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Death Squad 334:Wang v Breaker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGee sprawls well initially but Flores persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Flores'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.
Flores not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flores.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee is controlling Flores's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGee tries to roll over but Flores keeps him under control.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Flores is very close to passing his half guard.
Flores trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flores.
McGee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flores.
Flores has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flores postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flores postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but McGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGee has picked Flores up and slammed him! Flores can't keep hold of the triangle and McGee manages to pass to side control!
Flores is looking for a sweep.
Flores gets back to half guard.
Flores wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Flores is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flores.
Flores manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGee manages to get himself to full guard.
McGee trying to control the position here.
Flores is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flores accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flores throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flores chips away with some ground and pound.
Flores works over McGee with some ground and pound from guard.
McGee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flores is in close to McGee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee lands a nice hook to Flores's body. Flores takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGee connects with a single shot there.
Flores looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flores is working away from the top position though.
Flores thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Flores.
Nice strikes from Flores there.
Flores trying to mount his opponent but McGee defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flores looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flores working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flores thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGee's head.
Flores missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGee.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flores.
Flores in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores scoring with some ground and pound.
Flores throws a big right hand that misses.
Flores stands up over McGee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flores is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flores postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flores, into his guard.
Flores looking for a guillotine here but McGee defends easily.
Flores is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGee has picked Flores up and slammed him! Flores can't keep hold of the triangle and McGee manages to pass to side control!
Flores is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Flores's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flores gets back to half guard.
Flores is looking to escape.
Flores wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flores has a hand on McGee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McGee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Flores tries to hold on but McGee pushes him away.
Flores manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores is looking to control McGee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that second round.
That's time! Flores's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Flores misses with a leg kick
and McGee counters by clinching up.
Flores jumps guard but McGee stands there with Flores around his waist. Flores gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Flores fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flores avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Flores lands an elbow inside that McGee shrugs off.
Flores jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Flores gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flores scores with a jab to the head.
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee tries a knee to the head but Flores blocks it.
Flores avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Flores is trying to pull guard but McGee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flores lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flores lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flores lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGee lands an elbow that stopped Flores in his tracks for a moment.
Flores jumps guard.
McGee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flores's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee is taking a breather. Flores says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores manages to get to full guard.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flores has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McGee is looking to defend but Flores has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McGee! Flores pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McGee taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ric Flores!
Ric Flores really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that M.O. Fight Wear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. Degrizz has chosen Battle in prison as his entrance music. Jim Degrizz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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213 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Degrizz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowman defending well as Degrizz loads up on a big left hand.
Degrizz misses with a straight right.
Degrizz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Bowman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Degrizz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bowman is now in half guard.
Degrizz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Degrizz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Degrizz seems keen to control Bowman's posture.
Bowman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman stands and throws Degrizz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Degrizz sneaks back into half guard.
Bowman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bowman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but Degrizz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bowman is working for a kimura but Degrizz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman winds up and cracks Degrizz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Degrizz wants to improve his position but Bowman is controlling well.
Degrizz trying to hold on to Bowman's head to control him but Bowman postures up.
Degrizz is doing well to control the position and prevent Bowman from advancing to side control.
Degrizz is looking to improve his position.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Degrizz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowman is trying to control. Degrizz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Degrizz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bowman wants to improve his position but Degrizz is controlling well.
Degrizz drops an elbow to the side of Bowman's head.
Degrizz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Degrizz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Degrizz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bowman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz uses his free foot to push down on Bowman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bowman.
Bowman is squirming around, avoiding Degrizz's attempts to control the action.
Degrizz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bowman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Degrizz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bowman because Degrizz loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Degrizz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Degrizz looking to ground and pound but Bowman is blocking nicely.
Bowman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Degrizz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Degrizz digs a good hook to Bowman's body.
Degrizz misses with a two punch combination.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Degrizz misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Casey Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Degrizz's head.
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Bowman is looking to land body kicks.
