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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Karl Socha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karl Socha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
34 - 16 - 1 |
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175 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dearborn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Socha doesn't seem bothered though.
Dearborn lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Dearborn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dearborn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Socha's hands.
Socha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dearborn on the side of the head.
Socha is looking to slow Dearborn down with leg kicks.
Dearborn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dearborn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dearborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Socha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hybrid Fighting Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Socha connects with the punch.
Dearborn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn throws a series of punches but Socha avoids them all with ease.
Dearborn lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Socha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dearborn throws a lazy right hand but Socha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Socha.
Socha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dearborn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Dearborn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Socha misses with a hook. Dearborn ducked under it nicely.
Socha is looking to clinch.
Dearborn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dearborn gets a clinch.
Dearborn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Socha blocks an uppercut.
Socha missing with knees to the body.
Socha is trying to break the clinch but Dearborn has him pressed against the cage.
Dearborn has a couple of punches blocked by Socha.
Socha prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dearborn.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Socha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dearborn. Socha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dearborn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Socha rather than just go for the knockout.
Dearborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Socha was well out of range. Poor timing from Dearborn.
Dearborn moves into the clinch successfully.
Socha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dearborn swings widly with a right hand
and Socha counters with a right hand to the body.
Dearborn misses with a low kick as Socha jumps back.
Socha thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dearborn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dearborn misses the shot to the body.
Socha moves away from the strike by Dearborn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Socha.
Socha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dearborn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Socha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dearborn was well out of range. Poor timing from Socha.
Socha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dearborn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dearborn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dearborn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Socha.
Dearborn blocks a jab.
Socha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Socha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Dearborn misses
and Socha counters with an outside leg kick.
Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Socha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dearborn lands a nice hook to Socha's body. Socha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dearborn has closed the distance and engaged Socha in a clinch.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Socha blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn tries to work over Socha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dearborn throws a head punch that misses.
Socha can't break the clinch.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dearborn is trying to stall.
Dearborn controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Dearborn - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dearborn lands a shot to the body.
Socha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Socha misses with some punches.
Socha tries to land knees in the clinch but Dearborn avoids the damage to the body.
Dearborn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Socha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Dearborn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A clash of legs there as Dearborn blocks the low kick.
Socha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dearborn can pounce on him.
Socha throws a head kick that misses.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
Socha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Dearborn misses with a jab to the body
and Socha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Socha lands with an uppercut that bounces Dearborn off the cage and back into range.
Dearborn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Will Dearborn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dearborn lands a shoulder strike.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Socha blocks it.
Socha breaks the clinch.
Socha looks to score with a jab to the body but Dearborn is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Socha checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dearborn wants to clinch but Socha slips to the side
and Socha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Socha misses with an uppercut
and Dearborn counters with a stiff right hand.
Dearborn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dearborn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Socha will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dearborn.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dearborn.
Dearborn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Socha thows a leg kick but Dearborn checks it
and Dearborn counters with a thumping low kick.
Socha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dearborn if he has to take too many more of those.
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Socha slams his shin into Dearborn's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Socha.
Socha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dearborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn staying out of range there.
Dearborn misses with a wild body shot.
Socha throws a shot from downtown. Dearborn moves away and avoids it.
Socha misses with a leg kick
and Dearborn counters with a straight right hand.
Dearborn blocks a jab.
It seemed like Dearborn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dearborn tries to land a body kick
and Socha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Socha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Socha swings for the body but Dearborn moves out of range.
Dearborn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dearborn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dearborn throws an overhand right that lands on Socha's shoulder, as Socha tries to avoid the shot.
Dearborn slips under a jab from Socha.
Socha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socha drops his hands momentarily and Dearborn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dearborn wants to clinch up but Socha keeps it at a distance.
Socha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Socha lands with a kick to the temple. Dearborn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Socha throws a front kick aimed at Dearborn's knee but Dearborn avoids it well.
Dearborn throws an overhand right that lands on Socha's shoulder, as Socha tries to avoid the shot.
Dearborn dodges the punch combination from Socha.
Socha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Dearborn
letting Socha counter with a right hand.
Socha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Socha moves out of range of the strikes.
Socha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Socha misses
and Dearborn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Dearborn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Socha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dearborn tries to clinch but Socha is having none of it.
It looked like Socha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Socha throws a shot from downtown. Dearborn moves away and avoids it.
