan prevents a body shot from Duffy.
Chaolan prevents a body shot from Duffy.
Chaolan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaolan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Chaolan.
Chaolan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duffy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaolan.
Chaolan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaolan backwards.
Duffy managing to block the knees to the body from Chaolan.
A head punch on the inside from Duffy fails to land.
Duffy manages to break the clinch.
Chaolan misses the jab.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Duffy.
Chaolan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy thumps Chaolan with a low kick.
Chaolan swinging wildly here.
Duffy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chaolan connects with a solid leg kick.
Duffy misses with a straight left.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaolan is just out of range.
Duffy throws a jab when Chaolan was well out of range.
Chaolan throws a series of strikes that have Duffy backpedaling.
Duffy cracks Chaolan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaolan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duffy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaolan walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Chaolan there.
Chaolan looks to land a right hand but Duffy moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaolan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chaolan connects with the punch.
Chaolan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duffy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chaolan is rocked!
Duffy lands a nice hook to Chaolan's body. Chaolan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chaolan is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
Chaolan looks winded!
Chaolan circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Duffy. Chaolan falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Duffy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carney Duffy!
Carney Duffy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kulakov's choice of entrance music: Lube-Shparu. Will Genia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Genia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genia counters with a right hand to the body.
Genia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kulakov throws a lazy right hand but Genia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genia staying out of range there.
Genia moves out of range as Kulakov strikes.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
Kulakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Genia misses with a looping left.
Kulakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genia.
Kulakov jabs at Genia's body.
Nice cross by Kulakov.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulakov.
Genia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Kulakov.
Genia is looking to slow Kulakov down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Kulakov blocks the leg kick.
Kulakov throws a right hand that Genia ducks under and follows up with a left that Genia also avoids with ease.
Genia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genia misses with a series of wild punches.
Genia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Genia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kulakov throws a hook but Genia blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Kulakov blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Genia misses with an uppercut. Kulakov saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Genia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulakov swinging wildly here.
Genia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Genia throws out a leg kick but Kulakov moves out of range and Genia only half commits.
Kulakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Genia.
Genia lands the left hand.
Kulakov misses with a body shot.
Kulakov slips under a jab.
Genia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Genia.
Genia connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov slips a straight right by Genia.
Kulakov works over Genia's head and body with a nice combination.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genia, right into the meat.
Genia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
Genia takes one to the chin there.
Kulakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulakov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Genia counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genia.
Genia misses with an uppercut. Kulakov saw that one coming.
Kulakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulakov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Genia scores with a punch to the head.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov punishes Genia's body with a nice straight punch.
Kulakov scores with a jab to the body.
Genia connects with a looping right hand.
Kulakov is rocked!
Genia drops Kulakov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Genia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Genia!
A very excited looking Will Genia 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stu Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Koko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Koko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koko.
Bennett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bennett is trying to drag Koko to the mat but Koko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennett can't get the takedown.
Koko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koko lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Good body shot from Koko.
Koko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Bennett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Koko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koko.
Koko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koko managing to control the position.
Koko is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koko wants to stand up but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett trying to control but Koko is working from the bottom.
Bennett won't allow Koko to sweep him here.
Koko wants to stand and escape but Bennett is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koko lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Koko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick from Koko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Koko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Koko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koko stalling in the clinch but Bennett improves position.
Koko misses with a punch to the body.
Koko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koko walks away with a smile on his face. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bennett tries to score with a low kick but Koko moves his leg out of the way.
Koko tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Koko misses the target.
Bennett connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett walks into a stiff left hand from Koko.
Bennett is rocked!
Koko pounces like a tiger and cracks Bennett with a vicious hook! Bennett is down but not out! Koko follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Koko!
A victorious Michael Koko 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazstor has chosen 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix) 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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213 lbs
31 - 14 - 1 |
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Brian Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spazstor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Spazstor throws out a counter right but Pereira avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Spazstor finds it's target.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Spazstor. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spazstor back to the cage. Pereira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pereira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spazstor finds it's way round the side to connect with Pereira's head.