Bowman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Degrizz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Degrizz is trying to keep Bowman in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Degrizz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Degrizz trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.
Degrizz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Degrizz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bowman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Degrizz, into his guard.
Bowman landing some decent shots from guard.
Degrizz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bowman manages to get himself to full guard.
Degrizz postures up.
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Bowman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Degrizz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowman is keeping the position for now.
Degrizz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowman wants to sweep but no luck.
Degrizz working some strikes from top position.
Degrizz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Degrizz postures up.
Bowman wants to sweep here but Degrizz controlling him for the moment.
Casey Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Degrizz trying to control but Bowman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Degrizz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Degrizz throws out the jab.
Bowman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Degrizz throws out the jab.
Bowman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bowman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Degrizz.
Degrizz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowman.
Bowman moves out of range as Degrizz strikes.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman throws the kick towards the body but Degrizz avoids it.
Degrizz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bowman.
Bowman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Degrizz 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.
Jim Degrizz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Degrizz slips a jab and a cross from Bowman.
Degrizz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Degrizz lands with an overhand left.
Degrizz lands a jab to the nose.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Degrizz. Degrizz obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowman throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Bowman goes for a double leg but Degrizz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Degrizz continues to drive forward.
Bowman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bowman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman looks to land a combination but Degrizz avoids it well.
Degrizz looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Bowman tenderised Degrizz's leg. Degrizz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Degrizz throws a solid leg kick but Bowman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Degrizz.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
Bowman scores with a one two! Degrizz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. Degrizz catches Bowman right on the button with a cross.
Degrizz scores with the left hand. Bowman knows he should have avoided that one.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman checks the leg kick.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman slips under a jab from Degrizz.
Degrizz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Degrizz lands with a hook. Bowman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Bowman misses
and Bowman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Degrizz to the ground. Bowman is now in Degrizz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Degrizz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bowman escapes and throws Degrizz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Casey Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Degrizz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Degrizz is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Degrizz tries to get to full guard but Bowman has control of the leg.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but Degrizz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz is looking to improve his position.
Bowman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Degrizz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Degrizz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Degrizz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Degrizz tries to avoid it but Bowman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Degrizz to the ground. Degrizz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Degrizz counters with a nice uppercut.
Degrizz lands with a good body shot.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown. Degrizz tries to sprawl out of it but Bowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Degrizz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bowman.
Bowman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Degrizz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Degrizz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Degrizz is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Degrizz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bowman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Degrizz.
I've got Degrizz 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Degrizz!
Jim Degrizz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Casey Bowman was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank my team, my sponsor and of course my opponent for this fight. Today he was the better fighter...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxin Leatherwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxin Leatherwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Leatherwood.
Leatherwood fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lecter Vlll just manages to avoid it.
Lecter Vlll moves out of range as Leatherwood strikes.
Lecter Vlll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leatherwood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll slips a jab and a cross from Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leatherwood digs a good hook to Lecter Vlll's body.
Leatherwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lecter Vlll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leatherwood manages to avoid it.
Lecter Vlll blocks a leg kick.
Lecter Vlll misses with a kick to the body.
As Lecter Vlll backs away, Leatherwood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick but Leatherwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Leatherwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leatherwood misses with a left hand
and Lecter Vlll counters with a straight right hand.
Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick but Leatherwood checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Leatherwood blocks the leg kick.
Maxin Leatherwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter Vlll scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecter Vlll walks into a stiff left hand from Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lecter Vlll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leatherwood can pounce on him.
Leatherwood takes a swing at Lecter Vlll's ribcage but misses.
Leatherwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lecter Vlll lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leatherwood takes a step back to recover.
Leatherwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leatherwood throws a leg kick but Lecter Vlll sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lecter Vlll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lecter Vlll throws a head kick that misses.
Leatherwood tries to move into range but Lecter Vlll moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Leatherwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leatherwood throws a low kick but Lecter Vlll avoids it.
Leatherwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lecter Vlll is out of range.
Leatherwood tries to clinch there but Lecter Vlll circles away.
