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PFC: Fight Night 42 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Psycho Vaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Vaughan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Vaughan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz 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.
Vaughan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz slips a straight right by Vaughan.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Psycho Vaughan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Vaughan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz cracks Vaughan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vaughan in his tracks.
Vaughan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaughan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Vaughan.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Vaughan should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughan lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Vaughan moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Vaughan misses with a leg kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Vaughan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Vaughan misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Vaughan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz cracks Vaughan with a good jab.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vaughan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vaughan throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Vaughan.
Vaughan misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaughan tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Vaughan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vaughan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughan misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz works Vaughan's body with a nice hook.
Vaughan drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vaughan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz works Vaughan's body with a nice hook.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Vaughan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaughan misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Vaughan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Vaughan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughan moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz cracks Vaughan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vaughan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vaughan throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Vaughan's head.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaughan counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Vaughan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vaughan connects with a jab.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vaughan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a swing at Vaughan's ribcage but misses.
Vaughan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vaughan misses with a looping right.
Vaughan throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughan.
Vaughan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Vaughan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Vaughan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaughan doesn't seem phased though.
Vaughan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaughan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaughan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vaughan misses with a head kick.
Vaughan looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughan lands a head shot.
Vaughan swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vaughan thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz clobbers Vaughan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaughan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Vaughan avoids it with no problem.
Diaz moves out of range as Vaughan strikes.
Vaughan lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaughan.
Diaz staying out of range there.
A combination from Vaughan does no damage.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Vaughan's defenses.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz cracks Vaughan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaughan is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Vaughan thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nick Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaughan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Vaughan drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vaughan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Vaughan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Vaughan misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaughan cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz is rocked!
Vaughan throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Vaughan moved out of range.
Vaughan just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughan misses with a body shot.
Vaughan misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughan walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Vaughan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vaughan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Vaughan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz checks a low kick from Vaughan.
Vaughan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Vaughan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vaughan's hands.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Vaughan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vaughan throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Vaughan's head but Vaughan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a hook but Vaughan avoids it easily.
Vaughan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan misses with a head kick.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Vaughan takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughan.
Vaughan ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Vaughan throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Vaughan misses with a low kick.
Vaughan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaughan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Vaughan avoids them all with ease.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Vaughan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughan moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Vaughan settles back down.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Vaughan misses with a body kick.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaughan manages to avoid it.
Vaughan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vaughan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaughan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaughan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Vaughan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaughan misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vaughan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Vaughan lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vaughan's head backwards.
Vaughan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vaughan misses with a low kick.
Vaughan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vaughan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaughan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaughan misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz throws the left hand but Vaughan avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Vaughan misses.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz throws a jab when Vaughan was well out of range.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vaughan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaughan. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Vaughan throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughan.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Vaughan.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vaughan misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick by Vaughan misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaughan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Vaughan does no damage.
A lazy body kick from Vaughan
and Vaughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Vaughan lands a right hook to the body.
Vaughan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Vaughan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vaughan drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Vaughan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vaughan on the side of the head.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Vaughan.
Vaughan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Vaughan's body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaughan was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Vaughan throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Nice cross by Vaughan.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Vaughan moves out of range.
Vaughan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Psycho Vaughan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz connects with a jab.
Vaughan connects with a high kick.
Diaz cracks Vaughan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaughan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaughan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vaughan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Vaughan throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Vaughan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaughan.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Vaughan backs away looking to recover.
Vaughan misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
A victorious Nick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Fredholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Nog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicolas Fredholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Nog!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nog is looking for a kimura here.
Fredholm has his hands clasped together around Nog's back. He's all about the action.
Nog wants to work for an arm triangle but Fredholm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nog is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog seems to be working for a kimura but Fredholm defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nog is looking for a kimura here.
Nog is working for a kimura but Fredholm is defending it quite comfortably.
Nog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nog is working for a kimura but Fredholm is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nog is thwarting Fredholm's attempts to control the position.
Nog is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fredholm still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fredholm has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fredholm is trying to get an arm triangle but Nog is defending well.
Nog is not content to let Fredholm control the position.
Fredholm advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredholm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nog is surviving well by controlling Fredholm's body position as best he can.
Fredholm with shots to the head and body - Nog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fredholm has control of Nog's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nog regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fredholm landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nog wants to control but Fredholm is having none of it.
Nog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredholm is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nog to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nog shrugs it off.
Fredholm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fredholm with good strikes from the mount here!
