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GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by African Assassin - Mo Marah. Howlett has chosen X-Men Theme Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett misses with a hook.
Howlett throws a leg kick but Akabaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akabaro throws a lazy body kick
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howlett tries to score with a low kick but Akabaro moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett lands with a cross.
A jab from Howlett misses.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
A left and a right from Akabaro both land. Nice combination.
Akabaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Howlett.
Akabaro throws a head kick but Howlett moves out of range.
Akabaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howlett finds it's way round the side to connect with Akabaro's head.
We've been informed that Howlett 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.
Akabaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett with a jab.
Howlett throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Akabaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akabaro.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick and Akabaro moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a low kick as Akabaro jumps back.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro darts in trying to clinch
and Howlett counters with a body kick.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Howlett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akabaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akabaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akabaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howlett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a hook to the body
and Akabaro counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Akabaro.
Howlett scoring well with a low kick there.
Howlett scores with a leg kick.
Howlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akabaro at a distance.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Howlett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akabaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Howlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howlett.
Akabaro swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Akabaro needs to keep his hands up - Howlett had a free shot at his head there.
Howlett throws out a leg kick but Akabaro moves out of range and Howlett only half commits.
Akabaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a looping left.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Howlett.
A little jabbing left from Howlett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akabaro looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Akabaro lands with a straight right. Howlett didn't see that one coming.
Akabaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akabaro scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett cracks Akabaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howlett looks to land a body kick but Akabaro moved away.
Howlett digs a good body shot into Akabaro's ribs.
Nice shot by Howlett.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akabaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akabaro. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Akabaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett throws a leg kick but Akabaro moved away.
Akabaro throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Akabaro's head but Akabaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Howlett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akabaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Howlett backs away, Akabaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akabaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Akabaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howlett. Howlett obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett is looking to slow Akabaro down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akabaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Howlett moved away.
Howlett throws the left hand but Akabaro avoids the punch easily.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Akabaro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett lands a nice shot that snaps Akabaro's head back.
That kick from Howlett tenderised Akabaro's leg. Akabaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akabaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Howlett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akabaro slips a straight right by Howlett.
Akabaro throwing a counter right hand but Howlett manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett throws a hook but Akabaro avoids it easily.
Akabaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Akabaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
Howlett thumps Akabaro with a low kick.
Akabaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howlett's sensitive parts.
Akabaro ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
Akabaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akabaro slips under a jab.
Akabaro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
It looks like Akabaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Akabaro moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
Akabaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akabaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
James Howlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Akabaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Akabaro misses.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Akabaro looking to stall.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Akabaro tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Akabaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
Akabaro works on Howlett's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Howlett as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Akabaro stalls.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howlett breaks the clinch.
Howlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howlett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akabaro doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Akabaro misses with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Akabaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Howlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akabaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akabaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akabaro tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way.
Howlett swings for the body but Akabaro moves out of range.
Akabaro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Akabaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Akabaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Howlett avoided it.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akabaro.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akabaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howlett throws a low kick but Akabaro avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Howlett.
Akabaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akabaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akabaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a low kick, right behind Akabaro 's knee.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the body
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akabaro lands a nice hook to Howlett's body. Howlett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
Akabaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett punishes Akabaro's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a left hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Akabaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akabaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
A swing and a miss from Akabaro.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Akabaro.
And Howlett responds with a good body kick, but Akabaro manages to step out the way in time.
Howlett clinches up against the cage.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro is looking to control Howlett's arms but Howlett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akabaro has his back to the cage.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
Akabaro is working Howlett over against the cage.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro stalling.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Kwame Akabaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Howlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Howlett tries a body shot but Akabaro blocks it.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howlett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A very excited looking James Howlett 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.
Kwame Akabaro was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector comes to the cage accompanied by Monster!. Sanford has chosen Stevie Wonder - Superstition as his entrance music. 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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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
28 - 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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Ector avoids it.
Ector appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanford scores with a jab. Ector acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanford moves away from the strike by Ector.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
A shot to the body from Sanford misses
and Ector counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
Sanford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ector throws out a loose jab but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Ector as he connects with a hook.