Lecter Vlll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leatherwood tries to score with a low kick but Lecter Vlll moves his leg out of the way.
Leatherwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Lecter Vlll counters with a low kick, right behind Leatherwood 's knee.
Leatherwood throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leatherwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter Vlll was well out of range. Poor timing from Leatherwood.
Leatherwood lands a head shot.
Leatherwood cracks a nice hook into Lecter Vlll's ribs.
Lecter Vlll lands a slapping body shot.
Lecter Vlll throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leatherwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lecter Vlll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lecter Vlll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Leatherwood.
Maxin Leatherwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leatherwood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lecter Vlll defending well as Leatherwood loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter Vlll wants to clinch up but Leatherwood keeps it at a distance.
Leatherwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lecter Vlll doesn't seem bothered though.
Lecter Vlll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leatherwood is able to avoid easily.
Leatherwood is looking to counter punch.
Leatherwood checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll lands with a straight right. Leatherwood didn't see that one coming.
Lecter Vlll lands with an overhand left.
Leatherwood is rocked!
Lecter Vlll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Leatherwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leatherwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leatherwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Leatherwood throws out a leg kick but Lecter Vlll moves out of range and Leatherwood only half commits.
Leatherwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Lecter Vlll throws a body punch but Leatherwood moves out of range.
Lecter Vlll just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeatherwood.
Leatherwood's corner calls for a 1-2. Leatherwood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leatherwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leatherwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Lecter Vlll.
Leatherwood throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leatherwood throws a right and a left that Lecter Vlll avoids nicely.
Leatherwood clobbers Lecter Vlll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lecter Vlll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leatherwood on the side of the head.
Leatherwood throws a right hand that Lecter Vlll ducks under and follows up with a left that Lecter Vlll also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leatherwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lecter Vlll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leatherwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lecter Vlll pushes Leatherwood away with a front kick.
Leatherwood swings for the body but Lecter Vlll moves out of range.
Leatherwood throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Leatherwood.
Leatherwood checks the leg kick.
Leatherwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lecter Vlll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leatherwood trying to land knees to the body.
Leatherwood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lecter Vlll is defending well for now.
Lecter Vlll is struggling to control the position.
Lecter Vlll managing to block the knees to the body from Leatherwood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter Vlll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lecter Vlll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hannibal Lecter Vlll will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lecter Vlll tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leatherwood is able to avoid easily.
Leatherwood throws a right and a left that Lecter Vlll avoids nicely.
Lecter Vlll tries to clinch there but Leatherwood circles away.
Lecter Vlll changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leatherwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leatherwood tries to buck Lecter Vlll off but Lecter Vlll is having none of it.
Lecter Vlll creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leatherwood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leatherwood is not content to let Lecter Vlll control the position.
Leatherwood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lecter Vlll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherwood defending against the ground and pound.
Leatherwood is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll controls the position from side control.
Leatherwood dodges the ground and pound from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leatherwood taking a bit of punishment here - Lecter Vlll scoring with strikes.
Leatherwood is looking to regain half guard here but Lecter Vlll keeps moving and retains side control.
Lecter Vlll fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lecter Vlll tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leatherwood's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leatherwood is not content to let Lecter Vlll control the position.
Lecter Vlll throws an elbow but Leatherwood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lecter Vlll scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leatherwood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lecter Vlll looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Lecter Vlll crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leatherwood is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 12 Elite Coaches(Las Vegas), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Leatherwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lecter Vlll throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Leatherwood to regain full guard.
Lecter Vlll stands up over Leatherwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lecter Vlll tries to free his leg and advance position but Leatherwood is retaining full guard.
Lecter Vlll working some strikes from top position.
Lecter Vlll throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leatherwood keeping moving, preventing Lecter Vlll from controlling successfully.
Lecter Vlll working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lecter Vlll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lecter Vlll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lecter Vlll throws a big right hand that misses.
