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Death Squad 343:Lester v Z'tan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Hernandecz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kowalkiewicz Jedrzejczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignacio Hernandecz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kowalkiewicz Jedrzejczyk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jedrzejczyk lands a head kick!
Hernandecz lands with a kick to the temple. Jedrzejczyk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Kowalkiewicz Jedrzejczyk has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandecz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedrzejczyk throws a big counter head kick but Hernandecz avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick but Hernandecz moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandecz moves out of range easily.
Hernandecz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandecz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jedrzejczyk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hernandecz throws a head kick but Jedrzejczyk moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a slapping head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandecz blocks a head kick by Jedrzejczyk.
Hernandecz thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz Jedrzejczyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jedrzejczyk 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kowalkiewicz Jedrzejczyk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larazarus Papasdopolopodolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoli Knyazev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larazarus Papasdopolopodolous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoli Knyazev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Knyazev tries a head kick but it misses.
Papasdopolopodolous thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Knyazev.
Knyazev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knyazev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPapasdopolopodolous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knyazev throws a head kick but Papasdopolopodolous moves out of range.
Papasdopolopodolous is looking for a counter combo.
Knyazev throws a sloppy head kick and Papasdopolopodolous moves out of range easily.
Papasdopolopodolous appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knyazev blocks a head kick by Papasdopolopodolous.
Knyazev throws a big counter head kick but Papasdopolopodolous avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Papasdopolopodolous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knyazev unleashes a big counter combination but Papasdopolopodolous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two 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.
A head kick misses from Papasdopolopodolous.
Knyazev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knyazev blocks a head kick by Papasdopolopodolous.
Knyazev throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Papasdopolopodolous.
Knyazev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anatoli Knyazev.
Well Knyazev 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Larazarus Papasdopolopodolous!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Lynch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jarvis Avalon's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon connects with a jab.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalon.
Lynch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Avalon looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Avalon wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Avalon is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avalon avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
Avalon gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avalon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avalon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Avalon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Lynch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lynch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynch is stalling in the full guard.
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.
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.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Avalon.
Avalon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynch is aware though and is defending well.
Lynch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Avalon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lynch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Avalon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynch has managed to get both his arms back between Avalon's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Avalon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avalon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avalon gets caught napping as Lynch dives in and scores a takedown. Avalon manages to retain guard.
Avalon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lynch uses it to pass to side control.
Avalon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lynch is chipping away with strikes.
Lynch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Avalon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynch trying to control the action but Avalon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is trying to get back to half guard.
Avalon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lynch moves into full guard.
Lynch controls Avalon momentarily but Avalon frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lynch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avalon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch shoots in looking for a takedown. Avalon tries to sprawl out of it but Lynch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avalon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Avalon is avoiding it.
Avalon misses with an uppercut.
Lynch wants to clinch up but Avalon keeps it at a distance.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Avalon. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lynch moves into the clinch.
Avalon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Avalon pulls guard.
Lynch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
Lynch works over Avalon with some ground and pound from guard.
Avalon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynch is aware though and is defending well.
Lynch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Avalon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynch has managed to get both his arms back between Avalon's legs - danger averted.
Avalon trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Avalon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Avalon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynch has managed to get both his arms back between Avalon's legs - danger averted.
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.
Avalon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Avalon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lynch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avalon keeping full guard, as Lynch tries to pass.
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.
Avalon working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Avalon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynch looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch tries to clinch up but Avalon circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Avalon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avalon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Avalon.
Lynch lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lynch working some strikes from top position.
Avalon working for a triangle but Lynch defends it easily.
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 Jarvis Avalon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Avalon throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.
Lynch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lynch rushes Avalon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avalon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lynch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avalons head.
Avalon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Avalon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lynch doesn't seem phased though.
Avalon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Avalon connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
Avalon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon rushes Lynch and presses him up against the cage.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Avalon.
Avalon manages to break the clinch.
Lynch shoots for a double leg takedown but Avalon sprawls well. He's pushed Lynch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avalon moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Avalon stalling the fight.
Lynch jumps guard.
Avalon looking to pass the guard.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Avalon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Avalon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynch pulls Avalon in to control the position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.
Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch pulls Avalon in close to his closed guard and prevents Avalon from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Avalon attempts a counter takedown but Lynch avoids it well and moves away.
Lynch tries to sprawl but Avalon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lynch is refusing to be controlled, as Avalon sits in half guard.
Avalon tries to pass to full mount but Lynch defends it.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalon wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon trying to control from half guard but Lynch is working away.
Avalon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynch defends it well.
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch is staying active underneath Avalon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avalon passes to side control.
