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HFC 266 Army Of Fiends PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunting Humans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunting Humans acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunting Humans!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bebbanburg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Our spies down at at We The Best inform us that Humans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bebbanburg stopping the sweep attempt from Humans.
Humans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Humans looking for a sweep. Not yet Humans, not yet.
Humans has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Bebbanburg 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.
Bebbanburg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bebbanburg scoring with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Humans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bebbanburg working some strikes from top position.
Bebbanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bebbanburg cracks Humans with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebbanburg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bebbanburg prevents Humans from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humans trying to control the position here.
Bebbanburg cracks Humans with a solid left hand.
Bebbanburg landing with the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Humans's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Humans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Humans wants to sweep here but Bebbanburg controlling him for the moment.
Bebbanburg is working Humans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bebbanburg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg scoring with some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Humans is looking for a triangle but Bebbanburg pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Humans is looking to stand up but Bebbanburg isn't so interested in that idea.
Bebbanburg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bebbanburg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg is in close to Humans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bebbanburg is working Humans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Humans is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bebbanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
Humans is still in real trouble! Can Bebbanburg finish him?
Bebbanburg preventing the sweep.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Bebbanburg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bebbanburg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bebbanburg distracts Humans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of elbows.
Bebbanburg loads up on a big left hand. Humans felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bebbanburg looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Humans can't hide his disappointment, as Bebbanburg celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Hunting Humans had this to say: 'It's killing me every day!till I avenge this loss!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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193 lbs
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30
192 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone defending well as Clack loads up on a big left hand.
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clack was covering up waiting for the punch and Malone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Malone is in close to Clack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clack trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Clack wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
Clack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malone is in close to Clack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Clack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Malone cracks Clack with a solid left hand.
Malone postures up in Clack's guard and throws a big left but Clack blocks it.
Clack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
Malone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malone pushes down on Clack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clack is looking to control Malone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clack avoid being mounted?
Malone working Clack over with strikes.
Clack actively working from the bottom here.
Clack wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Malone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Malone working over Clack with some ground and pound. Clack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malone is controlling the pace.
Clack gets full guard.
Clack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malone defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Malone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clack working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Malone connects with a couple of short punches.
Clack is trying to keep Malone in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone cracks Clack with a solid left hand.
Clack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malone is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clack!
Malone wants to control but Clack is keeping him busy.
Malone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clack has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malone but great work by Clack.
Malone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clack off and has taken his back!
Malone throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Clack!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clack rolls, trying to escape but Malone keeps control of the position.
Malone lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Malone is trying to control but Clack is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Malone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malone is working for a guillotine from mount but Clack frees his head quite easily.
Malone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack wants to hold on but Malone pushes him away.
Clack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clack wants to control but Malone is having none of it.
Clack is looking to improve his position but Malone isn't that keen on the idea.
Malone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Malone controlling his opponent.
Malone raining down shots from the mount!
Malone looking to control but Clack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone landing shots from mount.
Clack takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Clack is rocked!
Malone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Clack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malone controlling his opponent.
Clack is desperately trying to improve his position but Malone has a good base and remains in mount.
Clack wants to control but Malone is having none of it.
Clack seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone controlling the position easily from mount.
Malone has control of Clack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malone wants to control the pace but Clack is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone lands a big elbow.
Clack tries to hold on but Malone postures up.
Malone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clack is desperately trying to improve his position but Malone has a good base and remains in mount.
Malone is landing with some decent strikes but Clack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Malone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack is working to get back to half guard.
Malone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Malone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clack looks a forlorn figure.
Malone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clack's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Clack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malone controlling the pace for now.
Clack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clack is working hard here to advance position.
Malone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clack looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malone sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Malone catches Clack right on the button with a cross.
Clack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Clack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malone's guard.
Clack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malone looking to control.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clack's guard.
Malone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Malone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malone trying to control but Clack is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clack trying to keep a closed guard but Malone is proving a slippery customer.