Lecter Vlll throws an elbow that misses. Leatherwood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lecter Vlll's guard. Nice move by Leatherwood!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leatherwood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leatherwood wants to control from the top but Lecter Vlll keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leatherwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lecter Vlll misses with a low kick.
Leatherwood throws a nice looking combination but Lecter Vlll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lecter Vlll throws a body punch but Leatherwood moves out of range.
Lecter Vlll connects with an inside leg kick.
Leatherwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leatherwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Lecter Vlll responds with a good body kick, but Leatherwood manages to step out the way in time.
An inside leg kick from Lecter Vlll misses.
Leatherwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leatherwood slows down the pace here.
Leatherwood taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter Vlll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll has a couple of punches blocked by Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lecter Vlll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Leatherwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leatherwood lands a right hand.
Lecter Vlll avoiding damage as Leatherwood throws knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lecter Vlll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leatherwood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lecter Vlll.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leatherwood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leatherwood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lecter Vlll managing to block the knees to the body from Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll misses with a punch to the body.
Lecter Vlll lands with a light punch inside.
Lecter Vlll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lecter Vlll misses with some punches.
Lecter Vlll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leatherwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Lecter Vlll controls his hands.
Lecter Vlll misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leatherwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leatherwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lecter Vlll or not.
Lecter Vlll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll taking a breather.
Maxin Leatherwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lecter Vlll working aggressively here.
Lecter Vlll controlling the action here for a moment.
Lecter Vlll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leatherwood prevents a body shot from Lecter Vlll.
Leatherwood blocks an uppercut.
Lecter Vlll lands a left hand.
Lecter Vlll is trying to stall.
Lecter Vlll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lecter Vlll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lecter Vlll taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll looking to slow down the pace here.
Lecter Vlll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leatherwood blocking some punches.
Lecter Vlll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lecter Vlll misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll misses with a punch on the inside.
Leatherwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Lecter Vlll.
Leatherwood can't find room to land a body shot as Lecter Vlll controls the action.
Leatherwood landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll throws a head punch that misses.
Leatherwood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll misses with a body punch.
Lecter Vlll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lecter Vlll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leatherwood backwards.
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!
Leatherwood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lecter Vlll lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lecter Vlll tries to throw a body punch but Leatherwood avoids it by throwing Lecter Vlll back against the cage.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lecter Vlll throws a punch but it's blocked by Leatherwood.
Lecter Vlll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lecter Vlll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leatherwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leatherwood lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lecter Vlll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lecter Vlll has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
A very excited looking Hannibal Lecter Vlll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hervoton Appi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Appi's entrance music is 300. A fine choice. Gordon has chosen United Booty Foundation as his entrance music. Hervoton Appi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hervoton Appi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a series of punches but Appi avoids them all with ease.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Appi's head but Appi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon shoots in and gets a takedown into Appi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Appi blocks nicely.
Appi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Appi is retaining full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Appi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Appi keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon postures up in Appi's guard and throws a big left but Appi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Appi is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gordon is working Appi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Appi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gordon gets to his feet. Appi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gordon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Appi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gordon looks for the body kick but Appi saw that one coming.
Gordon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Gordon.
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Appi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.
Gordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Appi can pounce on him.
Appi misses with a looping left.
Gordon blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Appi. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon lands a jab to Appi's midsection.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon works the jab nicely.
Gordon lands a jab to Appi's midsection.
Gordon misses with a double jab.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Appi's knee but Appi avoids it well.
Appi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Appi there.
Appi cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Appi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hervoton Appi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Appi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Appi scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Appi blocks nicely.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Appi pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Appi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Appi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Appi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon postures up in Appi's guard and throws a big left but Appi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Gordon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gordon misses with a hook. Appi ducked under it nicely.
Gordon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Appi doesn't seem bothered though.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Appi moves out of range.
Appi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Appi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Appi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.
Appi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Darby Gordon has been cut.
Gordon tries to clinch but Appi moves out of range.
Appi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Appi avoids it with no problem.
Hervoton Appi is winning the standup battle so far.