Socha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dearborn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Socha throws a head kick that misses
and Dearborn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dearborn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dearborn scores with a hook to the body. Socha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Socha.
Socha lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Dearborn lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Dearborn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dearborn connects with a high kick.
Dearborn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dearborn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Socha walks into a straight right hand from Dearborn.
Dearborn is looking to slow Socha down with leg kicks.
Socha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Socha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dearborn.
Dearborn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Socha.
Socha swings for the body but Dearborn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dearborn misses the target.
Dearborn feints and then cracks Socha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Socha down.
Socha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dearborn looks for the body kick but Socha saw that one coming.
Socha is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn misses with a kick to the body.
Socha loads up on a big right hand but Dearborn slips the punch.
Socha checks a leg kick.
Socha wants to clinch up but Dearborn keeps it at a distance.
Dearborn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dearborn fakes the leg kick and cracks Socha in the body.
Dearborn blocks a jab.
Dearborn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dearborn thumps Socha with a low kick.
Socha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Socha is rocked!
Dearborn throws an off balance right hand
and Socha counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Socha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Socha just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Dearborn misses.
Dearborn thuds a left hand into Socha's body.
Socha seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn lands a big right hand that sends Socha crashing to the mat! Dearborn stays standing though and waves Socha back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dearborn looks to clinch
and Socha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socha walks into a straight right hand from Dearborn.
Dearborn throws a lazy right hand but Socha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dearborn drops his hands momentarily and Socha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dearborn darts in and clinches Socha up against the cage.
Socha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dearborn throws a head punch that misses.
Socha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Socha misses.
A little jabbing left from Dearborn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dearborn throws a big shot that misses.
Socha lands a nice looking body shot.
Socha darts in and clinches Dearborn up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socha.
Socha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Socha pushes Dearborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Socha breaks from the clinch.
Dearborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Socha is just out of range.
Dearborn connects with a body shot that sends Socha's belly button to the back.
Socha lands with an overhand left.
Socha throws a body punch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Socha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dearborn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dearborn misses with a few strikes there.
Socha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karl Socha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dearborn misses with a straight right.
Socha misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dearborn tries to score with a low kick but Socha moves his leg out of the way.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dearborn.
Dearborn misses with a low kick as Socha jumps back.
Socha throws a body punch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Socha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socha moves out of range of the leg kick from Dearborn.
Socha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from Socha.
Will Dearborn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dearborn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Socha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socha throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dearborn to counter with a crisp jab.
Dearborn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Socha checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dearborn scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Dearborn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dearborn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Dearborn!
Will Dearborn made sure to mention his sponsor, Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
28 - 9 - 0 |
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183 lbs
24 - 18 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Aragon backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aragon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Aragon 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.
Boma moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
Boma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Boma tried to counter with a leg kick but Aragon avoided it.
Aragon tries a low kick but Boma avoids it.
It looked like Boma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Aragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aragon tries a low kick but Boma avoids it.
Boma appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aragon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aragon lands with a hook. Boma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aragon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boma throws a counter high kick but Aragon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Aragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aragon darts in trying to clinch
and Boma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma staying out of range there.
Aragon wants to clinch
and Aragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Aragon. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragon misses with an uppercut
and Boma counters with a leg kick.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Boma throws a counter high kick but Aragon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Aragon.
Aragon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aragon. Aragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma 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.
Aragon misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Aragon tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aragon.
Aragon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Aragon down.
Aragon misses with a head kick.
Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma tried to counter with a leg kick but Aragon avoided it.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Aragon.
Boma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aragon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aragon thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boma is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Boma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aragon.
Aragon clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aragon has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma lands a shoulder strike.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aragon backwards.
Aragon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aragon letting Boma take a breather here.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aragon throws a right hand that Boma ducks under and follows up with a left that Boma also avoids with ease.
Boma avoids the head kick by Aragon.
Boma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aragon looks to land a body kick but Boma moved away.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma throws the left hand but Aragon avoids the punch easily.
Aragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon looks for the body kick but Boma saw that one coming.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Aragon lands an overhand right.
Aragon misses with a body shot.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aragon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aragon loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aragon slips a straight right by Boma.
Aragon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aragon gets tackled into the cage by Boma. Boma maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon misses with a knee strike.
Aragon can't break the clinch.
Boma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oscar Boma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aragon.
Aragon tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
Boma tries to move into range but Aragon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aragon misses with a kick to the body
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aragon.