Fredholm with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredholm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nog is surviving well by controlling Fredholm's body position as best he can.
Fredholm cracks Nog with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredholm cracks Nog with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Fredholm!
Our winner, Nicolas Fredholm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tooza Bruza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. Rui Rodrigo Germano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tooza Bruza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano with a jab.
Germano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Germano throws an elbow but Bruza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Germano has hold of Bruza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bruza seems comfortable defending it but Germano has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bruza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bruza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Germano couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anselmo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flocka moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris slips a straight right by Flocka.
Flocka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Flocka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Harris.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Flocka tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flocka - the referee stops the clock and Harris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flocka. Harris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Flocka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flocka to the mat! Flocka manages to get full guard.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Flocka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Flocka wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Flocka blocks nicely.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris trying to control but Flocka is working from the bottom.
Harris prevents Flocka from getting back to his feet.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flocka - that will leave a mark!
Flocka throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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.
Flocka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harris takes a step back to recover.
Flocka stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris motions for Flocka to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flocka throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Flocka throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Flocka throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Harris misses with the combination.
Wacka Flocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Flocka!
Sloppy strikes there by Harris.
Flocka being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harris working the body and head with strikes.
Harris cracks Flocka with a big right hand but Flocka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flocka is pushing Harris's head away, looking to escape. Harris manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Harris crashes against the mat.
Harris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flocka down.
Harris working the ground and pound from side control.
Flocka is trying to get back to his feet.
Flocka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Harris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flocka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flocka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Harris working the ground and pound but Flocka is defending the strikes.
Flocka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flocka is trying to get back to his feet.
Harris throws a strike aimed at the side of Flocka's head but Flocka avoids it well.
Harris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flocka is looking to get back to his feet here but Harris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Flocka's back.
Harris has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris digs a good body shot into Flocka's ribs.
Wacka Flocka is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Flocka is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris misses with a shot to the body
and Flocka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flocka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Flocka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flocka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flocka scores with a decent looking hook.
Flocka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Flocka's corner calls for a 1-2. Flocka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Flocka's ribs.
Flocka throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Flocka throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Flocka throws a front kick that sends Harris stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Flocka misses.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris lands with a hook. Flocka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flocka misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Flocka stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Flocka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris throws out a counter right but Flocka avoids it with no problem.
Flocka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
Flocka takes one to the side of the head.
Flocka pushes Harris away with a front kick.
Harris clobbers Flocka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flocka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flocka.
Harris tries to move into range but Flocka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flocka.
Danga de danga de dang - Harris scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Flocka.
Flocka slips a straight right by Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flocka scores with a kick to the body.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Flocka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flocka's guard.
Harris is in close to Flocka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harris working his ground and pound in the gym.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flocka wants to get back to his feet but Harris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flocka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Flocka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing with the ground and pound.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Flocka's brow.
Flocka wants to stand up but Harris is controlling him.
Flocka has his feet on Harris's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flocka lands a head kick. Harris smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flocka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flocka tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flocka to the ground. Flocka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Flocka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Flocka is just out of range.
A big left from Flocka misses.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris swings for the body but Flocka moves out of range.
Flocka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flocka misses with a kick to the body.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Flocka counters with a quick kick to the body but Harris blocks it.
Wacka Flocka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anselmo Harris.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flocka throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flocka.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Flocka throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Flocka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wacka Flocka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Flocka staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Flocka.
Harris avoids the head kick by Flocka.
Flocka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Flocka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flocka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Flocka misses with a looping left.
Flocka throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Flocka scores with a four punch combination!
Harris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flocka's half guard.
Harris throwing shots but Flocka is blocking nicely.
Flocka is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Harris tries to pass to full mount but Flocka defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flocka defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harris thows a huge punch but Flocka dodges it nicely.
Harris is trying to control. Flocka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anselmo Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flocka is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flocka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flocka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flocka has hold of Harris's hands but Harris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flocka pushes Harris off but Harris dives into side control.
Harris working the head and body with strikes.
Harris landing a few strikes.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flocka keeps working.
Harris scoring with punches and elbows.
Harris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Flocka!
Harris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flocka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flocka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harris lands a big elbow.
Harris throws some wild stikes that Flocka manages to avoid easily.
Harris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flocka is rocked!
Harris postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Flocka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Harris around the waist but Harris pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Harris is the winner by TKO! Harris jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anselmo Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beleleu Petkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beleleu Petkovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guru has managed to clinch.
Petkovic prevents a body shot from Guru.