Clack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone stays in close to Clack's body and controls the position.
Malone trying to control but Clack is working from the bottom.
Malone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clack's head.
Malone wants to control from the top but Clack keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clack working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Malone connects with a couple of short punches.
Clack keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malone trying to control but Clack is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Clack.
Malone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clack keeps working.
Clack is trying to improve his position.
Clack tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Malone easily slips into full mount!
The referee warns Clack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Clack working to try and regain half guard.
Malone landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack tries to lock up and control but Malone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malone looking to control but Clack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kenny Clack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clack tries to hold on but Malone postures up.
Malone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sylvester Malone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Clack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Malone postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Clack bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Malone and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Malone!
Our winner, Sylvester Malone, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Safforn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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279 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Safforn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko stalks Safforn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Safforn's face. Safforn staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Safforn swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Safforn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Safforn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Safforn.
Klitschko lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Safforn.
Klitschko walks into a stiff left hand from Safforn.
Safforn doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Klitschko swings for the body but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn tries to clinch but Klitschko is having none of it.
Safforn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safforn scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn keeps control of Klitschko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Safforn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klitschko.
Klitschko stalling the fight.
Klitschko is looking to control Safforn's arms but Safforn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klitschko has his back to the cage.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Safforn misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
Klitschko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
Klitschko throws a big shot that misses.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Safforn moved out of range nicely.
Safforn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Safforn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Safforn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klitschko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Safforn throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko jabs Safforn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Klitschko as he checks the leg kick.
Klitschko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Safforn throws a leg kick but Klitschko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klitschko is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Safforn looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Klitschko lands with a cross.
Klitschko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Safforn is looking to clinch.
Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klitschko connects with a leg kick. Safforn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Safforn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko scores with a hook to the body. Safforn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Safforn looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Safforn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Safforn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klitschko lands a nice looking body shot.
Safforn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Safforn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Safforn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klitschko is able to avoid easily.
Klitschko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Safforn manages to avoid it.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Safforn looks to land a body kick but Klitschko moved away.
Klitschko appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko tests Safforn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Safforn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Safforn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Safforn wants to counter the offense by Klitschko and move into the clinch position.
Safforn throws out a loose jab but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Safforn throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands a glancing blow to the side of Safforn's head.
Safforn misses with an uppercut.
Safforn tries to land a front kick but Klitschko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Safforn avoids it well.
Safforn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Safforn wants to counter with a clinch but Klitschko pushes him away.
Safforn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Safforn scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Safforn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Safforn misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Safforn goes for a double leg but Klitschko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Klitschko continues to drive forward.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klitschko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Safforn tries to clinch but Klitschko is having none of it.
Safforn wants to clinch.
Klitschko moves out of range of the leg kick from Safforn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko defending well as Safforn loads up on a big left hand.
Klitschko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Safforn.
It looked like Klitschko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Safforn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klitschko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Safforn can do to turn this around?
Safforn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to sprawl but Safforn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Klitschko has one foot on Safforn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yegor Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Safforn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko thuds his shin into the meat of Safforn's side.
Safforn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klitschko.
Safforn catches Klitschko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klitschko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Safforn on the side of the head.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
A jab from Klitschko does it's job there.
The cut above Abraham Safforn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Klitschko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Safforn swinging wildly here.
Klitschko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Safforn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Safforn.
Safforn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Safforn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Safforn can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a punch on the inside.
Klitschko tries to work over Safforn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Klitschko.
Klitschko stops a takedown attempt from Safforn.
Klitschko gets through Safforn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko stalling against the cage.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Safforn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with the combination.
Safforn feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Klitschko finds it's target.
Safforn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.
Abraham Safforn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safforn goes for a double leg but Klitschko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Klitschko continues to drive forward.
Yegor Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.