Aragon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoma.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aragon misses with a body punch
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
Aragon moves in looking to clinch but Boma pushes him off.
Aragon throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Aragon is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon tries to keep at a distance but Boma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Boma breaks the clinch.
Aragon seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma 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.
Aragon digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Aragon misses.
Aragon is looking to land body kicks.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses.
Aragon tries to clinch up but Boma circles away and keeps his distance.
Aragon throws a leg kick but Boma checks it.
Aragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aragon scores with the left hand. Boma knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick from Aragon lands but Boma takes it in his stride.
Aragon tries to clinch
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Boma's head.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aragon tries to clinch there but Boma circles away.
Aragon throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Aragon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boma counters with a huge left! Aragon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Boma isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aragon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Boma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Boma!
Oscar Boma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Diego Aragon had this to say: 'That sucked! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector's entrance music is Monster!. A fine choice. Kay Ector has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambo Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rambo closes the distance and pushes Ector back into the cage.
Ector tries a body shot but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ector avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ector scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rambo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ector manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rambo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector pushes off an throws an elbow but Rambo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ector shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ector prevents the takedown attempt.
Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Rambo.
Rambo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ector is defending well.
Rambo is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ector.
Rambo jumps guard but Ector stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ector lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Rambo is working for takedown but Ector is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Ector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ector lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Ector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Ector misses with a body punch.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Ector forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rambo looking for a takedown.
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rambo wants a takedown.
Ector tries to throw a body punch but Rambo avoids it by throwing Ector back against the cage.
Rambo is trying to drag Ector to the mat but Ector just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ector pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rambo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ector stops a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Rambo digs a right hand into Ector's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ector's gas tank.
Rambo jumps guard but Ector turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rambo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ector fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ector misses with a straight right.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws a big shot that misses.
Ector clinches up against the cage.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ector pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rambo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
Ector misses with a looping right.
Rambo with the counter takedown but Ector avoids it easily.
Ector misses with an uppercut. Rambo saw that one coming.
Rambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ector scores with a decent looking hook.
Rambo is rocked!
Ector lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Rambo head around and knocks him out cold! Ector hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kay Ector!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kay Ector thanked On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones - The Rains of Castamere. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aybara ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Aybara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Aybara is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Aybara misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Aybara moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy works over Aybara's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
Aybara drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aybara.
Aybara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aybara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aybara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aybara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aybara pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aybara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aybara is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Aybara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aybara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aybara.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aybara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aybara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aybara counters with a nice uppercut.
Aybara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aybara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aybara.
Aybara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aybara throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Aybara throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara trying to control the position here.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aybara is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Aybara.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Aybara had control of the position.
Aybara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aybara seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perrin Aybara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy with a jab.
Aybara looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy drives through and clinches with Aybara against the cage.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Aybara takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aybara.
Aybara can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Aybara wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy has Aybara pressed against the cage.
Aybara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Aybara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy works on Aybara's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Aybara.
Aybara is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aybara up against the cage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Aybara.
Murphy tries to work over Aybara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aybara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aybara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aybara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy has Aybara pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Aybara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin Aybara.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Aybara tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Aybara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aybara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aybara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy pushes Aybara up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Aybara.
Aybara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Aybara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Aybara lands a nice elbow.
Aybara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aybara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aybara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Aybara looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Aybara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Aybara misses with some punches.
Aybara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aybara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aybara goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Aybara slips a jab from Murphy.
Aybara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Aybara.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara'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!
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Aybara counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Aybara to acknowledge the strikes.
Aybara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aybara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aybara counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aybara just misses with a punch to the body.
Perrin Aybara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy jabs Aybara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aybara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Joe Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aybara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aybara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy clinches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Aybara.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy presses Aybara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy cracks Aybara with a nice body shot.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aybara backwards.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy presses Aybara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aybara struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy has Aybara pressed against the cage.
Aybara tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aybara.
Aybara working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Aybara - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara lands a nice uppercut.
Aybara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is looking to control Aybara's arms but Aybara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Aybara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Aybara.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Aybara tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Joe Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aybara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aybara misses with a punch on the inside.
Aybara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy is looking to control Aybara's arms but Aybara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Aybara.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aybara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aybara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aybara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aybara lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Aybara swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Murphy.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazaryan comes into the arena with DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami blaring out of the sound system. Sanford has chosen Stevie Wonder - Superstition as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford misses with an uppercut.