Ector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanford thuds his shin into the meat of Ector's side.
Sanford scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Sanford 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.
Ector connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ector looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ector misses with a looping right.
Sanford slips under a jab.
Ector is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford lands a head kick. Ector smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector walks into a stiff left hand from Sanford.
Sanford is looking to slow Ector down with leg kicks.
Sanford misses with a looping left.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Sanford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ector at a distance.
Sanford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ector forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Ector managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Ector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford has a couple of punches blocked by Ector.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ector.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ector prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Ector controls the action.
Sanford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Ector avoids the damage to the body.
Sanford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ectors head.
Ector lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ector lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanford.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Ector controls the action.
Sanford tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ector is defending well for now.
Sanford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Ector as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector lands an elbow just above Sanford 's eye.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Ector is blocking nicely.
Ector prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Ector blocking some punches.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanford staying out of range there.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
A little jabbing left from Sanford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ector misses with a left hand
and Sanford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ector walks into a jab.
Sanford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanford lands a knee to the body.
Sanford throws a head punch that misses.
Sanford wants to break free but Ector has control.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ector has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanford slips under a jab from Ector.
Sanford lands with a good body shot.
Sanford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanford.
Sanford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanford loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.
Ector throws out a loose jab but Sanford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Sanford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ector takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanford pushes Ector up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Ector.
Sanford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ector pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ector tries to bum rush Sanford with a series of wild strikes but Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ector moves away from the strike by Sanford.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
Ector is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanford wants to counter with a clinch but Ector pushes him away.
Ector wants to clinch.
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Ector.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
Ector is looking for a counter combo.
Sanford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanford tries a low kick but Ector avoids it.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Ector avoids it.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford thinks about the counter body kick.
A combination from Ector does no damage.
Sanford swats away the attempt to clinch by Ector.
Lamont Sanford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanford jabs at Ector's body.
Ector swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Sanford lands with a nice body punch.
Sanford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ector misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ector lands with a nice body punch.
Ector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ector cracks Sanford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanford's head backwards.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Sanford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Ector on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ector looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanford throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Sanford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanford catches Ector with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanford scores with a nice strike.
Ector misses with a body punch
and Sanford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ector wants to clinch up but Sanford keeps it at a distance.
Ector misses with a hook.
Ector throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanford misses with an uppercut. Ector saw that one coming.
Ector was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanford scores with a four punch combination!
Sanford throws a lazy right hand but Ector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanford misses with a leg kick.
Sanford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ector counters with a nice uppercut.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector wants to clinch.
Ector walks into a stiff left hand from Sanford.
Ector jabs Sanford right on the nose. Sanford blinks but takes it well.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Sanford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanford throws a nice looking combination but Ector bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanford looks to land a combination. Ector sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanford throws out a counter right but Ector avoids it with no problem.
Sanford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sanford clobbers Ector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanford.
Ector cracks Sanford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ector with a jab.
That has opened up Lamont Sanford's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector misses with a looping right.
Ector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanford scores with a three punch combo!
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanford.
Sanford scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Sanford finds it's way through Ector's defenses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanford.
A shot to the body from Ector misses
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ector with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanford counters with a one-two to the body.
Ector jabs at Sanford's body.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Ector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ector throws a series of punches but Sanford avoids them all with ease.
Sanford blocks a jab.
Sanford throws a leg kick which misses Ector's front leg but catches the back leg as Ector tries to avoid it.
Sanford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Sanford misses.
Ector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Ector.
Sanford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ector takes one to the chin there.
Sanford lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but Ector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector is looking to clinch but Sanford is avoiding it.
Ector looks to throw the jab but Sanford is out of range.
A left lands for Ector.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector misses with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ector throws a jab when Sanford was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ector.
Sanford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ector.
Sanford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Sanford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ector scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Ector avoids it.
Ector moves out of range as Sanford strikes.
Sanford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ector finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanford's head.
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
A big left from Ector misses.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Sanford.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sanford's head but Sanford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanford lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford lands a head shot.