Safforn throws an off balance right hand
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Safforn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Safforn moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Safforn. Klitschko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Safforn avoids them all with ease.
Klitschko lands a right hook to the body.
Safforn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Safforn there as he acknowledges the shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abraham Safforn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yegor Klitschko!
A relieved looking Yegor Klitschko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabryel Catchmaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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27
252 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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246 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu misses with a hook.
Catchmaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pu.
Pu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchmaer moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pu closes the distance and clinches.
Pu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Catchmaer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pu's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pu.
Catchmaer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pu avoids the elbow strike from Catchmaer, against the cage.
A short right from Pu.
Pu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pu avoids a wild elbow strike from Catchmaer.
Pu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Pu fails to land.
Pu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchmaer's elbow.
Pu avoids a wild elbow strike from Catchmaer.
Pu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catchmaer working aggressively here.
Pu is working Catchmaer over against the cage.
Pu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Catchmaer.
Pu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Catchmaer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards.
Pu stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pu.
A head punch on the inside from Pu fails to land.
Pu swings wildly with an uppercut but Catchmaer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Catchmaer tries to throw a body punch but Pu avoids it by throwing Catchmaer back against the cage.
Pu blocking some punches.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.
Catchmaer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catchmaer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pu.
Catchmaer tries to break free but Pu pushes him back against the cage.
Catchmaer throws a head punch that misses.
Pu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Catchmaer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pu's brow.
Catchmaer blocks an uppercut.
Pu breaks from the clinch.
Pu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pu throws a nice looking combination but Catchmaer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catchmaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Catchmaer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pu counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Catchmaer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Catchmaer is trying to stand back up but Pu is controlling him
Pu trying to control the action but Catchmaer is working from the bottom.
Pu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Catchmaer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pu wants to control but Catchmaer is keeping him busy.
Well, if Pu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Catchmaer is trying to maintain the position but Pu is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Catchmaer moves away from the strike by Pu.
Pu takes one to the chin there.
Catchmaer keeps the fight on the outside.
Pu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catchmaer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catchmaer wants to counter with a clinch but Pu pushes him away.
Catchmaer looks to throw the jab but Pu is out of range.
Catchmaer misses with the combination.
Pu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catchmaer gets a clinch.
Pu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchmaer moves away.
Catchmaer wants to clinch up but Pu keeps it at a distance.
Pu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchmaer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pu takes a swing at Catchmaer's ribcage but misses.
Pu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Catchmaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Pu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Catchmaer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Pu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pu moves away from the strike by Catchmaer.
Pu ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer.
Pu lands a really nice looking cross but Catchmaer seems unphased.
Catchmaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pu misses with the combination.
Pu is looking to clinch but Catchmaer is avoiding it.
Rudy Pu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Catchmaer backs up against the cage.
Pu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catchmaer can do to turn this around?
Pu darts in trying to clinch
and Catchmaer counters with a stiff right hand.
Catchmaer takes a swing at Pu's ribcage but misses.
Pu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catchmaer throws out the jab.
Catchmaer punishes Pu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchmaer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catchmaer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catchmaer.
A big left from Catchmaer misses.
Catchmaer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pu, as that shot connected.
Pu throws a shot from downtown. Catchmaer moves away and avoids it.
Catchmaer moves away from the strike by Pu.
Pu lands a nice hook to Catchmaer's body. Catchmaer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catchmaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pu.
Pu misses with a double jab
and Catchmaer counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pu.
Pu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Catchmaer misses.
Catchmaer lands a two punch combo.
Pu throws a jab when Catchmaer was well out of range.
Pu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Catchmaer. Catchmaer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Pu scores with a four punch combination!
Catchmaer throws a hook to the side of Pu's head but Pu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Catchmaer misses.
An inside leg kick from Pu misses.
Catchmaer throws a sloppy head kick and Pu moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Pu as he connects with a hook.
Catchmaer is rocked!
Pu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Catchmaer is still on wobbly legs! Can Pu finish him?
