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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Normandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pootie Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tang has chosen Pootie Tang as his entrance music. Pootie Tang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Normandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pootie Tang!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Normandy stuffs the takedown.
Normandy misses with a wild combination.
Tang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Normandy is looking to counter punch.
Tang tries to clinch up.
Normandy lands a jab-cross combination.
Normandy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Normandy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Normandy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Pootie Tang has been cut.
Tang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Normandy was covering up waiting for the punch and Tang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Normandy keeping full guard, as Tang tries to pass.
Tang stands and throws Normandy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Normandy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tang on the ground.
Tang working the ground and pound from side control.
Tang advances to mount.
Tang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Normandy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Normandy wants to hold on but Tang pushes him away.
Tang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Normandy's face.
Tang is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pootie Tang!
Pootie Tang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj Trigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claymore Longshanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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257 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taj Trigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claymore Longshanks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshanks lands a nice shot that snaps Trigger's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Trigger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Longshanks looks to land a combination but Trigger avoids it well.
Trigger misses with a few strikes there.
Longshanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Longshanks misses.
Trigger tried to counter with a leg kick but Longshanks avoided it.
Longshanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longshanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trigger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trigger slips a jab from Longshanks.
Longshanks swings widly with a right hand
and Trigger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trigger misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Longshanks catches Trigger right on the button with a cross.
Trigger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Claymore Longshanks has been cut.
Longshanks scores with a punch to the head.
Longshanks drops Trigger with a beautiful combination! Trigger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Longshanks is looking for the KO!
Trigger is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trigger walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Trigger limp body while Longshanks jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claymore Longshanks!
Claymore Longshanks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Annakin Drako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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249 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Annakin Drako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drako gets a double leg takedown into The Tall's guard.
The Tall keeping full guard, as Drako tries to pass.
The Tall has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Drako is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Drako is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drako is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Tall is defending well.
Drako wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Annakin Drako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Tall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drako with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Tall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drako thinking.
Drako tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Tall defends well and Drako ends up having to push The Tall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drako with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Tall counters with a two punch combo.
Drako is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for The Tall. That snapped Drako's head back.
Drako fails with the takedown
and The Tall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Tall throws a good cross that connects.
The Tall tries to sprawl but Drako drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Tall has one foot on Drako's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The Tall's coach down at Better Alternative ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Tall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Tall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Tall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drako to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drako wants to pass the guard but The Tall is keeping the position.
Drako prevents The Tall from getting back to his feet.
The Tall is trying to keep Drako in close.
The Tall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drako is stalling in the full guard.
Drako sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Tall's guard.
Drako stands up from half guard.
Drako gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Tall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drako bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drako tries to advance to mount but The Tall denies him.
The Tall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drako is controlling him well.
The Tall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Drako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drako seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drako throws a series of punches but The Tall moves out of range.
The Tall is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drako misses with a takedown attempt
and The Tall counters with a straight right hand.
The Tall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Tall works over Drako's head and body with a nice combination.
The Tall connects with a right hand. Drako shakes it off.
Drako on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drako tries to clinch up
and Drako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Tall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drako drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
The Tall taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drako swings around for an armbar but The Tall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Drako's guard.
Drako working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Tall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Tall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Tall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drako lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The Tall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drako.
Drako decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drako shoots in looking for a takedown but The Tall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drako's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Tall throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Tall's corner calls for a 1-2. The Tall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Annakin Drako has been cut.
Drako tries for a takedown but The Tall circles away easily
and The Tall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan The Tall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Annakin Drako's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Tall throws a right and a left that Drako avoids nicely.
Drako closes the distance and clinches up with The Tall, looking for a takedown. Drako pushes The Tall against the cage but The Tall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Tall's corner calls for a 1-2. The Tall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by The Tall.
Drako showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Tall.
The Tall throws a right and a left that Drako avoids nicely.
Drako half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drako fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drako shoots and misses
and The Tall counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Annakin Drako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drako fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Annakin Drako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drako is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drako is rocked!
The Tall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drako closes the distance but The Tall moves to the side
and The Tall scores with a counter punch that sends Drako to the canvas! The Tall smells blood - he's punishing Drako with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Drako has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan The Tall!
As Duncan The Tall got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: i will move down to 205 division for my next fight, see ya there!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fudge Haffie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fudge Haffie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Haffie did well to prevent Dick getting side control.