Ector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanford misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Ector misses its intended target.
Sanford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ector has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanford finds it's way round the side to connect with Ector's head.
Sanford misses with a leg kick.
Ector misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
Ector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanford. Sanford obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Ector misses.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Sanford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Ector.
Ector scores with a body shot.
Sanford throws a push kick but Ector slaps the foot to one side.
Lamont Sanford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ector to score with a decent uppercut.
Ector misses with a hook. Sanford ducked under it nicely.
Ector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ector slips a jab and a cross from Sanford.
Sanford is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Sanford misses its intended target.
Ector walks into a left hand.
Sanford slips a jab from Ector.
Sanford is looking for the big counter here.
Sanford scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Sanford fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Sanford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ector circles away quickly and effectively.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
A big right from Sanford misses.
Ector throws a nice looking combination but Sanford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ector looks to land a right hand but Sanford moved out of range.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Ector misses.
Sanford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanford tries to clinch but Ector moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sanford.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford tries to counter with a clinch but Ector shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanford 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Sanford!
Lamont Sanford gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darwin Strapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp.
Strapp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennet sprawls well initially but Strapp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strapp working the head and body with strikes.
Strapp wants to free his trapped foot but Bennet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennet manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet catches Strapp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strapp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Bennet lands.
Nice shot lands for Bennet.
Bennet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strapp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Strapp there.
We've been informed that Bennet 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.
Bennet lands with a right hand.
Strapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Strapp ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strapp moves away.
Strapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Strapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
enabling Strapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Strapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strapp.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Strapp down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strapp doesn't seem bothered though.
Strapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet lands with a hook. Strapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Strapp is just out of range.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Strapp knows he should have avoided that one.
Strapp misses with a hook.
Bennet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strapp ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Strapp misses with the combination.
Strapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strapp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp.
Strapp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strapp misses with a low kick.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strapp walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Strapp blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Strapp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Strapp misses its intended target.
Strapp fails to land the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Strapp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bennet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strapp.
Strapp digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Strapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Strapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strapp shoots in and drives through. Bennet sprawls well.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Strapp misses.
As Strapp backs off Bennet throws a huge counter combo but Strapp manages to avoid it all.
Scotty Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennet throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strapp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Strapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strapp had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bennet stuffs the takedown attempt from Strapp. Strapp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Strapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Strapp back into the cage.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strapp is trying to force a seperation but Bennet has the dominant position.
Strapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet throws a leg kick which misses Strapp's front leg but catches the back leg as Strapp tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennet lands an overhand right.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Strapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Strapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's time! Strapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strapp misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strapp checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennet circles away.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Strapp's head back.
Strapp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strapp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennet is keeping the position for now.
Bennet wants to stand up but Strapp is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strapp stops Bennet from standing up.
Strapp trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Strapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strapp avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet connects with the punch.
Scotty Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Strapp misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet with a hook.
Bennet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strapp checks it well.
Bennet slips a jab from Strapp.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Strapp knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet clobbers Strapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Bennet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Strapp shakes it off.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Bennet misses.
The fighters circling - Strapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet wants to counter the offense by Strapp and move into the clinch position.
Strapp tries for a takedown but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Strapp.
Strapp slips under a jab.
Strapp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strapp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bennet feints and then cracks Strapp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strapp down.
Strapp takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet looks to land a combination but Strapp avoids it well.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet works over Strapp's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strapp throws a counter high kick but Bennet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strapp in his tracks.
Strapp lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strapp.
Strapp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strapp. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Bennet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strapp.
Bennet throws a leg kick
and Strapp counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Strapp is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp'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!
A lazy left from Bennet finds it's target.
Strapp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strapp throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strapp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Strapp appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strapp moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Strapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet cracks Strapp with a good jab.
Strapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet tests Strapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Strapp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bennet misses with a leg kick
and Strapp counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strapp.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strapp is out of range.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strapp.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Strapp takes one to the chin there.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strapp counter with a right hand.
Strapp misses with an uppercut.