A shot to the liver by Spazstor. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off.
Pereira checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spazstor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
Spazstor takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Spazstor throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Spazstor throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
A cross from Pereira lands.
Spazstor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spazstor misses with a body kick.
Pereira feints and as Spazstor raises his hands in defense, Pereira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spazstor keeping full guard, as Pereira tries to pass.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira is working Spazstor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spazstor has control of Pereira's left arm, preventing Pereira from doing any damage.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spazstor is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spazstor's head.
Pereira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spazstor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pereira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spazstor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
Spazstor wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spazstor moves away.
Spazstor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spazstor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pereira is able to avoid easily.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor motions for Pereira to come forward. Spazstor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Pereira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.
Pereira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pereira is trying to control the action in half guard but Spazstor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spazstor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pereira thows a huge punch but Spazstor dodges it nicely.
Pereira drops an elbow to the side of Spazstor's head.
Spazstor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura but Spazstor is defending well.
We've been informed that Spazstor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spazstor manages to get to full guard.
Pereira throws a big right hand that misses.
Pereira throws an elbow that misses. Spazstor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pereira's guard. Nice move by Spazstor!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spazstor wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlatan Spazstor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donk. Pereira catches Spazstor right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Zlatan Spazstor has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spazstor lands with a good body shot.
Spazstor stuns Pereira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spazstor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pereira's sensitive parts.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt - Spazstor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Spazstor jabs at Pereira's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Spazstor avoids them all with ease.
Pereira is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pereira shoots for a takedown but Spazstor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Spazstor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pereira is out of range and Spazstor settles back down.
Spazstor lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spazstor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pereira somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Spazstor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pereira throws a body punch but Spazstor moves out of range.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
Pereira thows a body kick. Spazstor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spazstor thumps Pereira with a low kick.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Spazstor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spazstor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira lands with a straight right. Spazstor didn't see that one coming.
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Spazstor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira fails with the takedown.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Spazstor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brian Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Spazstor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spazstor. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
letting Spazstor counter with a right hand.
Spazstor throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Pereira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spazstor on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor looks to land a body kick but Pereira moved away.
Pereira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spazstor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira lands a high kick!
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira thumps Spazstor with a low kick.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spazstor.
Spazstor connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Spazstor connects with a single shot there.
Spazstor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Spazstor uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Pereira backs off Spazstor throws a huge counter combo but Pereira manages to avoid it all.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Spazstor digs a good body shot into Pereira's ribs.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
Pereira lands a glancing blow to the side of Spazstor's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Spazstor misses the target.
Spazstor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pereira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spazstor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Spazstor feints a counter leg kick.
Spazstor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pereira slips a jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spazstor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pereira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spazstor scrambles back to his feet.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Spazstor avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Spazstor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Spazstor's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zlatan Spazstor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Spazstor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spazstor checks a leg kick.
Pereira checks the leg kick.
Pereira attempts a counter takedown but Spazstor avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Spazstor.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spazstor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira slips a jab from Spazstor.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira moves out of range as Spazstor throws a body kick.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spazstor misses with a wild body shot.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazstor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira works the jab nicely.
Donk. Pereira catches Spazstor right on the button with a cross.
Spazstor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spazstor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pereira's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira moves out of range as Spazstor strikes.
Spazstor connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pereira throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spazstor to regain full guard.
Spazstor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
Pereira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spazstor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pereira.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spazstor is controlling Pereira's posture.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spazstor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brian Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spazstor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pereira throws an elbow that misses. Spazstor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pereira's guard. Nice move by Spazstor!
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spazstor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Brian Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pereira managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spazstor controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pereira catches Spazstor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Spazstor misses.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pereira.
Spazstor checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pereira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pereira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira has a takedown stuffed.
Spazstor blocks a leg kick.
Zlatan Spazstor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Brian Pereira.
I think Spazstor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Pereira!
An out of breath Brian Pereira 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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