Appi misses with a looping left.
Gordon throws a hook to the side of Appi's head but Appi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Appi blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon throws a low kick but Appi moves out of range easily.
As Gordon looks to move away, Appi throws a big counter combo but Gordon just gets out of the way.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Appi manages to avoid it.
Appi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gordon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Appi scrambles back to his feet.
Gordon blocks a head kick by Appi.
Gordon avoids the head kick by Appi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Appi knows he should have avoided that one.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Appi.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Appi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gordon to score with a decent uppercut.
Gordon slips a straight right by Appi.
Appi throws a body shot but no joy.
Appi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Appi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Appi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon tries to clinch but Appi is having none of it.
Appi misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Appi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Appi throws a counter high kick but Gordon was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Appi.
Appi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
Appi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gordon.
Gordon lands a jab.
Appi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Appi avoids it with no problem.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Appi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Appi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Appi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Appi taking a breather.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Appi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Appi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Appi controls the action.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Appi as the two fighters clinch.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Appi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a combination that misses
and Appi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Appi misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Appi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Appi tries a head kick but it misses.
Appi lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Appi checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Gordon. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Appi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Gordon misses.
Appi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gordon or perhaps it was just good defense by Appi, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Appi misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gordon! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Appi.
Gordon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Appi throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Appi circles away.
Gordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Appi misses the target.
Appi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Appi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Appi knows he should have avoided that one.
Appi throws a head kick that misses.
Appi checks a low kick from Gordon.
Appi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Appi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gordon 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 Appi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Appi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Appi lunges at Gordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gordon's hand.
Appi looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hervoton Appi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darby Gordon'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Appi!
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Appi's elbow.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Appi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Appi blocks the elbow strike.
Appi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Appi dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Appi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Appi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Appi lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Appi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Appi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tightens his grip and picks Appi up, before dumping him to the ground. Appi manages to land in guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Appi is keeping the position.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Appi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Appi pulls Gordon in close to his closed guard and prevents Gordon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gordon trying to control but Appi is working from the bottom.
Gordon is pushing down on Appi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Appi is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon stalling away here and it's allowed Appi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Appi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Appi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Appi, up you get!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gordon.
Appi throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Appi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon misses with a body kick.
It looked like Appi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Appi fails to land with a series of punches.
Appi lands a head shot.
Appi moves away from the strike by Gordon.
Appi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Appi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon drives through and clinches with Appi against the cage.
Appi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has Appi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Appi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Appi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Appi throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Appi.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Appi avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Appi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Appi has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Appi can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Appi can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Appi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Appi backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hervoton Appi.
I think Appi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hervoton Appi!
A less than humble Hervoton Appi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Laar has chosen some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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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
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axelsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Axelsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Axelsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Laar avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
Axelsson breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
Axelsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laar lands with a right to the head.
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
Laar tries to keep at a distance but Axelsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Laar.
Axelsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laar throws a leg kick that misses.
Axelsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axelsson lands a jab to the head.
Laar checks a leg kick.
Laar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Laar throws out a leg kick but Axelsson moves out of range and Laar only half commits.
Axelsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laar digs a good body shot into Axelsson's ribs.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laar circles away.
Laar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laar throws a chopping leg kick but Axelsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Axelsson closes the distance and clinches.
Axelsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Laar misses
and Axelsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axelsson lands the left hand.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laar swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Laar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laar misses with a body shot.
Laar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axelsson's sensitive parts.
Laar throws a leg kick but Axelsson moved away.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laar circles away.
Axelsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laar manages to circle out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Nice jab there from Axelsson.
A good leg kick by Laar.
Laar throws a leg kick but Axelsson checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Axelsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a leg kick but Laar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axelsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laar's head.
Axelsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Axelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arvo Laar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laar wants to slow Axelsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Axelsson is looking to counter punch.
Axelsson throws a looping overhand right but Laar ducks down to avoid it.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Axelsson is out of range.
Laar misses the body punch
and Axelsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Axelsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laar.
Laar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Laar misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to clinch up.