Bennet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Strapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strapp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennet takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bennet tries to avoid it but Strapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bennet to the ground. Bennet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Strapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strapp under the eye.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet lands with a hook. Strapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennet cracks Strapp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet lunges at Strapp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strapp's hand.
Strapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennet sprawls well. He's pushed Strapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strapp lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennet off the cage and back into range.
Bennet misses with a leg kick.
Strapp attempts a counter takedown but Bennet avoids it well and moves away.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Strapp.
Bennet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Strapp.
Strapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet wants to counter with a clinch but Strapp pushes him away.
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strapp on the side of the head.
Strapp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Strapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strapp misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strapp's hands.
Strapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Strapp throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Strapp scores with a hook to the body. Bennet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Scotty Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Strapp off the cage and back into range.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennet lunges at Strapp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strapp's hand.
Strapp looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bennet!
Scotty Bennet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
213 lbs
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31
205 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Papaioanou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Papaioanou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Papaioanou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ciprianni's best efforts.
Papaioanou tries to get to full guard but Ciprianni has control of the leg.
Ciprianni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Papaioanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ciprianni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni trying to mount his opponent but Papaioanou defends it.
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
Ciprianni seems to be working for a kimura but Papaioanou defends the submission attempt.
Papaioanou gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ciprianni's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ciprianni stopping the sweep attempt from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Papaioanou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni looking for a guillotine here but Papaioanou defends easily.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Papaioanou from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Papaioanou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ciprianni's guard.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position.
Papaioanou is trying to control. Ciprianni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Papaioanou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Papaioanou trying to control but Ciprianni is having none of it.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciprianni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciprianni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papaioanou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papaioanou's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou trying to control the position but Ciprianni manages to sink in the hooks.
Ciprianni looking for the choke but no joy.
Ciprianni has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ciprianni keeps control of the position as Papaioanou tries to break free.
Ciprianni looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciprianni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Papaioanou is defending well though. Ciprianni let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papaioanou keeps the fight on the outside.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Ciprianni is looking to counter with a body kick.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni misses with a straight left.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Papaioanou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Papaioanou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ciprianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papaioanou scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni throws an overhand right that lands on Papaioanou's shoulder, as Papaioanou tries to avoid the shot.
Papaioanou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Papaioanou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ciprianni on his heels. He'll look to pass Ciprianni's guard now, I'm sure.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Ciprianni.
Papaioanou tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprianni is retaining full guard.
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papaioanou defends well.
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni wants to improve his position but instead Papaioanou has moved into half guard.
Papaioanou seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is looking to control Papaioanou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted?
Danny Ciprianni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Papaioanou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papaioanou 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.
Papaioanou is pressing down on Ciprianni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ciprianni is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ciprianni.
Papaioanou stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ciprianni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Papaioanou's best efforts.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciprianni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papaioanou is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ciprianni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papaioanou has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ciprianni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papaioanou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle here but Papaioanou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ciprianni tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lefteris Papaioanou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
Papaioanou checks a leg kick nicely.
Ciprianni backing away here, and Papaioanou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ciprianni misses with a head kick.
Papaioanou scores with a hook to the body. Ciprianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Ciprianni blocks it.
Papaioanou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Papaioanou manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Papaioanou darts in looking for a takedown but Ciprianni gets double underhooks and turns Papaioanou into the cage.
Papaioanou jabs Ciprianni right on the nose. Ciprianni blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou stuns Ciprianni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou punishes Ciprianni's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciprianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni ducks right into an uppercut from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciprianni lands an overhand right.
Papaioanou scoring well with a low kick there.
Ciprianni cracks Papaioanou with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papaioanou lands a right hook to the body.
Ciprianni walks into a left hand.
Papaioanou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming.
Ciprianni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaioanou was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
Papaioanou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou misses with a head kick.
Ciprianni tries to counter with a takedown but Papaioanou is quick to defend against it.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
so Ciprianni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papaioanou is keeping the position for now.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Ciprianni from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papaioanou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papaioanou working a defensive guard here.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni advances to half guard.
Papaioanou is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciprianni.
Papaioanou gets full guard.