Avalon trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
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.
Lynch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Avalon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Avalon prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Avalon is taking a breather. Lynch 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch trying to hold on to Avalon's head to control him but Avalon postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarvis Avalon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avalon 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarvis Avalon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Bradshaw scores with a body shot.
Bradshaw throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Bradshaw is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Bradshaw.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Bradshaw.
Dudley Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Bradshaw feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Bradshaw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshaw scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Bradshaw's shoulder, as Bradshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Bradshaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopez lands a head kick!
Bradshaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Bradshaw throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bradshaw slips a jab from Lopez.
Bradshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradshaw throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradshaw as he connects with a hook.
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!
Bradshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradshaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradshaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bradshaw is controlling him.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Bradshaw from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez wants to stand up but Bradshaw is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez lands with a hook. Bradshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bradshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Bradshaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lopez tries to bum rush Bradshaw with a series of wild strikes but Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bradshaw.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bradshaw has time to react.
Pepe Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands a two punch combo.
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!
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradshaw cracks Lopez with a good jab.
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
Bradshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradshaw throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw takes one to the chin there.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Lopez tests Bradshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bradshaw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradshaw at a distance.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but Lopez moves away
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Bradshaw 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.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Bradshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bradshaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lopez scrambles back to his feet.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Bradshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Bradshaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopez throws a head kick but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
letting Bradshaw counter with a right hand.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bradshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bradshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradshaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bradshaw avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradshaw is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pepe Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw misses with a looping left.
Bradshaw tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Bradshaw moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLopez.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Bradshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Bradshaw's head but Bradshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Bradshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Bradshaw saw that one coming.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Bradshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw lands a right hook to the body.
Bradshaw ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradshaw.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bradshaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Bradshaw avoids nicely.
Bradshaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bradshaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lopez to the ground. Bradshaw is now in Lopez's guard.
Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bradshaw stops Lopez from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bradshaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bradshaw backs up against the cage.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez scores with the left hand. Bradshaw knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradshaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bradshaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Bradshaw backpedaling.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
As Bradshaw backs off Lopez throws a huge counter combo but Bradshaw manages to avoid it all.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Bradshaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bradshaw blocks a head kick by Lopez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradshaw. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Bradshaw's shoulder, as Bradshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez jabs Bradshaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez with a hook.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradshaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez leaves Bradshaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Bradshaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw slips under a jab.
Bradshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Bradshaw persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradshaw in his tracks.
Bradshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradshaw's head.
Bradshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Bradshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bradshaw defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez lands a head kick!
Bradshaw works the jab nicely.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Bradshaw slips the punch.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Bradshaw misses with a body kick.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Bradshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradshaw misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradshaw throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Bradshaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bradshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Bradshaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bradshaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Lopez is pushing Bradshaw's head away, looking to escape. Bradshaw manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Lopez!
A very excited looking Pepe Lopez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Nice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nice's entrance music is Mr. Nice Guy. A fine choice. Steve The Smiling Assassin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dee Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by The Smiling Assassin.
Nice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Smiling Assassin circles away quickly and effectively.
The Smiling Assassin thuds a left hand into Nice's body.
Nice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Smiling Assassin as he avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook. Nice ducked under it nicely.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Nice with an open hand slap.
The Smiling Assassin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Smiling Assassin.
It looks like Dee Nice has been cut.
The Smiling Assassin looks to land a right hand but Nice moved out of range.
The Smiling Assassin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nice does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shoots in for a takedown but The Smiling Assassin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Smiling Assassin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nice somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Smiling Assassin avoids it really well and circles away.
The Smiling Assassin feints a jab promting Nice to slip. The Smiling Assassin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takes one on the button.
The Smiling Assassin misses with an uppercut. Nice saw that one coming.
It looked like Nice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice has a takedown stuffed.
The Smiling Assassin leaves Nice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Smiling Assassin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nice with a body shot.
The Smiling Assassin throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve The Smiling Assassin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice has a takedown stuffed.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a combination
and Nice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve The Smiling Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shoots in but The Smiling Assassin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Smiling Assassin throws a counter combo.
The Smiling Assassin tests Nice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve The Smiling Assassin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dee Nice's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Smiling Assassin stuns Nice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Smiling Assassin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nice.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nice.
Nice walks into a jab.
The Smiling Assassin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin takes a swing at Nice's ribcage but misses.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a hook. Nice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from The Smiling Assassin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nice misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Nice with that takedown attempt.
The Smiling Assassin lands a two punch combo.
Dee Nice's cut is getting worse.