Sanford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Sanford's head but Sanford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanford clobbers Nazaryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Sanford.
Nazaryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Sanford fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazaryan in the body.
Nazaryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanford checks it well.
Sanford throws a nice looking combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford pushes Nazaryan away with a front kick.
Sanford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanford lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Sanford's shoulder, as Sanford tries to avoid the shot.
Sanford missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanford.
Nazaryan connects with a body shot.
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanford lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazaryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanford - the referee stops the clock and Nazaryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanford. Nazaryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nazaryan misses with a looping left.
Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazaryan attempts a counter takedown but Sanford avoids it well and moves away.
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body.
Sanford throws a fast counter high kick but Nazaryan manages to duck under it in time.
Nazaryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Sanford both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford thuds a left hand into Nazaryan's body.
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan gets a clinch.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan is leaning against Sanford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
A short right from Sanford.
Nazaryan cracks Sanford with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford misses with some punches.
Sanford throws a head punch that misses.
Sanford landing knees to the body.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanford prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan trying to stall but Sanford improves his position.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanford misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanford throws an elbow that misses.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan is working Sanford over against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazaryan.
Sanford throws a right hand that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazaryan in the body.
Sanford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazaryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanford darts in and clinches Nazaryan up against the cage.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Sanford tries to work over Nazaryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanford lands a left hand.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Nazaryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Sanford. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanford.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanford scores with a four punch combination!
Lamont Sanford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan throws out a leg kick but Sanford moves out of range and Nazaryan only half commits.
Sanford throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Nazaryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Sanford misses.
Sanford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Sanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazaryan cracks Sanford with a good jab.
Nazaryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanford throws out a counter right but Nazaryan avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford feints and then cracks Nazaryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazaryan down.
Nazaryan misses with the body kick
and Sanford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanford connects with a single shot there.
Nazaryan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Sanford misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses its target.
Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanford. That's going to slow Nazaryan down.
Sanford throws a jab when Nazaryan was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nazaryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanford missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick
and Nazaryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanford tries to work over Nazaryan's front leg with a kick but Nazaryan checks it.
Donk. Nazaryan catches Sanford right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sanford moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nazaryan misses the body punch
and Sanford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazaryan connects with a leg kick. Sanford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazaryan jabs Sanford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazaryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Sanford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanford down.
Nazaryan lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
Nazaryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Sanford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nazaryan tries to work over Sanford's front leg with a kick but Sanford checks it.
Nazaryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nazaryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanford.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
Nazaryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Nazaryan avoids a kick to the body.
Sanford 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.
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan tries to clinch up.
Nazaryan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanford as he connects with a hook.
Sanford misses with an uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazaryan.
A nice combination there by Sanford.
Sanford slips a jab and a cross from Nazaryan.
Sanford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Nazaryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from Sanford lands but Nazaryan takes it in his stride.
Nazaryan 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.
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanford.
A big left from Sanford misses.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanford pushes Nazaryan away with a front kick.
A combination from Nazaryan does no damage.
Sanford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nazaryan counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Nazaryan. Those never looked like landing.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazaryan.
Good leg kick by Nazaryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nazaryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lamont Sanford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nazaryan throws a leg kick but Sanford checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Sanford there.
Sanford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford throws a leg kick but Nazaryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanford.
Sanford swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Sanford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nazaryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford tries a quick counter leg kick but Nazaryan is wise to it.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nazaryan's hands.
Nazaryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanford at a distance.
Sanford misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazaryan missing with a left hand there. Sanford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nazaryan lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
Nazaryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Sanford counters with a left and a right that stings Nazaryan.
That kick from Sanford tenderised Nazaryan's leg. Nazaryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a cross.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan defending well as Sanford loads up on a big left hand.
Nazaryan lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Sanford is predictable there
enabling Nazaryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nazaryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanford's calf.
Nazaryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Nazaryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazaryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanford avoided it.
Nazaryan throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan feints and then cracks Sanford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanford down.
Sanford scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazaryan should have avoided that one.
Nazaryan throws a shot from downtown. Sanford moves away and avoids it.
Sanford scores with a nice strike.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Sanford moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanford.
Nazaryan cracks Sanford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Nazaryan.
Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Sanford throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
Sanford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanford tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Sanford lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sanford.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Nazaryan.
Sanford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but Nazaryan blocks with his arms.