Papaioanou is adopting a defensive guard.
Ciprianni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Papaioanou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Papaioanou has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefteris Papaioanou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papaioanou 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Danny Ciprianni stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between VG Beloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Pintos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
290 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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37
264 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Granite chin |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, VG Beloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Pintos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pintos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beloff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pintos scores with a nice strike.
It looks like VG Beloff has been cut.
Pintos throws a big shot that misses.
Pintos scores with a jab to the body.
Beloff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pintos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Beloff misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beloff lands a shoulder strike.
Beloff misses with some punches.
Pintos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beloff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beloff takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beloff is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pintos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintos can't find room to land a body shot as Beloff controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Pintos fails to land.
Beloff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beloff misses with a punch on the inside.
Beloff keeps control of Pintos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pintos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pintos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pintos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pintos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beloff swings wildly with an uppercut but Pintos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pintos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beloff blocks an elbow strike from Pintos.
Pintos tries to circle away but Beloff has him pinned against the cage.
Pintos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beloff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beloff misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beloff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Beloff moves out of range as Pintos strikes.
Beloff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beloff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beloff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VG Beloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pintos moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pintos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beloff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pintos. Pintos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beloff scores with a nice right hand.
Beloff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beloff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beloff misses the shot to the body.
Beloff moves in looking to clinch but Pintos pushes him off.
Beloff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beloff avoids the head kick by Pintos.
Decent striking displayed by Pintos there.
Pintos cracks Beloff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pintos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beloff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pintos thuds a left hand into Beloff's body.
Beloff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pintoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beloff throws an overhand right that lands on Pintos's shoulder, as Pintos tries to avoid the shot.
Pintos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beloff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pintos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beloff.
Pintos rushes Beloff and presses him up against the cage.
Beloff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beloff throws a punch but it's blocked by Pintos.
Beloff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beloff.
Beloff content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beloff stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Pintos.
Beloff is breathing heavily.
Pintos lands an elbow just above Beloff 's eye.
Beloff looking to slow down the pace here.
Beloff trying to stall but Pintos improves his position.
Pintos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pintos scores with a leg kick.
Pintos throws a good cross that connects.
Beloff moves to clinch but Pintos breaks away
and Pintos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beloff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pintos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beloff tries to clinch but Pintos is having none of it.
Pintos throws a sloppy head kick and Beloff moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Beloff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beloff clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beloff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beloff working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but El Pintos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on VG Beloff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pintos digs a good body shot into Beloff's ribs.
El Pintos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beloff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pintos throws out the jab.
VG Beloff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beloff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beloff misses with an uppercut.
Beloff moves out of range of the strikes.
Pintos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pintos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beloff.
A little jabbing left from Pintos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beloff misses with a hook
and Pintos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pintos scores with a jab to the head.
Pintos misses with an uppercut.
Pintos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pintos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Pintos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pintos lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Beloff falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pintos dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Pintos!
A victorious El Pintos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Family Force 5 - Chainsaw. Tyrell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ThunderStruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chad Tyrell enters the cage!
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32
214 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
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29
213 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyrell. That did some damage!
Shaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrell throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Tyrell throws a shot to the body.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyrell 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.
Tyrell avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Tyrell connects with the punch.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Shaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrell takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyrell thumps Shaw with a low kick.
Tyrell misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaw throws a low kick but Tyrell moves out of range easily.
Tyrell throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell misses with a body shot.
Tyrell misses with a low kick.
Tyrell is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw lands with a hook. Tyrell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Tyrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyrell lands a head kick!
Tyrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrell.
Tyrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell throws a nice head kick!
Tyrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrell throws a low kick but Shaw moves out of range easily.
Chad Tyrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Tyrell's defenses.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Tyrell manages to avoid it.
Tyrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Tyrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
A low kick from Tyrell is predictable there
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyrell is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyrell doesn't seem phased though.
Shaw throws a jab when Tyrell was well out of range.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Tyrell.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyrell. That one must have hurt.
Tyrell throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw digs a good hook to Tyrell's body.
Shaw jabs Tyrell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick from Tyrell lands but Shaw takes it in his stride.