Nice avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Nice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Smiling Assassin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nice manages to avoid it.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Smiling Assassin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nice on the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice dives in and grabs The Smiling Assassin's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Smiling Assassin pushes down on Nice's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from The Smiling Assassin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Smiling Assassin stuffs the takedown.
The Smiling Assassin is looking for the big counter here.
The Smiling Assassin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Smiling Assassin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body punch but Nice moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Smiling Assassin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nice has time to react.
Nice misses the jab.
The Smiling Assassin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve The Smiling Assassin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Smiling Assassin lands a jab to the head.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a right hand. Nice shakes it off.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nice's hands.
Nice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from The Smiling Assassin finds it's way through Nice's defenses.
A jab from Nice misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Nice - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve The Smiling Assassin!
Steve The Smiling Assassin 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.
Dee Nice was interviewed post fight and said 'I really wanted to win the first fight for my new manager. But I failed.. sorry.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bolivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hells Bells . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Lapikov as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lapikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lapikov swings for the body but Bolivar moves out of range.
Bolivar with a jab.
Lapikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bolivar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lapikov.
Bolivar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bolivar.
Lapikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolivar.
Bolivar lands a leg kick that knocks Lapikov off balance momentarily.
Lapikov staying out of range there.
Lapikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pablo Bolivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lapikov has time to react.
Lapikov moves out of range as Bolivar strikes.
Bolivar tries to bum rush Lapikov with a series of wild strikes but Lapikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lapikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolivar.
Lapikov swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lapikov. That snapped Bolivar's head back.
A low kick from Bolivar misses
and Lapikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lapikov.
Bolivar controlling Lapikov's posture.
Lapikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Lapikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bolivar has his hands on Lapikov's head, controlling the position.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapikov looking to pass the guard.
Lapikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lapikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapikov 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.
Bolivar has his hands on Lapikov's head, controlling the position.
Bolivar wants to stand but Lapikov is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pablo Bolivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolivar misses with a body shot.
Lapikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolivar on the side of the head.
Bolivar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lapikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lapikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov swings for the body but Bolivar moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lapikov misses
and Bolivar counters with a straight right hand.
Bolivar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lapikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolivar counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolivar misses the target.
Bolivar misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Lapikov misses.
Bolivar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bolivar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapikov manages to avoid it.
Bolivar takes a swing at Lapikov's ribcage but misses.
Lapikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolivar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lapikov.
Lapikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolivar moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bolivar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bolivar lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Bolivar - just one landing.
Lapikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolivar throws out a counter right but Lapikov avoids it with no problem.
Bolivar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapikov.
Lapikov misses with a right hand
and Bolivar counters with a nice uppercut.
Lapikov is rocked!
Lapikov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Bolivar comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lapikov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lapikov was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Bolivar!
Pablo Bolivar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Rapture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapture comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Rapture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rapture is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urskilz's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urskilz is trying to get back to full guard.
Rapture throws a strike but Urskilz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Rapture won't allow Urskilz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rapture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Urskilz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Urskilz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rapture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture throwing strikes but missing.
Rapture won't allow Urskilz to sweep him here.
Urskilz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rapture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urskilz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Urskilz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urskilz is trying to keep Rapture in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Urskilz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
That's two 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.
Rapture throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urskilz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rapture's knee momentarily.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture lands a leg kick that knocks Urskilz off balance momentarily.
Rapture throws a combination that misses
and Urskilz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapture throws a leg kick
and Urskilz counters with a head kick that drops Rapture to the mat! Rapture scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rapture is rocked!
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rapture feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Rapture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rapture is looking to score with low kicks.
Urskilz throws out a counter right but Rapture avoids it with no problem.
Rapture scores with a nice right hand.
Rapture lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rapture lands with a shot to the body.
Rapture seems to have got his legs back now.
Ilafat Urskilz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urskilz misses with a head kick.
Rapture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapture lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Rapture misses.
Urskilz throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Urskilz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rapture.
Rapture connects with a looping right hand.
Rapture is looking to score with low kicks.
Urskilz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rapture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rapture lands in his opponent's guard.
Rapture is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture looking to sit in guard and control but Urskilz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Urskilz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now.
Urskilz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rapture has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Urskilz is looking to defend but Rapture has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Urskilz! Rapture pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Urskilz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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32
222 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altare rushes Domingo and presses him up against the cage.
Altare misses with some punches.
Domingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Domingo misses.
Altare lands a body shot.
Domingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo connects with a nice looking jab.
Domingo missing with a left hand there. Altare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altare moves to clinch but Domingo breaks away
and Domingo counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tries to clinch there but Domingo circles away.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altare.
A countering left hand to the body from Domingo misses.