Petkovic wants a takedown.
Guru throws a punch but it's blocked by Petkovic.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petkovic's elbow.
Guru has Petkovic pressed against the cage.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petkovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guru prevents it.
Petkovic prevents a body shot from Guru.
Guru scores with a shot to the side of Petkovic's head.
It looks like Beleleu Petkovic has been cut.
Guru is pressed up against the cage. Petkovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guru down to the mat. Guru avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ground Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guru defends it nicely.
Guru throws a lazy right hand but Petkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petkovic feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petkovic with a poor takedown
and Guru counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petkovic won't be happy with that.
Guru tries to stand but Petkovic is controlling his head.
We've been hearing that Guru has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Guru working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petkovic tries to bench press Guru off him but Guru keeps the position.
Guru tries to stand but Petkovic is controlling his head.
Petkovic is looking for a sweep.
Petkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guru wants to stand but Petkovic is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guru trying to control the position but Petkovic is working away.
Guru wants to stand but Petkovic has his arm trapped.
Guru trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Petkovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Guru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petkovic is looking to regain half guard here but Guru keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru tries to stand but Petkovic is controlling his head.
Petkovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guru is working Petkovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guru scoring with punches and elbows.
Petkovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Guru landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Petkovic tries to bench press Guru off him but Guru keeps the position.
Petkovic keeps trying to improve his position.
Guru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Guru stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Guru does no damage.
Guru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petkovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guru misses with some punches.
Petkovic wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beleleu Petkovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petkovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petkovic closes the distance and clinches up with Guru, looking for a takedown. Petkovic pushes Guru against the cage but Guru circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guru throws a shot from downtown. Petkovic moves away and avoids it.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Guru misses the target.
Guru moves into the clinch.
Guru scores with a hook to the body.
Petkovic is working for takedown but Guru is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Guru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru working aggressively here.
Guru misses with a body punch.
Petkovic is working for takedown but Guru is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ground Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
Guru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petkovic goes for a takedown attempt but Guru pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru connects with a nice looking jab.
Guru misses with a looping right.
Guru rushes Petkovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petkovic can do to turn this around?
Petkovic looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guru.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Petkovic slowing the pace effectively.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guru tries to work over Petkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Petkovic.
Petkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petkovic looking for a takedown.
Guru gets underhooks to prevent Petkovic's takedown attempt.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petkovic looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petkovic.
Guru tries a body shot but Petkovic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Petkovic takes a shot to the head.
Guru tries a body shot but Petkovic blocks it.
Guru can't find room to land a body shot as Petkovic controls the action.
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Petkovic controls his hands.
Petkovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guru gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic blocks a body shot from Guru.
Ground Guru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guru tries a body shot but Petkovic blocks it.
Petkovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guru misses with a wild combination.
Petkovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guru darts in and clinches Petkovic up against the cage.
Petkovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petkovic misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petkovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guru gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petkovic.
Petkovic tries for a takedown but Guru manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guru has a couple of punches blocked by Petkovic.
Petkovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guru is defending well.
Guru presses Petkovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petkovic is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beleleu Petkovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Guru throws a jab when Petkovic was well out of range.
Guru goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petkovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guru swinging wildly here.
Guru cracks Petkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guru clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guru stops a takedown attempt from Petkovic.
Petkovic goes for a takedown attempt but Guru pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Guru.
Guru moves into the clinch.
A short right from Guru on the inside.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Petkovic blocks an uppercut.
Guru stops a takedown attempt from Petkovic.
Ground Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleleu Petkovic.
Guru throws a head punch that misses.
Guru misses with a punch on the inside.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ground Guru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petkovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guru gets underhooks to prevent Petkovic's takedown attempt.
Guru pushes Petkovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petkovic blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Guru.
Guru lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petkovic.
Petkovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Guru is trying to keep an underhook but Petkovic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ground Guru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petkovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guru regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petkovic stops Guru from standing up.
Guru 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.
Guru wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Petkovic manages to pass to side control.
Petkovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Guru manages to get to full guard.
Guru pulls Petkovic in close to prevent any damage.
Beleleu Petkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petkovic looking to pass the guard.
Petkovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guru is on top in guard.
Guru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru postures up.
Guru drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Guru as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Petkovic screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Guru! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ground Guru!
In his post fight interview, Ground Guru started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Cesar Snellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierno has chosen Umberto Tozzi - Gloria as his entrance music. Tim Pierno is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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174 lbs
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Cesar Snellman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierno swats away the attempt to clinch by Snellman.