Laar throws a big counter head kick but Axelsson avoids it with no problem.
Laar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Axelsson off balance momentarily.
Laar stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axelsson connects with a leg kick. Laar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Axelsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Laar tries to work over Axelsson's front leg with a kick but Axelsson checks it.
Axelsson is looking to counter punch.
Axelsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Laar.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Laar.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laar sprawls well. Laar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Laar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arvo Laar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Axelsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Laar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
Laar tried to score with a low kick but Axelsson checks it.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Axelsson's knee but Axelsson avoids it well.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Axelsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laar.
Ansgar Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laar 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.
Axelsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar misses with a head kick.
Axelsson forces Laar back against the cage and clinches.
Axelsson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Axelsson manages to break the clinch.
Laar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laar connects with a body shot.
Laar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axelsson rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laar misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arvo Laar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson.
Laar tries to land a leg kick but Axelsson saw it coming and moves away.
Laar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axelsson can pounce on him.
Laar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laar tries to score with a low kick but Axelsson moves his leg out of the way.
Axelsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Axelsson's calf.
Laar jabs Axelsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axelsson checks a low kick from Laar.
Laar 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.
Laar avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Laar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laar throws a leg kick but Axelsson moved away.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
Axelsson blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Axelsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Axelsson 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 Laar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laar misses with a head kick.
Laar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Laar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Laar.
A head kick misses from Laar.
Laar takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.
Axelsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Axelsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laar works Axelsson's body with a nice hook.
Laar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Axelsson off balance momentarily.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laar circles away.
Laar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Danga de danga de dang - Axelsson scores with a four punch combination!
Axelsson misses with a double jab.
Axelsson tries to clinch but Laar is having none of it.
Laar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axelsson is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axelsson connects with the punch.
Laar looks to score with a jab to the body but Axelsson is just out of range.
Laar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axelsson doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Axelsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axelsson tries to clinch but Laar moves out of range.
Axelsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laar.
A clash of legs there as Axelsson blocks the low kick.
Laar connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Axelsson.
Laar feints and then cracks Axelsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsson down.
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Laar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laar misses with a low kick.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axelsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Axelsson checks a leg kick.
Axelsson misses with a few strikes there.
Laar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Axelsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
A left lands for Axelsson.
Laar throws a leg kick but Axelsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laar throws a solid leg kick but Axelsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laar.
Laar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Axelsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axelsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laar.
Axelsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axelsson is out of range and Laar settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
That kick from Laar tenderised Axelsson's leg. Axelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Axelsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsson. Those never looked like landing.
Laar misses with a body shot.
Laar connects with a leg kick. Axelsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Laar.
Laar throws a body punch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Laar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axelsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axelsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson tries to clinch there but Laar circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Axelsson blocks the leg kick.
Laar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Laar.
Laar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axelsson clinches up with Laar and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Axelsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axelsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Axelsson blocks the low kick.
Laar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axelsson swings for the body but Laar moves out of range.
Axelsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Axelsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laar throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelsson checks the leg kick.
Axelsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Axelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Laar.
Laar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Axelsson throws a head kick but Laar moves out of range.
Axelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Ansgar Axelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Axelsson clinches up against the cage.
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laar is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Axelsson tries to clinch but Laar moves out of range.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Laar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axelsson.
Laar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Arvo Laar has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson throws a leg kick but Laar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axelsson darts in looking for a takedown but Laar gets double underhooks and turns Axelsson into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
Laar lands with a nice body punch.
Laar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Axelsson is able to avoid easily.
Laar scores with a shot to the body.
Laar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Laar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laar 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Laar!
Arvo Laar 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Vitalli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitalli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by i kill cause im hungry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincenzo Vitalli!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalli throws an off balance right hand
and Slade counters with an inside leg kick.
Slade lands with an uppercut that bounces Vitalli off the cage and back into range.
Vitalli misses with a low kick as Slade jumps back.
Vitalli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slade throws a right hand that Vitalli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vitalli also avoids with ease.
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Vitalli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vitalli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitalli jabs Slade right on the nose. Slade blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
Slade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vitalli throws a body shot but no joy.
