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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The RocknRolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RocknRolla comes to the cage accompanied by Colonna Sonora. Simon Phoenix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The RocknRolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RocknRolla scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but RocknRolla slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from RocknRolla. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phoenix raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
RocknRolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
RocknRolla slips a straight right by Phoenix.
RocknRolla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
RocknRolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws a head kick but RocknRolla moves out of range.
RocknRolla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
RocknRolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage!
RocknRolla misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RocknRolla misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
RocknRolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a right and a left that RocknRolla avoids nicely.
RocknRolla keeps the fight on the outside.
RocknRolla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
RocknRolla's corner calls for a 1-2. RocknRolla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
RocknRolla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
RocknRolla misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
RocknRolla moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - RocknRolla circles away.
Phoenix gets a clinch.
I was talking to RocknRolla's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch but RocknRolla keeps him there for the moment.
RocknRolla lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix stalling.
A short right from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RocknRolla has Phoenix up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, RocknRolla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix takes an elbow to the temple.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from RocknRolla.
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RocknRolla throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
RocknRolla throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
RocknRolla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
RocknRolla throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
RocknRolla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
RocknRolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RocknRolla connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Phoenix tumbling to the canvas! RocknRolla pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Phoenix was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The RocknRolla!
An out of breath The RocknRolla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repa Tiitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiitti has chosen AC/DC Back in Black as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anselmo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repa Tiitti!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris cracks a nice hook into Tiitti's ribs.
Harris blocks the body kick.
Harris stalks Tiitti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tiitti's face. Tiitti staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiitti walks into a left hand.
Tiitti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris gets back to half guard.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Tiitti is very close to passing his half guard.
Tiitti trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tiitti is tapping! Great win for Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anselmo Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonnen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scream Aim Fire. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
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261 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedrick Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick is looking to land body kicks.
Frederick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frederick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Frederick's head but Frederick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frederick circles away.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frederick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen lands a jab to Frederick's midsection.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frederick momentarily.
Frederick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Frederick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Frederick looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Frederick scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frederick misses with a body kick.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Frederick slaps the foot to one side.
As Sonnen backs away, Frederick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frederick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frederick tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frederick takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Frederick counters with a nice uppercut.
Cedrick Frederick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frederick. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frederick.
Sonnen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frederick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frederick scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen looks winded!
Frederick throws a combination that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses.
Frederick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frederick pushes Sonnen away with a front kick.
Frederick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frederick. That one must have hurt.
Frederick fails to land with a series of punches.
Frederick scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frederick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frederick catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frederick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Frederick throws a body kick.
Frederick drops Sonnen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sonnen looks back up at him and smiles so Frederick waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sonnen is rocked!
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen tries to get into range but Frederick steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sonnen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Frederick scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedrick Frederick!
A victorious Cedrick Frederick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leo Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BatzCastelmore's entrance music is Dogtanian France theme. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson cracks BatzCastelmore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning BatzCastelmore to stand back up!
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BatzCastelmore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like BatzCastelmore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
BatzCastelmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting BatzCastelmore counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for BatzCastelmore.
Johnson misses with a hook
enabling BatzCastelmore to counter with a crisp jab.
BatzCastelmore lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into BatzCastelmore's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but BatzCastelmore keeps moving.
BatzCastelmore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson stands up over BatzCastelmore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is fighting to break BatzCastelmore's control of his arms but BatzCastelmore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
BatzCastelmore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson won't allow BatzCastelmore to get back to his feet.
BatzCastelmore keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
BatzCastelmore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BatzCastelmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with BatzCastelmore, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes BatzCastelmore against the cage but BatzCastelmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Johnson.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
BatzCastelmore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
BatzCastelmore stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BatzCastelmore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnson working over BatzCastelmore with some ground and pound. BatzCastelmore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
BatzCastelmore is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson throws a strike but BatzCastelmore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson won't allow BatzCastelmore to sweep him here.
BatzCastelmore has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BatzCastelmore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stops BatzCastelmore from standing up.
BatzCastelmore is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
BatzCastelmore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
BatzCastelmore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush BatzCastelmore with a series of wild strikes but BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BatzCastelmore thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for BatzCastelmore.
Johnson throws a hook but BatzCastelmore avoids it easily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BatzCastelmore jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
BatzCastelmore slips under a jab from Johnson.