Snellman tries to clinch but Pierno moves out of range.
Snellman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pierno counters with a left to the body.
Snellman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snellman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Snellman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snellman is defended easily by Pierno.
Pierno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pierno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snellman at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snellman moves into the clinch.
Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Pierno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snellman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snellman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snellman pushes Pierno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snellman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno blocking some punches.
Pierno swings wildly with an uppercut but Snellman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snellman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snellman goes for a takedown attempt but Pierno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Cesar Snellman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snellman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno controlling the position.
Snellman wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving.
Snellman won't allow Pierno to sweep him here.
Snellman postures up.
Snellman trying to control but Pierno is working from the bottom.
Snellman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierno 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.
Pierno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snellman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pierno 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.
Snellman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snellman distracts Pierno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pierno looking to control.
Snellman is working Pierno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snellman won't allow Pierno to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierno is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snellman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pierno's guard.
Snellman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierno looking for a sweep. Not yet Pierno, not yet.
Pierno is still trying to improve position.
Pierno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snellman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snellman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snellman passes into half guard.
Pierno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snellman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julius Cesar Snellman 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.
Snellman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snellman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Pierno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pierno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pierno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snellman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snellman pushes Pierno up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Pierno.
Snellman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierno is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Snellman on the inside.
Pierno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snellman lands an uppercut.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snellman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snellman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Julius Cesar Snellman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snellman tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierno taking a breather.
Snellman scores with a shoulder strike.
Snellman throws a head punch that misses.
Snellman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno wants to stall.
Snellman has a couple of punches blocked by Pierno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno wants to stall.
Pierno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snellman lands a right hand.
Pierno looking to slow down the pace here.
Pierno tries to throw a body punch but Snellman avoids it by throwing Pierno back against the cage.
Snellman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snellman backwards.
A short uppercut from Snellman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pierno.
Snellman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snellman wants to break free but Pierno has control.
Snellman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snellman misses with some punches.
Pierno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snellman backwards.
Snellman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snellman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snellman.
Snellman can't break the clinch.
Pierno trying to stall but Snellman improves his position.
Snellman blocking some punches.
Snellman throws a head punch that misses.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snellman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snellmans head.
Snellman lands a shoulder strike.
Snellman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno lands a shot to the body.
Pierno tries to throw a body punch but Snellman avoids it by throwing Pierno back against the cage.
Snellman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno lands a left hand.
Snellman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pierno is defending well.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snellman's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierno stalling the fight.
Snellman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pierno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Cesar Snellman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snellman misses with a takedown attempt
and Pierno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierno.
Snellman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pierno can't fight it off and eventually Snellman manages to take the fight to the floor. Pierno looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snellman is fighting to break Pierno's control of his arms but Pierno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snellman wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving.
Pierno is trying to keep Snellman in close.
Pierno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snellman tries to get to full guard but Pierno has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julius Cesar Snellman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pierno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snellman wants to clinch
and Pierno counters with a nice uppercut.
Snellman misses with a takedown
and Pierno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Snellman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piernos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Pierno.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Snellman.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Snellman.
A short body shot lands from Snellman as the two fighters clinch.
Pierno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snellman blocking some punches.
Snellman misses with a punch on the inside.
Snellman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snellman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snellman lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snellman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierno controlling the position.
Snellman postures up.
Snellman throws an elbow that misses. Pierno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snellman's guard. Nice move by Pierno!
Snellman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snellman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Snellman is looking to sweep but instead, Pierno has passed into half guard.
Pierno passes to side control.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierno wants to control but Snellman is keeping him busy.
Pierno gets to mount! Snellman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pierno is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Snellman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pierno looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snellman is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierno has a good base and remains in mount.
Snellman tries to hold on but Pierno pushes him away.
Pierno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snellman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Snellman tries to hold on but Pierno pushes him away.
Pierno throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Snellman tries to lock up and control but Pierno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pierno looking to control but Snellman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snellman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Snellman is squirming around, avoiding Pierno's attempts to control the action.
Pierno controlling from the full mount.
Pierno thowing shots but they're missing.
Snellman regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snellman is staying active underneath Pierno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snellman trying to control but Pierno postures up.
Snellman missing with punches from the bottom.
Snellman is not content to let Pierno control the position.
Snellman wants to get back to full guard.
Snellman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snellman wants to get back to full guard.
Snellman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierno.
Snellman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pierno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Pierno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snellman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Pierno!