Pu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Catchmaer to score with a decent uppercut.
Catchmaer seems to have recovered his senses.
Catchmaer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pu is able to avoid easily.
Pu moves away from the strike by Catchmaer.
Pu lands with an overhand left.
Pu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Catchmaer's head backwards.
Pu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Catchmaer! Pu dives in looking to finish! Catchmaer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Pu!
A less than humble Rudy Pu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ap Nudd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lift me up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
216 lbs
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31
220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edern Ap Nudd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ap Nudd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
As De Silva backs off Ap Nudd throws a huge counter combo but De Silva manages to avoid it all.
Ap Nudd looks to land a right hand but De Silva moved out of range.
Ap Nudd walks into a stiff left hand from De Silva.
A jab lands there for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with a few strikes there.
De Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ap Nudd was well out of range. Poor timing from De Silva.
It seemed like Ap Nudd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ap Nudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Silva dodges the punch combination from Ap Nudd.
De Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Silva avoids the head kick by Ap Nudd.
De Silva has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ap Nudd blocking some punches.
Ap Nudd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Silva misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Silva.
Ap Nudd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ap Nudd is trying to force a seperation but De Silva has the dominant position.
A short right from De Silva on the inside.
Ap Nudd breaks from the clinch.
De Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Ap Nudd cracks De Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ap Nudd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ap Nudd takes one on the button.
Ap Nudd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but De Silva is just out of range.
Ap Nudd rushes De Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ap Nudd throws an overhand right that lands on De Silva's shoulder, as De Silva tries to avoid the shot.
De Silva slips a straight right by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ap Nudd throws a sloppy head kick and De Silva moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ap Nudd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ap Nudd looks for the body kick but De Silva saw that one coming.
De Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Ap Nudd.
De Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ap Nudd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Silva. Ap Nudd does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Silva throws a looping overhand right but Ap Nudd ducks down to avoid it.
Ap Nudd feints a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd keeps the fight on the outside.
Ap Nudd looks to land a combination but De Silva avoids it well.
De Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ap Nudd.
De Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Ap Nudd off the cage and back into range.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but De Silva is just out of range.
De Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ap Nudd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ap Nudd - the referee stops the clock and De Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ap Nudd. De Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Silva misses the shot to the body.
De Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ap Nudd scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Silva in his tracks.
De Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Ap Nudd counters with a good low kick that De Silva was not able to check.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
De Silva swinging wildly here.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva jabs Ap Nudd right on the nose. Ap Nudd blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from De Silva finds it's target.
De Silva closes the distance and pushes Ap Nudd back into the cage.
Ap Nudd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
De Silva misses with a jab to the body
letting Ap Nudd counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle, before Ap Nudd throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into De Silva's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ap Nudd lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Edern Ap Nudd!
An out of breath Edern Ap Nudd 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Oarsman (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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30
212 lbs
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222 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Lagk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Oarsman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oarsman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oarsman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oarsman has closed the distance and engaged Lagk in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lagk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oarsman throws an elbow but misses.
Lagk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oarsman prevents a body shot from Lagk.
Lagk misses with an elbow strike.
Oarsman pushes off an throws an elbow but Lagk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lagk is working Oarsman over against the cage.
Oarsman tries to land a knee to the head but Lagk blocks with his arms.
Lagk stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lagk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oarsman is defending well for now.
Oarsman pushes off an throws an elbow but Lagk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lagk takes an elbow to the temple.
Oarsman pushes off an throws an elbow but Lagk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oarsman struggles to land a body shot inside as Lagk controls his hands.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oarsman avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Lagk has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lagk lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oarsman takes a shot to the head.
Lagk scores with a shot to the side of Oarsman's head.
Oarsman managing to block the knees to the body from Lagk.
Lagk has a couple of punches blocked by Oarsman.
Lagk digs a right hand into Oarsman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oarsman's gas tank.
Oarsman looks winded!
Lagk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lagk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oarsman avoids it.