Sanford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanford is working Nazaryan over against the cage.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan is trying to stall.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Nazaryan misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanford.
Nazaryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanford gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath Sanford's ribcage. Sanford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vrej Nazaryan.
I think Nazaryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
A very excited looking Vrej Nazaryan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Lamont Sanford stepped up to the mic, saying 'i may be a loser but my boss has some winning tracks at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis's entrance music is LL Cool J - Momma said knock you out. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis scores with a nice body kick.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis misses the body punch
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Symons persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target.
Symons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Lewis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Symons will feel that in the morning.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis 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 Symons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Symons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Symons misses.
Symons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Symons has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Symons throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Symons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lewis.
Symons misses with a series of wild punches.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lewis rather than just go for the knockout.
Donk. Lewis catches Symons right on the button with a cross.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Symons off balance momentarily.
Symons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Symons takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Symons scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Symons drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Symons lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Symons's leg. Symons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Symons misses with a lunging right hand
and Symons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis jabs Symons right on the nose. Symons blinks but takes it well.
Symons scores with a jab. Lewis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Symons throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Symons is just out of range.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Symons checks it well.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Symons knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Symons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewis wants to stand up but Symons is controlling him.
Lewis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Symons stops Lewis from standing up.
Symons postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Symons slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symons is one step ahead there.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Symons isn't so interested in that idea.
Symons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Symons wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis pushes Symons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Symons misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Symons misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Symons finds it's target.
Symons loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Donk. Symons catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis throws a quick counter head kick but Symons was just out of range.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Symons had a free shot at his head there.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Symons misses with a double 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!
Symons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Symons throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Symons checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Symons misses
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Symons fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Symons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Symons.
Ray Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lewis cracks Symons with a good jab.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Symons is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Symons checks it.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Symons.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lewis scores with a kick to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Symons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons misses with a hook.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Symons moves out of range.
Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Symons lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Symons saw that one coming.
Symons misses with a straight left.
Symons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Symons is out of range.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Symons drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lewis pushes Symons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Symons just manages to avoid it.
Lewis walks into a straight right hand from Symons.
Lewis takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Symons releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symons checks the leg kick.
Symons shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Symons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis misses with a hook. Symons ducked under it nicely.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Symons is looking to get back to his feet here but Lewis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Symons's back.
Symons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Symons is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a series of strikes and Symons wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Lewis goes for an armbar but Symons turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Symons.
Symons throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Symons is working Lewis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Symons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symons manages to get himself to full guard.
Lewis is in close to Symons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis throws a strike but Symons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Symons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis wants to stand but Symons is controlling the position.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Symons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Symons throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Symons.
Lewis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Symons counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis is looking to slow Symons down with leg kicks.
Symons lands a jab.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Lewis coming out on top.
Symons staying out of range there.
Symons lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Symons.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Symons throws a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Symons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Symons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Symons landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Symons seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Symons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis stops Symons from passing to mount.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Symons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Symons tries to score with some ground and pound. Lewis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Symons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Symons.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Symons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
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!
Lewis kicks off Symons and gets to his feet.
Symons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Symons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Symons.
Lewis takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Symons moves forwards but Lewis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a nice strike.
Lewis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Symons ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Symons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis tests Symons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Symons ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symons's head backwards.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis misses with a low kick as Symons jumps back.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Symons throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Symons misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Symons in his tracks.
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Ray Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Symons moves out of range of the strikes.
Symons throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis throws a head kick but Symons moves out of range.
Lewis moves out of range as Symons strikes.
Lewis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lewis feints and then cracks Symons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Symons down.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Lewis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lewis!
An out of breath Ray Lewis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones. Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kenny Loggins - I'm free. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Pereira is looking to chop away at Williams 's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pereira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Pereira's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams avoids the body shot from Pereira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pereira lands a jab.
Pereira defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams with a hook.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Pereira throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Pereira only half commits.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Williams 's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams misses with a low kick as Pereira jumps back.
Pereira blocks a leg kick.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Williams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pereira thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Williams cracks Pereira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams counters with a body kick.
Pereira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pereira to score with a decent uppercut.
Pereira tests Williams 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams scores with a takedown into Pereira's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pereira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
Williams trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Williams distracts Pereira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams stops Pereira from standing up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pereira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Williams blocking some punches.
Pereira is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pereira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miguel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanly Williams .
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Pereira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams .
Pereira throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pereira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams cracks Pereira with a big elbow.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Pereira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pereira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pereira down.
Williams landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira pushes Williams away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Williams gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pereira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Pereira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams .
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Williams drags him back down.
Williams with the ground and pound but Pereira regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Pereira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pereira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Williams !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanly Williams !
After the big win, Stanly Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Sundvison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Sundvison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundvison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
Sundvison jabs McTearson right on the nose. McTearson blinks but takes it well.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sundvison.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Sundvison shrugs it off though.
McTearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A lazy body kick from Sundvison
and McTearson counters with a right hand to the body.
McTearson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sundvison throws a body kick that misses
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundvison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Sundvison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sundvison lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTearson's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundvison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson wants to counter with a clinch but Sundvison pushes him away.
McTearson 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.
Sundvison checks a low kick from McTearson.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Sundvison moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Sundvison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McTearson, right into the meat.
Sundvison walks into a stiff left hand from McTearson.
Sundvison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sundvison ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundvison misses the target.
Sundvison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sundvison throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sundvison.
Sundvison blocks a leg kick.
Sundvison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sundvison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Sundvison avoids nicely.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McTearson looks to land a combination. Sundvison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sundvison throws a sloppy head kick and McTearson moves out of range easily.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
McTearson lands with a kick to the temple. Sundvison shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sundvison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McTearson lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Sundvison misses.
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Sundvison misses the target.
Sundvison misses with a wild combination.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundvison.
Sundvison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sundvison appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundvison can pounce on him.
McTearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson lands a head kick!
Sundvison cracks McTearson with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
Sundvison avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Sundvison lands.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sundvison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sundvison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McTearson lands a nice hook to Sundvison's body. Sundvison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sundvison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sundvison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sundvison rather than just go for the knockout.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.
Sundvison is looking to chop away at McTearson's legs.
McTearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sundvison.
Sundvison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sundvison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundvison tries to score with a low kick but McTearson moves his leg out of the way.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
Sundvison lands a body shot.
McTearson throws a lazy head kick
and Sundvison counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from McTearson lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Sundvison shrugs it off though.
McTearson thows a body kick. Sundvison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sundvison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sundvison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sundvison loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Sundvison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McTearson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sundvison looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison scores with a kick to the midsection.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sundvison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson with a nice cross.
McTearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sundvison dips to his left and cracks McTearson with an uppercut!
Sundvison tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundvison staying out of range there.
Sundvison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Sundvison.
McTearson takes a swing at Sundvison's ribcage but misses.
McTearson throws a right and a left that Sundvison avoids nicely.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Sundvison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTearson throws a head kick but Sundvison moves out of range.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Sundvison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sundvison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McTearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sundvison thumps McTearson with a low kick.
Good exchange - Sundvison coming out on top.
A slow jab from Sundvison misses its intended target.
McTearson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sundvison looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson defending well as Sundvison loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sundvison checks it well.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundvison.
McTearson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundvison lands with a nice combination. McTearson backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
A slow jab from Sundvison misses its intended target.
Sundvison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundvison misses with a wild body shot.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sundvison misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sundvison if he has to take too many more of those.
Sundvison slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
McTearson cracks Sundvison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundvison looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
Sundvison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sundvison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McTearson is able to avoid easily.
McTearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Sundvison misses the target.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Sundvison 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.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Sundvison avoids them all with ease.
Sundvison lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slow jab from Sundvison misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
Sundvison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sundvison looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
McTearson feints and then cracks Sundvison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sundvison down.
Sundvison will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sundvison thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sundvison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sundvison throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
Sundvison takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson avoids the head kick by Sundvison.
McTearson throws a series of punches but Sundvison moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sundvison throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson moves out of range as Sundvison strikes.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson is breathing heavily.
Sundvison checks a leg kick.
Sundvison misses with a looping left.
McTearson blocks a low kick nicely.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTearson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sundvison.
Sundvison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McTearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sundvison scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sundvison.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Sundvison moves out of range easily.
Sundvison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sundvison lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mats Sundvison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McTearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sundvison misses with a series of wild punches.
Sundvison thumps McTearson with a low kick.
McTearson scores with a head kick. Sundvison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundvison can pounce on him.
McTearson scores with a jab.
McTearson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Sundvison misses.
Sundvison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundvison sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
McTearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson misses with an uppercut. Sundvison saw that one coming.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McTearson connects with a single shot there.