BatzCastelmore thumps Johnson with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BatzCastelmore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on BatzCastelmore's shoulder, as BatzCastelmore tries to avoid the shot.
BatzCastelmore cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
BatzCastelmore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
BatzCastelmore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BatzCastelmore wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and BatzCastelmore counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
BatzCastelmore scores with a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BatzCastelmore quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BatzCastelmore moves into the clinch.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore lands a right hand.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
BatzCastelmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
BatzCastelmore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
BatzCastelmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BatzCastelmore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson swings for the body but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
BatzCastelmore pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
BatzCastelmore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
BatzCastelmore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from BatzCastelmore.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BatzCastelmore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BatzCastelmore obliges.
BatzCastelmore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BatzCastelmore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
BatzCastelmore lands a body shot.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore is working Johnson over against the cage.
BatzCastelmore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for BatzCastelmore to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with BatzCastelmore for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
BatzCastelmore digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
BatzCastelmore scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for BatzCastelmore to work.
Johnson trying to stall but BatzCastelmore improves his position.
BatzCastelmore stalls.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles BatzCastelmore is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore throws a quick inside leg kick.
BatzCastelmore lands with a cross.
BatzCastelmore lands a front kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Nice body kick there by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for BatzCastelmore.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BatzCastelmore scores with a shot to the body.
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!
BatzCastelmore lands a jab.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
BatzCastelmore gets a clinch.
BatzCastelmore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
BatzCastelmore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the body.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BatzCastelmore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BatzCastelmore pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that BatzCastelmore has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
BatzCastelmore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is rocked!
BatzCastelmore lands a knee to the body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can BatzCastelmore finish him?
BatzCastelmore slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles BatzCastelmore dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
BatzCastelmore scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
BatzCastelmore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BatzCastelmore wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
BatzCastelmore drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but BatzCastelmore has the dominant position.
BatzCastelmore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from BatzCastelmore.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
BatzCastelmore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
BatzCastelmore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charles BatzCastelmore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
BatzCastelmore putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BatzCastelmore avoiding damage.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by BatzCastelmore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BatzCastelmore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore lands a shoulder strike.
BatzCastelmore working Johnson over with knees to the body.
BatzCastelmore lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson stalling the fight.
BatzCastelmore is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BatzCastelmore stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from BatzCastelmore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for BatzCastelmore to work.
BatzCastelmore drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by BatzCastelmore - that's a beauty! Johnson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even BatzCastelmore can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles BatzCastelmore!
Post fight, Charles BatzCastelmore took to the microphone: 'Vou le vou coucher avec moi?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Potter duly obliges.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Potter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
My spies in Gym of the Gods inform me that Potter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Potter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Potter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Potter is taking a breather. Thompson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Potter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Potter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obi Canuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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201 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Obi Canuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Guru!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canuel closes the distance and pushes Guru back into the cage.
Canuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canuel landing knees to the body.
Guru jumps guard but Canuel stands there with Guru around his waist. Guru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guru jumps guard but Canuel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guru misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Canuel.
Canuel lands a nice uppercut.
Canuel lands a nice knee to the body.
Canuel misses with a body punch.
Canuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guru backwards.
Guru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canuel's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel lands a good knee to the midsection. Guru won't want to take too many of those.
Guru looks winded!
Guru tries to pull guard but Canuel won't allow it.
Obi Canuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Canuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canuel.
Canuel connects with a single shot there.
Canuel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Guru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guru has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guru.
Canuel keeps Guru at a distance using the push kick.
Canuel clinches up against the cage.
Guru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Canuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canuel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canuel lands a left hand.
Canuel lands a body punch.
Canuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canuel lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guru shoots in but no luck this time.
Canuel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick lands from Canuel that sends Guru to the canvas. Guru tries to scramble back to his feet but Canuel brings him back down into side control.
Guru is rocked!
Canuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guru keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guru some visible discomfort.
Guru can't do much from the bottom here.
Canuel taking a breather here.
Canuel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Canuel lands an elbow.
Canuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Canuel prevents Guru from escaping the position.
Guru taking punishment in the form of punches.
Guru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Canuel connects with a decent elbow.
Canuel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guru is still in real trouble! Can Canuel finish him?
Canuel controlling from side mount.