Dick throwing shots but Haffie is blocking nicely.
Haffie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dick throwing strikes but missing.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Haffie is retaining full guard.
Haffie is trying to keep Dick in close.
Dick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haffie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haffie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haffie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick is working Haffie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haffie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick throwing strikes but missing.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Haffie is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick passes Haffie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dick passes to full mount!
Dick landing strikes from the mount and Haffie is in trouble!
Dick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haffie is rocked!
Dick lands a big shot to the head and Haffie winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Dick!
Nick Dick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Kantola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Blaine's chin.
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284 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Blaine!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaine swings for the body but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaine misses the jab.
Blaine throws the left hand but Kantola avoids the punch easily.
Blaine looks to land a combination but Kantola avoids it well.
Kantola shoots in and drives through. Blaine sprawls well.
Kantola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.
Blaine throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine tries to bum rush Kantola with a series of wild strikes but Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaine scores with a hook to the body. Kantola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaine, as that shot connected.
Blaine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kantola's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kantola is breathing heavily.
Kantola switches off momentarily and Blaine cracks him with a monster right hand! Kantola topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Blaine dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Blaine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Blaine!
Henry Blaine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Connor McGuinness has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor McGuinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahkim Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuinness.
Abdullah misses with a body shot
and McGuinness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdullah jabs at McGuinness's body.
Abdullah misses with a hook to the body
enabling McGuinness to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Abdullah lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuinness doesn't seem phased though.
McGuinness takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuinness misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuinness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdullah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuinness takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGuinness takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdullah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuinness rather than just go for the knockout.
Abdullah fails to land the takedown.
McGuinness throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuinness doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuinness counters with a two punch combo.
Abdullah misses with a straight left.
It looked like McGuinness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuinness's head.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuinness's hands.
Abdullah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGuinness looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness sneaks back into half guard.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGuinness looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuinness is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Abdullah working over McGuinness with some ground and pound. McGuinness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuinness tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdullah is controlling the pace.
McGuinness is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abdullah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGuinness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdullah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGuinness!
Abdullah putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGuinness keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the head.
Abdullah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGuinness hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuinness takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. McGuinness sprawls well.
Abdullah misses the shot to the body.
Rahkim Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdullah throws a body punch but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Abdullah avoids them all with ease.
Abdullah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuinness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abdullah feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Abdullah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuinness swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdullah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuinness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abdullah passes into half guard.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of McGuinness's head.
Abdullah is looking for a kimura here.
McGuinness is looking to improve his position.
Abdullah is working for a kimura but McGuinness is defending it quite comfortably.
Abdullah is keen to just control but McGuinness is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
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. Abdullah connects with a nice short shot to McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah controlling the pace.
McGuinness is looking to get back to full guard here but Abdullah has managed to pass to side control instead.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah cracks McGuinness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but McGuinness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abdullah lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGuinness down.
McGuinness is trying to improve his position.
McGuinness is letting Abdullah control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Abdullah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah grinds an elbow into McGuinness's temple.
Abdullah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah wants to control but McGuinness is keeping him busy.
Abdullah working the ground and pound from side control.
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuinness takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuinness tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuinness tries to sprawl out of it but Abdullah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuinness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McGuinness was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdullah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuinness misses with a body shot.
Abdullah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuinness on the side of the head.
Abdullah looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuinness is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah.
Abdullah misses with a few strikes there.
Abdullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuinness misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuinness takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuinness stuffs the takedown.
Abdullah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
Abdullah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abdullah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdullah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Abdullah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdullah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah slips nicely into half guard.
Abdullah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdullah is nestled in close to McGuinness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Abdullah winds up and cracks McGuinness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah is trying to control. McGuinness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuinness trying to get back to full guard but Abdullah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Abdullah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abdullah trying to control but McGuinness is having none of it.
Abdullah lands a big elbow.
Abdullah in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGuinness is wriggling around trying to escape.
Connor McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abdullah 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito comes to the cage accompanied by Thieves - Ministry. Archer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Centuries. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
26 - 20 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Archer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Garavito takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luis Garavito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Garavito drops Archer with a beautiful combination! Archer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garavito is looking for the KO!
Archer is rocked!
Garavito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Garavito finish him?