Altare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Domingo at a distance.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Domingo circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Domingo misses.
Altare misses with a hook to the body
and Domingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Altare's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Domingo looking to slow down the pace here.
Domingo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Altare or not.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Domingo on the inside.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Domingo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo manages to break the clinch.
Domingo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but Domingo moves out of range.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Altare moves to clinch but Domingo breaks away
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Domingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Domingo throws a counter combo.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Domingo counters with a series of strikes. Altare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Domingo misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Altare scores with a jab to the body.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Altare scores with a jab to the head.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Altare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Altare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Domingo gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Altare improves position.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Domingo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Domingo.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Altare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altare looks to clinch
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Altare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Altare tries to clinch but Domingo moves out of range.
Altare jabs at Domingo's body.
Altare connects with a single shot there.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Altare.
Altare moves into the clinch successfully.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo tries a knee to the head but Altare blocks it.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare is working Domingo over against the cage.
Domingo is breathing heavily.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo blocks a body shot from Altare.
Domingo misses with some punches.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Domingo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
Altare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Domingo controls the action.
Domingo taking a breather.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Domingo can do to turn this around?
Altare stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Domingo leaning against his opponent.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo tries to break the clinch but Altare is controlling the position.
A short right from Domingo on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
A short right from Altare on the inside.
Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare is looking to wear down Domingo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Domingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Altare.
Altare throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altare clinches up against the cage.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Domingo looking to slow down the pace here.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Domingo.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Altare lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Domingo or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Altare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Domingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Domingo thuds his right hand into Altare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Altare misses with a looping left.
Altare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Altare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Altare misses with a hook to the body
and Domingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Domingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Domingo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altare throws the left hand but Domingo avoids the punch easily.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare closes the distance and clinches.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare prevents a body shot from Domingo.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Altare has double underhooks.
Altare trying to control the position but instead, Domingo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altare into the cage.
Altare digs a right hand into Domingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Domingo's gas tank.
Domingo pressing his opponent against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Domingo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Domingo blocks a body shot from Altare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
A right hand to the body from Altare.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Domingo breaks the clinch.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Domingo momentarily.
Altare wants to clinch but Domingo slips to the side
enabling Domingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Altare tries to clinch
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altare feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Domingo sprawling to the canvas! Domingo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Altare finish him?!
Domingo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo slips a jab from Altare.
Domingo is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
Altare misses with a hook.
Domingo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altare swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo counters with a series of strikes. Altare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Domingo is just out of range.
Altare scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Altare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Domingo on the side of the head.
John Altare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Altare defending well as Domingo loads up on a big left hand.
Altare throws a looping overhand right but Domingo ducks down to avoid it.
Domingo slips a straight right by Altare.
Altare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Altare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altare.
Altare throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altare pushes Domingo up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domingo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo leaning against his opponent.
Domingo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Altare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altare has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Altare!
After winning the bout, John Altare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Sakamoto manages to step out the way in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakamoto!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Davis misses with a leg kick
and Sakamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davis really felt that one!
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Sakamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sakamoto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws a leg kick
so Sakamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakamoto advances to half guard.
Sakamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Sakamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakamoto 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sakamoto there.
Sakamoto throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakamoto trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Sakamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakamoto is stalling here. Davis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakamoto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Davis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sakamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Sakamoto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Davis prevents Sakamoto from getting the reversal.
Sakamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Sakamoto tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Sakamoto is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakamoto trying to control the position here.
Sakamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Sakamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davis takes a step back to recover.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davis's calf.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto connects with the punch.
Sakamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Davis tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis has his hands on Sakamoto's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis working a defensive guard but Sakamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sakamoto is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakamoto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Sakamoto working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sakamoto not doing much here.
Davis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakamoto.
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.
Sakamoto is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakamoto throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Davis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sakamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Sakamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis throws a front kick that sends Sakamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto lands a jab.
Davis jabs Sakamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
and Sakamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Davis!
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakamoto off and has taken his back!
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!
Sakamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Sakamoto.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakamoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corey Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakamoto distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sakamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakamoto distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sakamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis keeping full guard, as Sakamoto tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a nice body kick.
Davis misses the jab.
Sakamoto throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
A jab from Sakamoto does it's job there.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Davis.
Sakamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Sakamoto postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakamoto is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakamoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
A victorious Hiroshimo Sakamoto 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 Lester Jangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Jangles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Spazstor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Jangles. Those never looked like landing.
Spazstor staying out of range there.
Spazstor 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.
Jangles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spazstor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spazstor slips a jab from Jangles.
Jangles just misses with a punch to the body.
Jangles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spazstor.