Guru seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru tries to bench press Canuel off him but Canuel keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canuel landing strikes.
Canuel is putting a hurting on Guru here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canuel looks up at the clock and then as Guru takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Canuel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Canuel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guru down.
Canuel working the head with strikes.
Canuel scoring with punches from side control.
Canuel 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.
Canuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guru keeps working.
Canuel working the head with strikes.
Canuel lands some shots froms side control.
Canuel lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru wants to control but Canuel postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Canuel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guru to see if he's OK.
Guru is looking to regain half guard here but Canuel keeps moving and retains side control.
Canuel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canuel is putting a hurting on Guru here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canuel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Guru takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Guru looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Canuel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
A very excited looking Obi Canuel 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.
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mujibur Rahman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a front kick aimed at Rahman's knee but Rahman avoids it well.
Gray throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman throws a one two combo.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Gray keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Gray misses
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Rahman flicks out a counter leg kick but Gray steps away.
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gray blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Gray is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike.
Gray takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Rahman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahmans head.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Gray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman lands a body punch.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gray scores with a leg kick.
Rahman throws a low kick but Gray moves out of range easily.
Rahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gray.
Gray tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
Rahman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gray gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch.
Gray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mujibur Rahman has been cut.
Rahman is pushing Gray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rahman throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray landing knees to the body.
Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman misses with the combination.
Rahman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gray feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rahman sprawling to the canvas! Rahman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gray finish him?!
Rahman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray!
Our winner, Gabriel Gray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Mujibur Rahman had this to say: 'Nekst time mi cut you, cut you baaad!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior's Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Evans!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
Lee controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
What's Lee going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Evans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Evans but great work by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Evans tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee tries to stand but Evans is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Lee wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Lee tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Evans off balance momentarily.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans slips under a jab.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Evans throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cung Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans avoids the body shot from Lee.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Cung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Evans.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans blocks a leg kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Evans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Evans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Evans seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cung Lee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Lee leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee lands a front kick.
Evans cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Evans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Evans but great work by Lee.
Evans holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Donald Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Evans is being controlled here.
Lee wants to stand but Evans has his arm trapped.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.
Evans tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee just content to control the position.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Lee tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Evans tries to improve position but can't.
Evans felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans breaks the clinch.
A big right from Evans misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Evans.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee staying out of range there.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Cung Lee.
I think Lee 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cung Lee!
An out of breath Cung Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wampage Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Come Over (feat. Stylo G) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wampage Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
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 Rodney Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garcia eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
Garcia slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Garcia cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia 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.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson is pulling down on Garcia's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wampage Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wampage Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
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!
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson lands a head kick. Garcia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson motions for Garcia to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
It looked like Garcia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodney Garcia!
Rodney Garcia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacFarlane comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rian MacFarlane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for MacFarlane. That snapped Poroshenko's head back.
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko staying out of range there.
MacFarlane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poroshenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacFarlane is fending him off so far but Poroshenko persists. Nope, MacFarlane circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like MacFarlane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacFarlane.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but MacFarlane avoids it easily.
MacFarlane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poroshenko.
MacFarlane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poroshenko moves away.
Poroshenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacFarlane throws a leg kick but Poroshenko moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poroshenko! But no joy.
MacFarlane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poroshenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacFarlane with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane cracks Poroshenko with a good jab.
MacFarlane misses with a kick to the body.
MacFarlane misses with a looping right.
MacFarlane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacFarlane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poroshenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane misses with a low kick.
MacFarlane throws a wild body kick that Poroshenko sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane wants to slow Poroshenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Poroshenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poroshenko avoids the head kick by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poroshenko unleashes a big counter combination but MacFarlane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck for Poroshenko with that takedown attempt.
MacFarlane throws a poor cross that misses
and Poroshenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacFarlane's guard.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacFarlane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacFarlane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poroshenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacFarlane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but MacFarlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane has his hands on Poroshenko's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from MacFarlane'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poroshenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poroshenko is looking to stand up but MacFarlane won't let him.
MacFarlane is looking for a triangle but Poroshenko pushes his legs off easily.
Poroshenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing MacFarlane to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Poroshenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - MacFarlane pulls down on the head and he's put Poroshenko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rian MacFarlane!
Rian MacFarlane is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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