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garavito cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garavito has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Archer to stand back up!
Garavito drops his hands momentarily and Archer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
Garavito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Garavito moves away from the strike by Archer.
Garavito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Archer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garavito. Garavito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
Garavito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Garavito misses.
Garavito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters with a leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Garavito has knocked Archer down with a huge combo! Garavito steps away and waves a wobbly Archer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick from Archer.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
Garavito tried to counter with a leg kick but Archer avoided it.
Nice shot by Garavito.
Archer is looking to chop away at Garavito's legs.
Garavito lands with a shot to the body.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garavito swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito misses with a left hand
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Garavito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
Archer slips under a jab.
Garavito throws a leg kick
and Archer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Garavito.
Garavito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garavito moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
Garavito lands a head shot.
A combination from Garavito does no damage.
Archer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Garavito was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
Garavito throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garavito throws a poor cross that misses
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Archer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garavito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garavito misses with a hook.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Garavito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Garavito lands.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garavito manages to avoid it.
Archer throws a body kick that misses.
Garavito lands a big head kick that sends Archer tumbling to the mat! Garavito takes a step backwards and waves Archer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Archer tries to counter it with a takedown but Garavito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garavito lands a big right hand that sends Archer crashing to the mat! Garavito stays standing though and waves Archer back to his feet!
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garavito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Archer.
Garavito leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Garavito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Garavito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Archer.
Archer slips a jab from Garavito.
Archer walks into a jab.
Archer slips a straight right by Garavito.
Archer moves into range and clinches up with Garavito.
Archer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garavito drops Archer with a beautiful combination! Archer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garavito is looking for the KO!
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Garavito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Garavito moved out of range nicely.
Garavito throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Garavito lands a glancing blow to the side of Archer's head.
Garavito throws a series of punches but Archer avoids them all with ease.
Garavito misses with a series of wild punches.
Garavito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garavito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Archer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer is fighting to break Garavito's control of his arms but Garavito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garavito has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garavito pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer wants to control from the top but Garavito keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archer walks into a stiff left hand from Garavito.
Archer defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Archer there.
A jab from Garavito misses.
Garavito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Archer.
Garavito misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garavito.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
As Garavito backs off Archer throws a huge counter combo but Garavito manages to avoid it all.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Garavito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer misses with a low kick.
Garavito throws a front kick aimed at Archer's knee but Archer avoids it well.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Garavito misses the target.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garavito throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Garavito.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Garavito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garavito throwing a counter right hand but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Archer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garavito to the mat! Garavito manages to get full guard.
Garavito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito controlling Archer's posture.
Archer wants to control from the top but Garavito keeps moving.
Garavito trying to control the position here.
Garavito continues to stall.
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 Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Archer.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garavito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.
Garavito connects with a jab.
Garavito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Archer ducks right into an uppercut from Garavito.
Garavito scores with a punch to the head.
Garavito throws an overhand right that drops Archer like a sack of potatoes! Garavito dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Garavito!
Luis Garavito decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sevendust - Enemy. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Ponjev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden moves to clinch but Ponjev breaks away
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McFadden is looking to stand up but Ponjev isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponjev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ponjev is working for a kimura but McFadden is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McFadden pushes Ponjev off looking to stand but Ponjev dives back in and keeps control.
Ponjev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFadden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ponjev wants to take a breather but McFadden is having none of it.
Ponjev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from standing back up.
Ponjev trying to control from McFadden's half guard. McFadden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponjev stops McFadden from standing up.
Ponjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFadden has momentary wrist control but Ponjev slips an elbow through the middle.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from getting back to his feet.
Ponjev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponjev has McFadden up against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Ponjev blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Ponjev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFadden is keeping busy.
McFadden tries a body shot but Ponjev blocks it.
McFadden misses with a body punch.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden tries to clinch there but Ponjev circles away.
McFadden fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFadden pushes Ponjev up against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponjev is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponjev avoids it.
Ponjev avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponjev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ponjev has clasped his hands together around McFadden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ponjev controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McFadden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ponjev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev is putting a hurting on McFadden here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ponjev looks up at the clock and then as McFadden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ponjev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McFadden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ponjev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McFadden down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ponjev slips under a jab.