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!
Tyrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Shaw both land. Nice combination.
Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrell doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrell.
Tyrell scores with a hook.
Tyrell misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrell avoids the head kick by Shaw.
Tyrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrell misses with a body kick.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyrell tried to score with a low kick but Shaw checks it.
Shaw is looking to counter punch.
Shaw moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrell trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Shaw breaks the clinch.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Tyrell avoids the body shot from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Tyrell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
Shaw throws a nice head kick!
Tyrell throws a solid leg kick but Shaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrell.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrell. Tyrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrell.
Tyrell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Tyrell tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaw misses the target.
Shaw drives through and clinches with Tyrell against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tyrell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shaw.
Tyrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrell misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyrell.
Tyrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Tyrell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaw is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Tyrell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrell.
Shaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrell prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tyrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyrell prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Tyrell trying to control the position but instead, Shaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyrell into the cage.
Shaw avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Tyrell.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrell pushes Shaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw prevents a body shot from Tyrell.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Tyrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyrell misses with a body punch.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrell.
Tyrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Tyrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaw lands a head shot.
Tyrell blocks a head kick by Shaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Tyrell is out of range.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Tyrell throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrell misses with a body kick.
Shaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrell tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaw.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Tyrell keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyrell.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Tyrell's head.
Shaw is trying to break free.
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrell.
Shaw connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shaw blocks a head kick by Tyrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shaw dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Tyrell misses the body punch
and Tyrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrell throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw connects with a body shot.
A combination from Tyrell does no damage.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
As Tyrell backs away, Shaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyrell throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
It looked like Shaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.
As Tyrell looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Tyrell just gets out of the way.
Tyrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaw misses the target.
Chad Tyrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Shaw.
Tyrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrell checks a low kick from Shaw.
Tyrell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shaw blocks it well.
Tyrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrell throws a leg kick but Shaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaw rushes Tyrell and presses him up against the cage.
Tyrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaw walks away with a smile on his face. Tyrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Tyrell.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyrell needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Tyrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrell lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
Tyrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrell throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Tyrell takes one to the chin there.
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!
Shaw stuns Tyrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyrell.
Shaw works the jab nicely.
Tyrell blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw cracks Tyrell with an open hand slap.
Shaw throws a body punch but Tyrell moves out of range.
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Tyrell misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrell off balance momentarily.
Shaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyrell stuns Shaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyrell misses with an uppercut
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw lands a high kick!
Tyrell throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell motions for Shaw to come forward. Tyrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrell looks for the body kick but Shaw saw that one coming.
Shaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw with a hook.
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw lands with a right hand.
Shaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Shaw drives through and clinches with Tyrell against the cage.
Shaw pushes Tyrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrell is rocked!
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
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!
Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tyrell! Shaw dives in looking to finish! Tyrell is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Shaw!
A victorious Jack Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage comes to the cage accompanied by Panama. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 12 - 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ortiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Gage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with some punches.
Ortiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
We've been informed that Ortiz 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.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ortiz.
Gage tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage is struggling to control the position.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage controlling the action here for a moment.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Gage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage stalling.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gage checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Gage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage scores with a shot to the body.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortiz tries to work over Gage's front leg with a kick but Gage checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Ortiz.
Gage rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gage.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz working aggressively here.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage is working Ortiz over against the cage.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gage.
Gage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Gage lands a right hand.
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!
Gage presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage lands with a light punch inside.
Gage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gage lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Gage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Gage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Gage.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
Gage effectively controlling the action here.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
A short left from Ortiz.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Gage gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Gage lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
The referee calls for Gage to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gage dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ortiz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Gage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Gage.
Gage misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gage misses the target.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage is looking to wear down Ortiz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gage rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage stalling in the clinch but Ortiz improves position.
Gage tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz lands with a short shot to the head.
Gage trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage avoids the elbow strike from Ortiz, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Gage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Gage misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lorenzo Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
The referee calls for Gage to work.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Ortiz as the two fighters clinch.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz pushes Gage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Gage trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Gage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Gage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
A short right from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Gage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortiz is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Scouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Scouser!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scouser throws a solid leg kick but Putin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scouser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scouser 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 Putin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Putin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scouser misses with a head kick.