Slade throws a combination that misses
and Vitalli finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Slade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vitalli throws a jab but it's blocked by Slade.
Nice body punch from Vitalli.
Slade drives through with a takedown into Vitalli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade won't allow Vitalli to sweep him here.
Vitalli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade stopping the sweep attempt from Vitalli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalli looking to control.
Slade wants to control from the top but Vitalli keeps moving.
Slade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vitalli's head.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Slade controlling him for the moment.
Vitalli trying to keep a closed guard but Slade is proving a slippery customer.
Vitalli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Slade trying to control but Vitalli is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalli is on top in guard.
Slade has his hands on Vitalli's head, controlling the position.
Vitalli wants to pass the guard but Slade is keeping the position.
Slade can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitalli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vitalli wants to pass the guard but Slade is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade is looking to escape.
Vitalli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slade wants to get back to his feet.
Slade gets full guard.
Vitalli tries to free his leg and advance position but Slade is retaining full guard.
Slade keeping moving, preventing Vitalli from controlling successfully.
Vitalli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Slade both land. Nice combination.
Vitalli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slade. That did some damage!
Slade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vitalli misses with a body kick.
Slade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vitalli motions for Slade to come forward. Vitalli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slade goes for a double leg but Vitalli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vitalli continues to drive forward.
Vitalli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitalli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vitalli defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Slade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vitalli lands a jab to the nose.
Slade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Vitalli counter with a right hand.
Slade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slade stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Slade tries for a takedown but Vitalli circles away easily
and Slade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vitalli throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vitalli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slade goes for a double leg but Vitalli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vitalli continues to drive forward.
Vitalli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrone Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalli trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalli is looking to improve his position.
Slade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitalli's head.
Vitalli gets back to full guard.
Vitalli looking to control.
Slade throwing strikes from guard but Vitalli blocks nicely.
Slade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitalli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slade gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalli trying to mount his opponent but Slade defends it.
Vitalli keeps trying to improve his position.
Vitalli is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vitalli tries to free his leg and advance position but Slade is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli trying to move into half guard but instead Slade has managed to sweep!
Vitalli is trying to keep Slade in close.
Slade distracts Vitalli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vitalli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitalli wants to sweep here but Slade controlling him for the moment.
Slade wants to control from the top but Vitalli keeps moving.
Vitalli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slade with a nice head shot there.
Slade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slade trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyrone Slade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slade throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Slade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Slade lands a leg kick that knocks Vitalli off balance momentarily.
Vitalli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slade's head backwards.
Vitalli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slade manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Slade misses.
Slade swinging wildly here.
Slade walks into a left hand.
Tyrone Slade's cut is getting worse.
Slade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vitalli backs up against the cage.
Slade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vitalli.
Vitalli throws an overhand right that lands on Slade's shoulder, as Slade tries to avoid the shot.
Vitalli works Slade's body with a nice hook.
Slade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitalli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalli throws a body kick that misses.
Vitalli lands a nice hook to Slade's body. Slade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitalli.
Tyrone Slade is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Vitalli finds it's target.
Slade misses with a leg kick
and Vitalli counters with a good low kick that Slade was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slade moves out of range of the leg kick from Vitalli.
Slade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Slade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitalli scores with a jab to the body.
Vitalli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vincenzo Vitalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vitalli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slade scrambles back to his feet.
Tyrone Slade's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Vitalli misses the target.
Vitalli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitalli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vitalli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vitalli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vitalli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Slade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vitalli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vitalli lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Vitalli.
Vitalli scores with a nice right hand.
Jeez, Tyrone Slade's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Slade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vitalli to score with a decent uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vitalli - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Vitalli finds it's way through Slade's defenses.
Slade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slade.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyrone Slade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincenzo Vitalli!
A relieved looking Vincenzo Vitalli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dzuzaska Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guzman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac- Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Dzuzaska Guzman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dzuzaska Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman delivers a nice body kick.
Nazarethyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guzman.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guzman's guard.