Spazstor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Jangles's leg but Jangles calmly moves out of range.
Jangles takes a swing at Spazstor's ribcage but misses.
Spazstor moves forwards but Jangles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spazstor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jangles is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazstor blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Spazstor. That snapped Jangles's head back.
It looks like Lester Jangles has been cut.
Jangles just misses with a punch to the body.
Jangles misses with a wild body shot.
Spazstor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Jangles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spazstor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spazstor checks a leg kick nicely.
Spazstor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zlatan Spazstor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jangles throws a leg kick but Spazstor checks it.
Spazstor thows a leg kick but Jangles checks it
and Jangles counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spazstor's knee momentarily.
Spazstor connects with a right hand. Jangles shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from Jangles
and Spazstor counters with a head kick.
Jangles throws a nice looking combination but Spazstor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spazstor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jangles.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Jangles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jangles misses with a left hand
and Spazstor counters with an inside leg kick.
Jangles misses the shot to the body.
Spazstor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spazstor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jangles. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangles throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jangles throws the left hand but Spazstor avoids the punch easily.
Spazstor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jangles lands a front kick.
Jangles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jangles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jangles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spazstor throws the left hand but Jangles avoids the punch easily.
Jangles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spazstor throws a hook to the side of Jangles's head but Jangles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jangles cracks Spazstor with an open hand slap.
Spazstor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jangles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jangles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jangles misses with a kick to the body.
Jangles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spazstor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jangles is able to avoid easily.
Jangles connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jangles.
Spazstor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jangles circles away quickly and effectively.
Jangles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jangles. Spazstor shrugs it off though.
Jangles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jangles moves away from the strike by Spazstor.
Spazstor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spazstor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Spazstor blocks the leg kick.
Spazstor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Spazstor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spazstor misses with a straight right.
Jangles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jangles, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spazstor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jangles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangles lands with a shot to the body.
Spazstor just misses with a punch to the body.
Spazstor with a nice cross.
Jangles lunges at Spazstor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spazstor's hand.
Jangles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a solid leg kick but Jangles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spazstor.
Jangles throws a chopping leg kick but Spazstor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Spazstor does it's job there.
Jangles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jangles. Spazstor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spazstor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jangles finds it's way round the side to connect with Spazstor's head.
Spazstor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jangles. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jangles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jangles ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
Spazstor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spazstor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spazstor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jangles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spazstor scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Jangles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jangles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spazstor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spazstor's corner calls for a 1-2. Spazstor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jangles 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 Spazstor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spazstor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spazstor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spazstor looks for the body kick but Jangles saw that one coming.
Spazstor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Spazstor. Beautiful body shot.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spazstor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jangles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looks like Jangles has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spazstor wants to land a leg kick but Jangles is out of range.
Jangles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spazstor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jangles thows a leg kick but Spazstor checks it
and Jangles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spazstor 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.
Jangles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spazstor to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spazstor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jangles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jangles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Spazstor counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jangles.
Jangles looks for the body kick but Spazstor saw that one coming.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut. Jangles saw that one coming.
Jangles jabs Spazstor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spazstor moves out of range of the body kick.
Jangles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spazstor throws a body shot but no joy.
Spazstor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jangles manages to avoid it.
Spazstor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jangles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Spazstor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spazstor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Jangles does it's job there.
Lester Jangles is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jangles.
Jangles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jangles.
Jangles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jangles here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Jangles throws a front kick that sends Spazstor stumbling back into the cage.
Jangles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spazstor's calf.
Jangles misses the shot to the body.
Spazstor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spazstor catches Jangles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Jangles.
Spazstor takes a swing at Jangles's ribcage but misses.
Jangles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jangles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jangles connects with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Jangles.
Jangles throws out a loose jab but Spazstor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jangles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jangles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jangles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jangles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jangles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jangles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spazstor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spazstor throws a shot to the body.
Jangles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jangles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lester Jangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spazstor is breathing heavily.
Spazstor loads up on a big right hand but Jangles slips the punch.
Spazstor throws a wild body kick that Jangles sees coming a mile off.
Jangles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spazstor throws the kick towards the body but Jangles avoids it.
Jangles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jangles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jangles slips a jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor misses with a leg kick
and Jangles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jangles lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spazstor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jangles looks to score with a jab to the body but Spazstor is just out of range.
Spazstor throws a big shot that misses.
Jangles connects with a right hand. Spazstor shakes it off.
Jangles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spazstor is rocked!
Jangles thuds his right hand into Spazstor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spazstor is still on wobbly legs! Can Jangles finish him?
Spazstor glances at the clock... BAM! Jangles nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Spazstor crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Spazstor is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Jangles!
Lester Jangles 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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