McTearson checks a leg kick nicely.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison connects with a body shot.
McTearson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Sundvison down.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundvison.
McTearson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sundvison throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
Sundvison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sundvison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTearson is out of range and Sundvison settles back down.
Sundvison scores with a nice head shot.
Sundvison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sundvison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Sundvison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McTearson counter with a right hand.
Sundvison tries to land a leg kick but McTearson saw it coming and moves away.
McTearson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sundvison connects with a solid leg kick.
Sundvison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sundvison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sundvison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McTearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sundvison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sundvison.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundvison can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sundvison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Sundvison looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sundvison throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
Sundvison throws a head kick that misses.
Sundvison avoids the body shot from McTearson.
McTearson swings for the body but Sundvison moves out of range.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson throws a solid leg kick but Sundvison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McTearson.
McTearson throws a combination. Sundvison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sundvison throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
McTearson staying out of range there.
Sundvison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundvison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson swinging wildly here.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson slips a straight right by Sundvison.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundvison.
Sundvison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Sundvison as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from McTearson.
Sundvison throws a leg kick that misses.
McTearson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson thumps Sundvison with a low kick.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sundvison throws a combination. McTearson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson lands with a hook. Sundvison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sundvison slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
Sundvison throwing a counter right hand but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus McTearson.
Well McTearson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Sundvison!
Mats Sundvison bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Kha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage comes to the cage accompanied by Panama. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kai Kha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage misses with an uppercut
and Kha counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Kha.
Gage lands a lovely overhand right.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kha fails to land with a series of punches.
Kha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kha blocks a jab.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Kha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kha moves out of range as Gage strikes.
We've been told by Gage's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Kha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Kha walks into a straight right hand from Gage.
Kha connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gage will feel that in the morning.
Gage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kha misses.
Joe Gage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha throws the kick towards the body but Gage avoids it.
A cross from Gage lands.
Gage wants to clinch.
Kha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely.
Gage throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Sloppy strikes from Gage. Those never looked like landing.
Kha tries to score with a low kick but Gage moves his leg out of the way.
Gage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kha manages to circle out of the way.
Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Gage.
Kha lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
Gage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kha connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.
Gage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kha checks it well.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Gage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kha was well out of range. Poor timing from Gage.
Gage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kha counters with a head kick that drops Gage to the mat! Gage scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kha scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gage walks into a straight right hand from Kha.
Kha slips a jab and a cross from Gage.
Kha throws a combination that misses
and Gage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gage.
Kha is trying to break free.
Gage lands an uppercut.
Kha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kha lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Kha blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gage.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage misses with a lunging right hand
and Kha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kha looking to pass the guard.
Kha is looking to pass into half guard but Gage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gage is in guard.
Kha has Gage pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage wants to stand and escape but instead Kha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Gage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gage looks to land a combination but Kha avoids it well.
A jab from Gage misses.
Kha works the jab nicely.
Kha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gage looks to land a left hand but Kha moved out of range nicely.
Gage moves into the clinch successfully.
Gage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kha controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Kha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gage keeps control of Kha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Kha controls the action.
Kha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gage is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Gage.
Kha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kha scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head.
Kha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gage has him pressed against the cage.
Kha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gage finds it's way round the side to connect with Kha's head.
Gage misses with a shot to the body
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gage under the eye.
Kha moves out of range of the strikes.
Gage misses with an uppercut.
Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gage's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kha.
Gage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kha lands a big head kick that sends Gage tumbling to the mat! Kha takes a step backwards and waves Gage back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gage is rocked!
Gage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Gage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gage.
Kha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kha digs a good body shot into Gage's ribs.
Gage seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha throws a big shot that misses.
Gage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a wild body shot.
Kha scores with a kick to the body.
Gage misses with a hook. Kha ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range.
Kha cracks the inside of Gage's front leg.
Gage misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kha! But no joy.
Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Gage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kha lands the left hand.
Gage slips a straight right by Kha.
Kha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
Kha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gage with a body shot.
Gage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kha looks to throw a body kick
and Gage counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gage.
Gage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
A jab from Gage misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kha lands a jab to the nose.
Kha throws a leg kick which misses Gage's front leg but catches the back leg as Gage tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Gage.
Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha.
Gage throws a right and a left that Kha avoids nicely.