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponjev feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by McFadden's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFadden closes the distance but Ponjev moves to the side
and Ponjev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ponjev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFadden's head.
Ponjev throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from getting back to his feet.
Ponjev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ponjev throws an elbow that misses. McFadden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ponjev's guard. Nice move by McFadden!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McFadden frees his head nicely. Oh but Ponjev has switched to an armbar! McFadden is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Ponjev!
A very excited looking Sam Ponjev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron comes to the cage accompanied by Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. Maximillian Xezeron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick there by Xezeron.
Xezeron gets a clinch.
Xezeron stalls.
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xezeron feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Xezeron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Xezeron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron thumps Williams with a low kick.
Xezeron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Xezeron.
Xezeron stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Xezeron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Xezeron steps away.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams tries to clinch there but Xezeron circles away.
Williams avoids the body shot from Xezeron.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Xezeron manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron preventing the sweep.
Xezeron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xezeron trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xezeron trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xezeron controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Jab by Williams.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xezeron circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Williams misses.
Xezeron throws a shot to the body.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xezeron tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Xezeron gets a clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xezeron connects with a jab.
Sean Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xezeron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xezeron feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Xezeron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xezeron tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Xezeron is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xezeron tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xezeron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xezeron will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Xezeron trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xezeron into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Xezeron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron lands a body shot.
Xezeron drags the fight down to the ground.
Xezeron pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xezeron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xezeron is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
Xezeron doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williams wants to stand but Xezeron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron scores with a body shot.
Xezeron feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Xezeron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Xezeron is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Xezeron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Xezeron misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xezeron counters with a takedown into side control.
Xezeron taking a breather here.
Xezeron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Xezeron works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams is pushing Xezeron's head away, looking to escape. Xezeron manages to hold on to the position though.
Xezeron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xezeron tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Xezeron is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Xezeron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xezeron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams trying to remain calm as Xezeron controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xezeron lands a slapping body shot.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Xezeron moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
A left and a right from Xezeron both land. Nice combination.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xezeron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xezeron is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xezeron with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xezeron lands a two punch combo.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Xezeron lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Xezeron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Xezeron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xezeron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xezeron lands a left hand.
Xezeron tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron misses with a punch to the body.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.
Xezeron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xezeron swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there.
Xezeron throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Maximillian Xezeron is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Xezeron.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xezeron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xezeron throwing strikes but missing.
Xezeron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xezeron trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Xezeron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard.
Xezeron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron 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.
Xezeron being controlled here, momentarily.
Xezeron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Xezeron pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Xezeron's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams wants to stand but Xezeron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xezeron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xezeron controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron clearly takes that round.
That's time! Xezeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xezeron.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xezeron lands with a nice body kick.
Xezeron closes the distance and clinches.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Xezeron slowing the pace effectively.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xezeron just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xezeron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there.
Xezeron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xezeron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xezeron scoring with some ground and pound.
Xezeron looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Xezeron, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Xezeron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xezeron swinging wildly here.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Williams responds with a good body kick, but Xezeron manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Xezeron.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xezeron looking to score a takedown here. Williams is defending well but Xezeron drives through and ends up in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Xezeron manages to pass to side control.
Xezeron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to improve his position but Xezeron is controlling well.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xezeron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xezeron tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
An elbow from Xezeron crashes against the mat.
Williams tries to bench press Xezeron off him but Xezeron keeps the position.
Xezeron wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Xezeron works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Xezeron landing punches.
Xezeron looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron had his way with Sean Carter Williams in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Xezeron looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Xezeron is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xezeron wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to kick Xezeron off but Xezeron keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xezeron scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xezeron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Xezeron is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xezeron is looking for a kimura here.
Xezeron wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Xezeron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xezeron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xezeron content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xezeron dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Xezeron. Those never looked like landing.
And Williams responds with a good body kick, but Xezeron manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
No joy there for Xezeron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Xezeron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams wants to clinch.
Xezeron misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws a lazy body kick
and Xezeron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xezeron.
Xezeron is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Xezeron wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but Xezeron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage.
Xezeron landing with the ground and pound.
Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Xezeron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xezeron.
Xezeron throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Xezeron tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sean Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tries to clinch there but Xezeron circles away.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xezeron is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Xezeron.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xezeron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Maximillian Xezeron thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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