Tim Pierno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Jergensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Neal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sven Jergensen's chin.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Jergensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Neal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neal moves away.
Jab, jab by Neal - just one landing.
Neal jabs Jergensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neal moves away.
A slow jab from Neal misses its intended target.
Jergensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jergensen lands with a right to the head.
Jergensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Neal after a bit of a struggle.
Neal tries to circle away but Jergensen has him pinned against the cage.
Jergensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neal's efforts to push away.
Jergensen has Neal pressed against the cage, preventing Neal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jergensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen has hold of one of Neal's legs. Neal is fighting the takedown attempt but Jergensen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jergensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jergensen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neal for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jergensen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neal is trying to hold Jergensen in close to prevent damage but Jergensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jergensen controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neal doesn't seem bothered though.
Neal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jergensen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jergensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Neal.
Neal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jergensen avoids the body shot from Neal.
Neal throws a looping overhand right but Jergensen ducks down to avoid it.
Neal missing with a left hand there. Jergensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jergensen stuns Neal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jergensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neal sprawls and moves away.
Jergensen slips under a jab.
Jergensen throws a shot to the body.
Jergensen tries for a takedown but Neal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jergensen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Neal to the ground. Jergensen is now in Neal's guard.
Jergensen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jergensen postures up in Neal's guard and throws a big left but Neal blocks it.
Jergensen is looking to advance position but Neal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jergensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jergensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jergensen is working hard here to advance position.
Jergensen regains half guard.
Jergensen keeping hold of Neal's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neal misses with a lunging right hand
and Jergensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jergensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neal can do to turn this around?
Jergensen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jergensen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jergensen passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jergensen drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jergensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Jergensen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jergensen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Neal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jergensen is in Neal's guard.
Jergensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neal managing to control the position.
Sven Jergensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jergensen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jergensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jergensen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jergensen is pushing Neal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jergensen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Neal misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice body punch from Jergensen.
Jergensen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neal working hard to break the clinch.
Neal takes a shot to the head.
Neal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jergensen won't allow it.
Jergensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jergensen.
Jergensen has Neal pressed against the cage, preventing Neal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jergensen lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jergensen as the two fighters clinch.
Jergensen blocking some punches.
Jergensen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jergensen has Neal pressed against the cage.
A short left from Jergensen.
Come on Jergensen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Jergensen on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neal breaks from the clinch.
Neal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jergensen cracks Neal with a good jab.
Sven Jergensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jergensen lands with a nice body punch.
Neal looks to throw the jab but Jergensen is out of range.
Jergensen lands with an overhand left.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neal moves away.
Jergensen clinches up with Neal and pushes him back against the cage.
Jergensen prevents Neal from breaking the clinch.
Bob Neal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Neal.
Jergensen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sven Jergensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Jergensen.
Neal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jergensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jergensen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Jergensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jergensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jergensen prevents Neal from breaking the clinch.
Neal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neal.
Neal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jergensen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jergensen scores with a hook to the body.
Jergensen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jergensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Neal backwards.
Jergensen is leaning against Neal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neal prevents a body shot from Jergensen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Jergensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jergensen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Jergensen!
An out of breath Sven Jergensen 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredy Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt has chosen Wolf Blood as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredy Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Benton lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Fredy Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton postures up in Mac Airt's guard and throws a big left but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mac Airt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mac Airt pushes Benton off and gets back to his feet.
Benton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Mac Airt.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to sprawl but Benton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benton trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away.
Benton prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Airt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benton 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.
Benton misses with a head shot. Mac Airt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Mac Airt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benton dives into side control.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mac Airt throws Benton to one side and escapes!
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Benton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benton showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt tries to kick Benton off but Benton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head.
Benton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Benton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mac Airt is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Benton stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benton connects with a nice short shot to Mac Airt's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Benton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benton fails with the takedown
and Mac Airt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Benton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benton goes for a double leg but Mac Airt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac Airt continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac Airt defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mac Airt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Benton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Benton pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Benton has him pinned against the cage.
Benton has clasped his hands together around Mac Airt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Airt is not content to let Benton control the position.
Fredy Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt taking a bit of punishment here - Benton scoring with strikes.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mac Airt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mac Airt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Benton slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton is looking to counter punch.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.
Mac Airt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benton lands in his opponent's guard.
Benton won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt kicks Benton off and gets to his feet.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Airt as he avoids it easily.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benton with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt jabs at Benton's body.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt 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. And we move into the final round!
A jab from Benton finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Benton tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benton or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac Airt, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benton slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Benton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benton off to one side.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Benton moved out of range.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Benton's head back.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to his feet.