Putin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Putin finds it's way through Scouser's defenses.
Scouser needs to keep his hands up - Putin had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Scouser throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Putin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good leg kick by Scouser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scouser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scouser swings widly with a right hand
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scouser throws a shot to the body.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Putin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scouser throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scouser on the side of the head.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Putin blocks a low kick nicely.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by Scouser and move into the clinch.
Scouser throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scouser cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Scouser throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Scouser lands with a shot to the body.
Scouser's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Putin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scouser scrambles back to his feet.
Putin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scouser tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Putin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scouser misses with a low kick.
Putin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scouser avoids the body shot from Putin.
Scouser throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a body punch but Scouser moves out of range.
Putin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scouser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin misses with a hook. Scouser ducked under it nicely.
Scouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin throwing a counter right hand but Scouser manages to avoid it.
Scouser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scouser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin avoids the head kick by Scouser.
Putin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Putin there.
Jab by Putin.
Scouser is rocked!
BAM! Putin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Scouser like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennero comes into the arena with Alan Walker - Faded blaring out of the sound system. Goodman has chosen Baba O'riley as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Gennero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman throws out a counter right but Gennero avoids it with no problem.
Gennero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gennero slips under a jab from Goodman.
Gennero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gennero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Gennero moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Gennero is looking to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gennero scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gennero .
Gennero throws a big shot that misses.
Gennero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gennero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Gennero moves out of range easily.
Gennero tries to clinch up
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gennero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gennero .
Gennero moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Gennero moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gennero clinches.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gennero misses with a body punch.
Goodman gets through Gennero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Gennero lands.
Goodman throws a jab when Gennero was well out of range.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Gennero instigates a clinch.
Gennero misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gennero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Gennero throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.
Gennero moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Gennero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
Gennero avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gennero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman throws a low kick but Gennero moves out of range easily.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Gennero moves into the clinch.
Goodman digs a right hand into Gennero 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gennero 's gas tank.
Gennero can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Gennero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gennero wants to clinch
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gennero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gennero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gennero misses with an uppercut.
Gennero motions for Goodman to come forward. Gennero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Gennero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gennero .
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gennero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Gennero tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gennero throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Gennero .
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gennero 's elbow.
Gennero throws an elbow that misses.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman avoids a wild elbow strike from Gennero .
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to break the clinch but Gennero is controlling the position.
Gennero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gennero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gennero scores with a shoulder strike.
Gennero can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Gennero 's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that 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.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Gennero has managed to clinch.
Goodman avoids the elbow strike from Gennero , against the cage.
Goodman tries a body shot but Gennero blocks it.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Gennero .
Gennero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Gennero .
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Gennero didn't see that one coming.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gennero is just out of range.
Gennero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gennero has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gennero tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Gennero counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gennero backwards.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Gennero moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gennero .
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goodman defending well as Gennero loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Gennero off the cage and back into range.
Gennero misses with a wild body shot.
Gennero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman cracks the inside of Gennero 's front leg.
Goodman tries a low kick but Gennero avoids it.
Goodman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gennero blocks the leg kick.
Gennero misses with an uppercut.
Gennero wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gennero closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Gennero ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Gennero moved out of range nicely.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a push kick but Gennero slaps the foot to one side.
Gennero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Gennero instigates a clinch.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gennero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman wants to break free but Gennero has control.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Goodman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Gennero .
Gennero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gennero works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gennero .
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gennero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodman's brow.
Gennero 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gennero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Gennero saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Gennero saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Gennero moved away.
Gennero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman throws a hook but Gennero avoids it easily.
Gennero jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Gennero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman lunges at Gennero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gennero 's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Gennero 's head but Gennero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gennero forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gennero prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gennero s head.
Gennero misses with an elbow strike.
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gennero lands an elbow just above Goodman 's eye.
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Gennero saw that one coming.
Gennero is looking to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch.