Oarsman blocks the elbow strike.
Lagk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oarsman backwards.
Oarsman working aggressively here.
Lagk'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.
Lagk effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Lagk.
Oarsman being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lagk scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lagk can't find room to land a body shot as Oarsman controls the action.
Lagk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lagk managing to block the knees to the body from Oarsman.
Lagk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lagk dodges an elbow strike from Oarsman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oarsman.
Lagk blocks a body shot from Oarsman.
Lagk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Oarsman.
Oarsman tries to land knees in the clinch but Lagk avoids the damage to the body.
Lagk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lagk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oarsman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lagk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lagk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lagk lands a right hand.
Lagk taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Lagk.
Lagk pushes off an throws an elbow but Oarsman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lagk has a couple of punches blocked by Oarsman.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oarsman avoids it.
Lagk lands an elbow inside that Oarsman shrugs off.
Oarsman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oarsman misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Lagk.
Lagk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lagk blocks an elbow strike from Oarsman.
Lagk goes for a takedown attempt but Oarsman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lagk rushes Oarsman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is trying to stall.
Oarsman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lagk misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oarsman prevents the takedown attempt.
Oarsman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lagk backwards.
Lagk is struggling to control the position.
Oarsman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lagk pushes Oarsman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lagk working aggressively here.
Oarsman lands a nice elbow.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lagk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lagk.
Oarsman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lagk tries to work over Oarsman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oarsman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lagk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oarsman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oarsman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagk is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lagk misses the target.
A shot to the body from Oarsman misses
and Lagk counters with a series of strikes. Oarsman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lagk clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lagk.
Oarsman has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Oarsman throws an elbow but it misses.
Lagk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lagk breaks from the clinch.
Oarsman drives through and clinches with Lagk against the cage.
Lagk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lagk blocks an elbow strike.
Lagk breaks from the clinch.
Oarsman closes the distance and pushes Lagk back into the cage.
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!
Lagk missing with knees to the body.
Oarsman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lagk avoids it.
Lagk is leaning against Oarsman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oarsman is breathing heavily.
Lagk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lagk lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk stalling in the clinch but Oarsman improves position.
Oarsman tries to work over Lagk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oarsman avoiding damage as Lagk throws knees to the body.
Lagk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oarsman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lagk slows down the pace here.
Lagk landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Lagk to work.
Lagk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lagk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lagk crunches a lovely knee into Oarsman's ribcage.
Lagk lands with a light punch inside.
Lagk working Oarsman over with knees to the body.
Nick Lagk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lagk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Cosmo Oarsman has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Lagk.
Lagk tries to land knees in the clinch but Oarsman avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagk is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Lagk as the two fighters clinch.
Oarsman letting Lagk take a breather here.
Oarsman managing to block the knees to the body from Lagk.
Oarsman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lagk digs a right hand into Oarsman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oarsman's gas tank.
Lagk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oarsman closes the distance and pushes Lagk back into the cage.
Lagk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lagk lands a body punch.
Lagk has Oarsman pressed against the cage.
Lagk stalling against the cage.
Lagk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oarsman or not.
Oarsman misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk pushes off an throws an elbow but Oarsman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lagk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oarsman can do to turn this around?
Oarsman blocks an elbow strike.
Lagk lands a nice elbow.
Lagk is struggling to control the position.
Lagk lands an elbow just above Oarsman 's eye.
Lagk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lagk crunches a lovely knee into Oarsman's ribcage.
Lagk can't find room to land a body shot as Oarsman controls the action.
Good body shot from Lagk.
Knees to the body from Lagk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lagk.
Lagk looking to throw knees to the head but Oarsman is blocking nicely.
Lagk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oarsmans head.
Oarsman takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagk missing with knees to the body.
Lagk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lagk trying to land knees to the body.
Lagk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oarsman stops a takedown attempt from Lagk.
Oarsman avoiding damage as Lagk throws knees to the body.