Guzman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Nazarethyan stands and steps away. Guzman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guzman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nazarethyan counters with a single leg into guard. Guzman didn't expect that.
Guzman managing to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Guzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nazarethyan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A low kick from Guzman misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guzman!
Nazarethyan stands up.
Guzman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dzuzaska Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guzman throws a leg kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan gets to his feet. Guzman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Guzman swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Guzman fights it but they end up in guard.
Guzman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Guzman.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guzman defends it well.
Nazarethyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guzman.
It looks like Suren Nazarethyan has been cut.
Nazarethyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Guzman misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guzman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarethyan's guard.
Nazarethyan wants to stand up but Guzman is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guzman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guzman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nazarethyan's guard.
Guzman is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guzman throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guzman defends it well.
Guzman misses with a leg kick
so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guzman wants to stand up but Nazarethyan is controlling him.
Guzman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guzman managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guzman is working an open guard so Nazarethyan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Guzman misses.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman stuns Nazarethyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan with the counter takedown but Guzman avoids it easily.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guzman misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazarethyan.
Guzman has his feet on Nazarethyan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Guzman looks to land a combination but Nazarethyan avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman misses with a low kick as Nazarethyan jumps back.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Guzman is predictable there
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman tries to roll over but Nazarethyan keeps him under control.
Guzman is controlling Nazarethyan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Guzman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guzman is trying to stand up here but Nazarethyan is controlling him well.
Guzman regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman looking to control.
Nazarethyan stands and steps away. Guzman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guzman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dzuzaska Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
Nazarethyan feints the counter takedown.
Guzman throws a leg kick
and Nazarethyan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guzman's guard.
Nazarethyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A low kick from Guzman is predictable there
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guzman wants to control but Nazarethyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guzman is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Guzman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarethyan stands up out of the half guard.
Nazarethyan checks a low kick from Guzman.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Guzman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guzman misses with a body shot.
Nazarethyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nazarethyan blocks the leg kick.
Guzman throws a body shot but no joy.
And Nazarethyan tries to counter it with a takedown but Guzman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Guzman.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dzuzaska Guzman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suren Nazarethyan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Guzman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazarethyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Guzman throws Nazarethyan to one side and escapes!
Guzman is looking to wear down Nazarethyan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guzman throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guzman controls Nazarethyan momentarily but Nazarethyan frees himself.
Guzman has control of Nazarethyan's left arm, preventing Nazarethyan from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nazarethyan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guzman misses with a leg kick
so Nazarethyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guzman wants to hit a switch here but Nazarethyan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guzman there!
Nazarethyan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Guzman misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Guzman
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Guzman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman gets through Nazarethyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan keeps control of Guzman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nazarethyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guzman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nazarethyan moves out of range as Guzman throws a body kick.
Nazarethyan ducks right into an uppercut from Guzman.
Nazarethyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Nazarethyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Nazarethyan slips the punch.
Nazarethyan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guzman won't be happy with that.
Guzman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Guzman misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a shoot takedown. Guzman fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guzman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guzman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guzman is standing up over Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan looks to escape but Guzman dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is pushing Guzman's head away, looking to escape. Guzman manages to hold on to the position though.
Guzman is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guzman staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dzuzaska Guzman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guzman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzuzaska Guzman!
A victorious Dzuzaska Guzman 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 Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Muller has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muller throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Muller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Burns 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.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Muller.
Jab from Muller.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns .
Muller lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Muller tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Muller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Muller connects with a crisp jab.
Muller misses with a leg kick.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Muller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns moves into the clinch.
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Muller connects with a jab.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns drops Muller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muller looks back up at him and smiles so Burns waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab lands there for Burns .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a big right hand! Oh Muller is in trouble here! Burns follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heart Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J. Heart Breaker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wang Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heart Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker punishes Chung's body with a nice straight punch.
Breaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Breaker is looking for the big counter here.
Breaker jabs at Chung's body.
Breaker connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Chung to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Breaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heart Breaker!
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