Gage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kha walks into a stiff left hand from Gage.
Gage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gage feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kha throws the left hand but Gage avoids the punch easily.
Gage tries to counter by clinching up but Kha breaks away and moves out of range.
Gage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gage misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gage misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kha.
Kha blocks a jab.
Kha with the counter takedown but Gage avoids it easily.
Gage misses with a jab to the body
and Gage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kha lands a nice hook to Gage's body. Gage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gage is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kha, right into the meat.
Kha misses with a leg kick.
Gage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gage staying out of range there.
Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kha is looking to land body kicks.
Kha walks into a jab.
Gage avoids the head kick by Kha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha slips a jab and a cross from Gage.
Kha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Gage misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gage missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gage defends it well.
Gage ducks under a wild hook from Kha.
Kha staying out of range there.
Kha slips a straight right by Gage.
Kha looks to throw the jab but Gage is out of range.
Kha misses with the combination.
Gage lands a lovely overhand right.
Kha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Gage dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut!
Gage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gage misses with a body shot.
Joe Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
A big right from Kha misses.
Gage takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
Gage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gage avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha tries to keep at a distance but Gage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kha as Gage tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage wants to stall.
Kha is looking to break free of the clinch but Gage has double underhooks.
Kha prevents a body shot from Gage.
Gage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage lands a shot to the body.
Kha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gage tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gage stalling in the clinch but Kha improves position.
Kha lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gage lands with a right to the head.
Kha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha defending well as Gage loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Gage.
I think Kha 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha!
Kai Kha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Joe Gage was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't believe I lost. I will come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant comes to the cage accompanied by I just wanna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Bannon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bannon.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bannon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bannon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Bannon walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bannon as he jumps to the side.
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant slips under a jab from Bannon.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bannon. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Bannon swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Thomas Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bannon throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Bannon moved out of range.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bannon under the eye.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bannon sprawls well. Bannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bannon throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Bannon slips the punch.
Bannon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Bannon misses with a straight left.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bannon throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon misses with a looping left.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bannon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bannon is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bannon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryant missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant drops an elbow to the side of Bannon's head.
Bannon is looking to control Bryant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bannon avoid being mounted?
Bryant prevents Bannon from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bannon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryant is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Bannon's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannon taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
Bannon wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryant lands a nice short elbow.
Bannon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bannon working a defensive guard here.
Bryant is fighting to break Bannon's control of his arms but Bannon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bannon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bannon throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Bannon does it's job there.
Bannon moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
and Bannon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas Bannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bannon, right into the meat.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Bannon's head but Bannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bannon.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bannon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Bannon's head back.
Bannon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bannon.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bannon jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Bannon.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bannon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bannon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Bannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bannons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bannon throws out a powerful jab.
Bannon throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Bannon misses the shot to the body.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Bannon.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Bannon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bannon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Bannon's head.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
Bannon misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bannon throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Bannon misses.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bannon looks to throw a body kick
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant jabs at Bannon's body.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Bannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bannon scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Bannon.
Bannon defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Bannon's shoulder, as Bannon tries to avoid the shot.
Bannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon misses with a body shot.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Bannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bryant throws a body punch but Bannon moves out of range.
Bryant jabs Bannon right on the nose. Bannon blinks but takes it well.
Bannon slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bannon under the eye.
Bannon defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bannon throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bannon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bannon lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Bannon ducks down to avoid it.
Bannon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bannon walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bannon can pounce on him.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Bannon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant is thwarting Bannon's attempts to control the position.
Bryant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bannon defending well though.
Bryant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bannon moves into full guard.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Bannon is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerbert Bryant 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bannon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bannon throws a front kick that sends Bryant stumbling back into the cage.
Bannon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bannon dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon slips a straight right by Bryant.
Bryant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant moves into full mount! Bannon won't be happy about that!
Bannon tries to reverse the position but Bryant maintains control.
Bryant 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.
Bannon is still trying to improve position.
Bryant raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bannon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryant has a good base and remains in mount.
Bannon just holding on.
Bryant avoids the attempt from Bannon to control.
Bryant with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bannon tries to hold on but Bryant postures up.
A nice elbow there by Bryant.
Bryant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bannon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bannon's face.
Bannon is rocked!
Bryant lands a big shot to the head and Bannon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gerbert Bryant!
Gerbert Bryant retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerbert Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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