Oarsman managing to block the knees to the body from Lagk.
Lagk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oarsman's defenses.
Lagk trying to land knees to the body.
Lagk is stalling here.
Oarsman throws a head punch that misses.
Lagk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oarsman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lagk lands an elbow that stopped Oarsman in his tracks for a moment.
Oarsman misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lagk.
Lagk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oarsman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lagk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oarsman up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Oarsman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oarsman swings widly with a right hand
and Lagk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oarsman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lagk is leaning against Oarsman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lagk lands an elbow inside.
Lagk missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lagk just leaning against Oarsman, taking a breather.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oarsman is defending well for now.
Oarsman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oarsman throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oarsman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lagk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lagk.
Lagk taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lagk throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk dodges an elbow strike from Oarsman.
Lagk taking a breather.
Lagk blocks an elbow strike.
Oarsman takes an elbow to the temple.
Oarsman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lagk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oarsman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oarsman lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Lagk.
A short left from Lagk.
Oarsman tries to work over Lagk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oarsman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oarsman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lagk blocks an elbow strike.
Lagk digs a right hand underneath Oarsman's ribcage. Oarsman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oarsman throws an elbow that misses.
Lagk trying to stall but Oarsman improves his position.
Oarsman can't find room to land a body shot as Lagk controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oarsman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lagk's brow.
Oarsman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oarsman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lagk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagk lands an elbow inside.
Lagk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oarsman's face.
Oarsman is rocked!
Lagk has Oarsman pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Oarsman is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lagk - that's hurt Oarsman badly! Oh, another knee lands and Oarsman is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Oarsman doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Lagk!
A very excited looking Nick Lagk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet comes to the cage accompanied by Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. James has chosen NWO Wolfpack as his entrance music. Jimmy James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a nice looking combination but Hammet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammet missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Hammet.
It looks like Jimmy James has been cut.
Hammet finds James's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! James flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hammet lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure James will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Hammet!
Post fight, an emotional Gordon Hammet said 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leija has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiichi Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a wild body shot.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leija throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamada thinks about countering with a body kick.
Leija lands a head shot.
Leija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leija misses with a straight left.
Yamada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leija .
Yamada throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leija lands a right hook to the body.
Yamada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leija scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamada misses with a low kick.
Yamada throws the left hand but Leija avoids the punch easily.
Leija looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
Yamada blocks a low kick nicely.
Yamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leija checks it well.
Leija 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.
Leija finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leija . That's going to slow Yamada down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
Yamada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leija takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Yamada is looking to slow Leija down with leg kicks.
Yamada looks to throw a body kick
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yamada throws a push kick but Leija slaps the foot to one side.
Leija throws a shot from downtown. Yamada moves away and avoids it.
Leija throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Yamada finds it's target.
Yamada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Yamada
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Yamada coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Yamada misses
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Yamada throws a low kick, looking for Leija 's leg but Leija calmly moves out of range.
Yamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Leija connects with a nice looking jab.
Leija works over Yamada's head and body with a nice combination.
Leija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leija dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamada. That did some damage!
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leija lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leija is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leija has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leija and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yamada bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leija takes one on the button.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Yamada as he checks the leg kick.
Yamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Leija 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.
Leija moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamada throws a chopping leg kick but Leija manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leija defending well as Yamada loads up on a big left hand.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Yamada is out of range.
Leija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamada.
Yamada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Leija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamada fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leija just manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leija .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Yamada motions for Leija to come forward. Yamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leija misses with a body shot.
Leija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Yamada thuds his shin into the meat of Leija 's side.
Yamada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leija 's sensitive parts.
Yamada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leija momentarily.
Leija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leija checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamada throws a body punch but Leija moves out of range.
Leija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Leija .
Yamada misses with a body kick.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
Leija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yamada thows a leg kick but Leija checks it
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamada has been working on his balance at World Combat Sports Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Leija .