Benton misses with the ground and pound.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Benton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mac Airt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benton somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.
Benton is rocked!
Benton misses the body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benton is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Benton avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a monster overhand right that drops Benton! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a body kick that misses
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Poroshenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Poroshenko postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Poroshenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Poroshenko distracts Gray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poroshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray has Poroshenko pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Poroshenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Poroshenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gray has Poroshenko pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
Gray controls Poroshenko momentarily but Poroshenko frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray throws a head kick but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poroshenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray throws a leg kick but Poroshenko checks it.
Poroshenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Poroshenko moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
It looked like Poroshenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gray sizes up Poroshenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Poroshenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poroshenko checks it well.
A low kick from Gray misses
letting Poroshenko counter with a right hand.
Gray throws a body kick that misses
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.
Poroshenko looking to pass the guard.
Gray is trying to control the position but Poroshenko postures up.
Poroshenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.
Poroshenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poroshenko trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Poroshenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gray's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gray wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Poroshenko is now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poroshenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poroshenko working over Gray with some ground and pound. Gray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Gray is looking to improve his position.
Gray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko trying to control from Gray's half guard. Gray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poroshenko throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely.
Poroshenko is in close to Gray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petro Poroshenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poroshenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Poroshenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poroshenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poroshenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gray.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gray.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Poroshenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poroshenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poroshenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poroshenko avoids a kick to the body.
Poroshenko tries to counter with a takedown but Gray is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray misses with a left hand
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.
Poroshenko works over Gray with some ground and pound from guard.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Gray has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Poroshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Poroshenko landing with the ground and pound.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poroshenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Gray is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poroshenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gray is still in real trouble! Can Poroshenko finish him?
Poroshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gray keeping full guard, as Poroshenko tries to pass.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko postures up.
Gray has a closed guard, preventing Poroshenko from standing up.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray can't keep his opponent in guard - Poroshenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poroshenko thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poroshenko to get the leverage.
Gray manages to get to full guard.
Poroshenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gray's head.
Poroshenko lands a couple of elbows.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poroshenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray pulls Poroshenko in close to prevent any damage.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Poroshenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poroshenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petro Poroshenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gray's cut.
That's time! Poroshenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poroshenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
Poroshenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gray leaves Poroshenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray clinches up with Poroshenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Poroshenko tightens his grip and picks Gray up, before dumping him to the ground. Gray manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko working some strikes from top position.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Poroshenko drops back looking for a leg! Gray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gray manages to kick Poroshenko off! Poroshenko jumps back into Gray's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko working some strikes from top position.
Poroshenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Poroshenko wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gray trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poroshenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gray pulls Poroshenko in close to prevent any damage.
Gray trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poroshenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Poroshenko blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Poroshenko misses the target.
Poroshenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gray connects with a right hand. Poroshenko shakes it off.
Gray tries to land a front kick but Poroshenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Poroshenko is just out of range.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray has Poroshenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Poroshenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gray misses with a hook
and Poroshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poroshenko's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray looks to land a body kick but Poroshenko moved away.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poroshenko checks a low kick from Gray.
Poroshenko is looking for a counter combo.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poroshenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gray looks to throw the jab but Poroshenko is out of range.
Poroshenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gray feints and then cracks Poroshenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poroshenko down.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Gray misses.
Poroshenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petro Poroshenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray connects with a leg kick. Poroshenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray.
Gabriel Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray throws a leg kick
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gray!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Gray.
I think Poroshenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petro Poroshenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Game is Over. Vieira has chosen BJJ song as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wilkinson misses.
Vieira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilkinson.
Vieira moves out of range as Wilkinson strikes.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Wilkinson avoids it with no problem.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilkinson.
Vieira connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkinson misses the target.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
Vieira slips a jab and a cross from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Wilkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira cracks the inside of Wilkinson's front leg.
Wilkinson scores with a body shot.
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilkinson.
Donk. Vieira catches Wilkinson right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
It looked like Wilkinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilkinson walks into a stiff left hand from Vieira.
Good shot there by Wilkinson.
Vieira lands a big head kick that sends Wilkinson tumbling to the mat! Vieira takes a step backwards and waves Wilkinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wilkinson is rocked!
It looks like Rashad Wilkinson has been cut.
Vieira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vieira! Wilkinson is out on his feet! Vieira rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wilkinson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wilkinson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Vieira!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rodolfo Vieira thanked Invictus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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