Gennero moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
Gennero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Gennero lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gennero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman 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.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman thuds his right hand into Gennero 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gennero moves into the clinch successfully.
Gennero tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gennero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gennero is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero is looking to clinch.
Gennero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gennero doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gennero clinches up with Goodman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to break the clinch but Gennero is controlling him.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gennero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gennero is just out of range.
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Gennero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gennero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goodman - the referee stops the clock and Gennero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goodman. Gennero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gennero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodman misses with a hook. Gennero ducked under it nicely.
Gennero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gennero moves into the clinch.
Ed Gennero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gennero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodman's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gennero .
Gennero gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Gennero .
Gennero can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Gennero swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gennero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gennero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gennero .
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Gennero blocks an uppercut.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Gennero won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gennero .
Gennero misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gennero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gennero lands a left hand.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gennero on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gennero .
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Gennero jumps back.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Gennero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gennero wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gennero , right into the meat.
Gennero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Gennero is out of range.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gennero is out of range.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Gennero with an uppercut!
Gennero wants to clinch.
Gennero throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gennero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I've got Goodman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Kha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes into the arena with Killing in the name of... blaring out of the sound system. Kai Kha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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187 cm
26
206 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lodbrok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kai Kha!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok is looking to chop away at Kha's legs.
Kha misses with a hook
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kha connects with a body shot that sends Lodbrok's belly button to the back.
Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha walks into a straight right hand from Lodbrok.
Kha misses with a shot to the body
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kha.
Lodbrok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kha throws the left hand but Lodbrok avoids the punch easily.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick that knocks Kha off balance momentarily.
Kha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kha missing with a left hand there. Lodbrok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodbrok is looking to counter the offense by Kha and move into the clinch.
Kha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lodbrok counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kha misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lodbrok tenderised Kha's leg. Kha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kha digs a good hook to Lodbrok's body.
Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Kha misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kha.
Lodbrok moves forwards but Kha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut.
Kha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kha. Those never looked like landing.
Kha throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kha misses with a wild body shot.
Kha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha loads up on a big right hand but Lodbrok slips the punch.
Kha misses with a looping right.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Lodbrok jabs Kha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kha misses the jab.
Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Lodbrok.
As Kha tries to get set, Lodbrok tries to push him back and clinch up but Kha manages to avoid the attempt.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Kha.
Lodbrok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lodbrok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lodbrok duly obliges.
Lodbrok staying out of range there.
Lodbrok cracks Kha with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Kha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kha throws a low kick but Lodbrok avoids it.
Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lodbrok is looking to clinch.
And Kha responds with a good body kick, but Lodbrok manages to step out the way in time.
Lodbrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lodbrok walks into a left hand.
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
Kha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a low kick, right behind Kha 's knee.
A head kick from Lodbrok lands but Kha takes it in his stride.
Kha swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kha misses with a lunging right hand
and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch.
Kha can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Lodbrok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kha struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kha.
Kha trying to stall but Lodbrok improves his position.
Kha lands a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok prevents Kha from breaking the clinch.
Kha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lodbrok's calf.
Lodbrok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kha at a distance.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok thuds his shin into the meat of Kha's side.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok motions for Kha to come forward. Lodbrok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lodbrok feints and then cracks Kha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kha down.
Lodbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lodbrok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha.
Lodbrok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lodbrok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kha momentarily.
Lodbrok works the jab nicely.
Kha misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab.
Lodbrok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lodbrok misses the target.
Kha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Kha.
Kha scores with a jab. Lodbrok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodbrok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lodbrok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lodbrok lands a high kick!
Lodbrok connects with a body shot.
Kha misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Kha misses with a wild body shot.
Lodbrok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kha throws out the jab.
Kha misses with a looping left.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lodbrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
Kha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kha throws a right hand that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok tries to clinch there but Kha circles away.
Nice body punch from Kha.
Kha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lodbrok doesn't seem bothered though.
Lodbrok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lodbrok takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Lodbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kha.
Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now.
Kha steps in with a hook that catches Lodbrok right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kha follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lodbrok looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Kha!
Kai Kha is the new light heavyweight champion!
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.
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