Leija defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yamada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Leija dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leija loads up on a big right hand but Yamada slips the punch.
Yamada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leija is able to avoid easily.
Yamada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leija has momentary wrist control but Yamada slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leija managing to control the position.
Leija wants to sweep but no luck.
Leija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamada.
Yamada with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada working some strikes from top position.
Leija is trying to keep Yamada in close.
Yamada slips nicely into half guard.
Leija is trying is best to control the position here.
Yamada wants to pass to mount but Leija is defending the position.
Yamada wants to control but Leija is keeping him busy.
Yamada seems to be working for a kimura but Leija defends the submission attempt.
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.
Leija trying to control from the bottom.
Yamada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yamada wants to free his trapped foot but Leija is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamada blocks the leg kick.
Yamada lands with an overhand left.
Leija throws a low kick but Yamada moves out of range easily.
Leija is looking to slow Yamada down with leg kicks.
Leija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamada moves away.
Leija lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leija .
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leija on the side of the head.
Yamada throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Leija lands but Yamada takes it in his stride.
Leija ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Yamada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leija looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yamada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leija . That did some damage!
Good work by Yamada as he checks the leg kick.
Leija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamada slips a jab from Leija .
Yamada throws a leg kick but Leija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leija moves away from the strike by Yamada.
Yamada scores with a punch to the head.
Leija walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada moves out of range as Leija strikes.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Leija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamada misses the target.
Leija only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leija walks into a jab.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Leija 's head but Leija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamada shoots and misses
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamada tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
Yamada checks a leg kick nicely.
No luck for Yamada with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiichi Yamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leija throws a body punch but Yamada moves out of range.
Leija walks into a jab.
Alfredo Leija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leija blocks the body kick.
Yamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamada tries a low kick but Leija avoids it.
Leija appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamada thumps Leija with a low kick.
Yamada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Leija finds it's way through Yamada's defenses.
Yamada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfredo Leija will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leija gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leija is trying to control the position but Yamada postures up.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leija is keeping the position for now.
Leija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leija is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leija misses with a hook.
A head kick from Leija lands but Yamada takes it in his stride.
Leija misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leija tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamada is in Leija 's guard.
Leija is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leija keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully.
Leija managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leija is keeping the position for now.
Yamada advances position into side control!
Yamada landing strikes.
Yamada taking a break here but Leija is having none of it and regains half guard.
Yamada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija is looking for a sweep. Yamada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leija is just riding it out for now. Yamada eventually gives up the hold.
Yamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yamada trying to control from Leija 's half guard. Leija has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yamada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leija trying to control the position here.
Yamada trying to control but Leija is working from the bottom.
Keiichi Yamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamada tries to free his leg and advance position but Leija is retaining full guard.
Keiichi Yamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leija is trying to control the position but Yamada postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yamada wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leija throws the left hand but Yamada avoids the punch easily.
Yamada has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiichi Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leija has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Leija !
An out of breath and clearly excited Alfredo Leija thanked KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Ben Hogan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Drake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drake fails with the takedown.
Hogan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hogan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hogan is pulling down on Drake's head. It's preventing any offense from Drake, at least for the moment.
Hogan wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Hogan pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Drake is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Drake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hogan defends it easily.
Drake looking to control.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
Drake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan 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.
Drake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogan defends well.
Hogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drake is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drake is looking for a triangle but Hogan pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Hogan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hogan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Hogan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hogan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Drake swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat.
Hogan stuffs the takedown.
Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
Hogan keeps Drake at a distance using the push kick.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Hogan scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake throws the kick towards the body but Hogan avoids it.
Hogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hogan.
Hogan thumps Drake with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
Hogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hogan. Drake shrugs it off though.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Drake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Hogan there.
Drake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drake forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. Drake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Drake does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Hogan. Beautiful body shot.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Hogan.
Hogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Hogan counters with a nice body shot.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Drake is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
It appears Hogan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Drake thows a leg kick but Hogan checks it
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Drake 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ben Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hogan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hogan lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hogan.
Hogan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drake to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Hogan cracks Drake with an open hand slap.
Drake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Drake misses
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan scores with a jab to the head.
Drake shoots and misses
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan is looking to counter punch.
Hogan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drake takes a step back to recover.
Hogan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake tries to move into range but Hogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogan cracks Drake with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Hogan.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hogan.
Hogan cracks the inside of Drake's front leg.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
A lazy left from Hogan finds it's target.
Drake tries to land a body kick
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Hogan scores with a head kick. Drake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ben Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Drake.
Hogan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Drake down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drake.
Hogan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hogan dominated that second round.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frankie Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan throws a series of strikes that have Drake backpedaling.
Drake closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Hogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Drake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hogan's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hogan holds on and takes a little breather.
Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hogan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is stalling in the full guard.
Hogan gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Drake was not able to check.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hogan. Hogan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hogan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hogan.
Hogan scores with a punch to the head.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan scores with a punch to the head.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drake's knee momentarily.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hogan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drake's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Hogan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drake shoots in but Hogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Drake down.
Ben Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drake's head.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hogan scores with a push kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hogan enables Drake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hogan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Hogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Drake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
Frankie Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan pulls Drake in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hogan clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Drake walks into a jab.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Hogan cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake gets a takedown into half guard.
Hogan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hogan.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan controlling from the top position.
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.
Drake working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Drake wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hogan stands up and waves to Drake to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake throws a push kick but Hogan slaps the foot to one side.
Drake wants to clinch.
Hogan sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Hogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hogan lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogan counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Drake
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogan but Hogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Hogan catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Drake moves to clinch but Hogan breaks away
and Hogan counters with a nice body kick.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Drake off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hogan had his way with Frankie Drake in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hogan jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Hogan stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown but Hogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hogan throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Drake throws a jab when Hogan was well out of range.
Drake moves to clinch but Hogan breaks away
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Drake down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drake.
Hogan throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Hogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drake tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drake on the side of the head.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan blocks the body kick.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drake misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
A little feinted left hand from Hogan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
Hogan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hogan feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan fakes the leg kick and cracks Drake in the body.
Hogan connects with a looping right hand.
Drake misses with a takedown
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ben Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Drake.
Drake is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hogan scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake tries to clinch up
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drake!
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan checks a low kick from Drake.
Drake gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Hogan.
Drake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drake scrambles back to his feet.
Hogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake walks into a jab.
Hogan lands a slapping body shot.
Drake throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogan.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Frankie Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan blocks a head kick by Drake.
Good standup being displayed there by Hogan as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Hogan.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Drake throws a head kick that misses
and Hogan counters with a leg kick.
Drake throws a sloppy body shot
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drake's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hogan!
Ben Hogan retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ben Hogan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan comes to the cage accompanied by Disciple. Lil Fame has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucifer Satan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Fame!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satan drops his hands momentarily and Fame takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Satan throws an off balance right hand
and Fame counters with a three punch combo that has Satan backing up. Satan nods at Fame to acknowledge the strikes.
Satan misses with a hook
and Fame counters with a straight right hand.
Fame ducks under a wild hook from Satan.
Satan misses with a straight left.
Fame missing with a left hand there. Satan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satan.
Satan misses with a looping left.
Fame appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucifer Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Fame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Satan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fame.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satan throws a right hand that misses
and Fame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Satan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Satan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fame ducks under a wild hook from Satan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan works the jab nicely.
Satan throws a body punch but Fame moves out of range.
Fame lands a jab.
Satan lands a hook that stumbles Fame back into the cage. Satan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Fame to the canvas! Satan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Fame has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lucifer Satan!
Lucifer Satan retains his heavyweight title!
Lucifer Satan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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pop
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