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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Palikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anna Velvet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Palikka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anna Velvet's chin.
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Palikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anna Velvet!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palikka moves into the clinch.
Velvet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velvet misses with the head strike.
Velvet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palikka goes for a takedown attempt but Velvet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Palikka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Velvet sprawls well initially but Palikka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Velvet tries to kick Palikka off but Palikka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Palikka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palikka controlling the action here.
Velvet wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palikka stalling away here and it's allowed Velvet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Velvet has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ultimate Gangbang Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palikka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palikka is looking to work some ground and pound but Velvet has wrist control.
Palikka looking to pass the guard.
Palikka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Palikka trying to control but Velvet is working from the bottom.
Palikka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palikka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palikka looking to sit in guard and control but Velvet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palikka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Palikka looking for a sweep. Not yet Palikka, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velvet is looking to stand up but Palikka won't let him.
Palikka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palikka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velvet defends it easily.
Palikka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Velvet doesn't defend quickly enough and Palikka has managed to lock this one up! Can Velvet escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Palikka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kalle Palikka!
After the fight, Kalle Palikka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Dufva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flores!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufva ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Jab from Dufva.
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Flores changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dufva tries to avoid it but Flores manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dufva to the ground. Dufva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dufva tries to counter by clinching up but Flores breaks away and moves out of range.
Dufva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dufva.
Dufva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dufva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dufva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dufva throws an overhand right that lands on Flores's shoulder, as Flores tries to avoid the shot.
As Dufva backs off Flores throws a huge counter combo but Dufva manages to avoid it all.
Dufva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flores scores with a takedown into Dufva's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dufva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flores is in close to Dufva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Flores throws an elbow that misses. Dufva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flores's guard. Nice move by Dufva!
Flores is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dufva defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dufva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dufva sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Dufva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Flores takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dufva trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
Flores takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dufva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dufva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dufva landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores is looking to reverse the position.
Flores wants to control but Dufva postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flores regains half guard.
Dufva wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.
Flores is looking to control Dufva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?
Dufva seems to be working for a kimura but Flores defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flores punching from the bottom.
Dufva wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dufva connects with a nice short shot to Flores's temple.
Flores is not content to let Dufva control the position.
Flores wants to improve his position but Dufva is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is still trying to improve position.
Dufva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flores trying to control here.
Dufva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dufva tries to pass to full mount but Flores defends it.
Dufva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dufva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flores looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dufva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva is landing with some decent strikes but Flores is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Flores is trying desperately to improve position.
Flores tries to lock up and control but Dufva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dufva prevents Flores from getting the reversal.
Flores gets back to half guard.
Flores kicks Dufva off and gets back to his feet.
Dufva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores scores with a head kick.
Dufva fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Flores was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dufva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dufva gets a double leg takedown into Flores's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Dufva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ric Flores's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Dufva there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dufva. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dufva takes a swing at Flores's ribcage but misses.
Dufva 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.
Decent striking displayed by Dufva there.
Flores is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dufva! Flores is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Dufva!
Sven Dufva very nearly forgot to thank Hellbent amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hardijan Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hardijan Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mac Mooseheads!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mooseheads.
Matic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mooseheads manages to avoid it.
Matic lands the left hand.
Matic's corner calls for a 1-2. Matic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mooseheads shoots in but Matic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Mooseheads moves out of range easily.
Matic scores with a nice body kick.
Mooseheads scores with a takedown into Matic's guard.
Matic wants to get back to his feet but Mooseheads passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mooseheads trying to mount his opponent but Matic defends it.
Matic's coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mooseheads is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is looking to stall here but Matic recovers full guard.
Mooseheads working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matic trying to strike off his back.
Matic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads is looking to pass into half guard but Matic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matic is in guard.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooseheads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooseheads looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matic is one step ahead there.
Mooseheads controls Matic momentarily but Matic frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mooseheads swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mooseheads's guard.
Mooseheads is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matic throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely.
Matic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matic wants to control from the top but Mooseheads keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is looking for a triangle but Matic pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matic wants to pass the guard but Mooseheads is keeping the position.
Matic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Matic there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads.
Mooseheads scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matic doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads.
Hardijan Matic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Mooseheads.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matic with a nice cross.
Matic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mooseheads.
Matic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown but Matic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mooseheads shoots in but no luck this time.
Matic looks to land a combination. Mooseheads sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mooseheads drops his hands momentarily and Matic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matic lands with a nice body punch.
Mooseheads shoots in and drives through. Matic sprawls well.
Mooseheads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matic.
As Mooseheads tries to get set, Matic tries to push him back and clinch up but Mooseheads manages to avoid the attempt.
Mooseheads tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Mooseheads ends up having to push Matic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mooseheads shoots in but no luck this time.
Mooseheads looks winded!
Matic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Matic there.
Matic takes a swing at Mooseheads's ribcage but misses.
And Mooseheads tries to counter it with a takedown but Matic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardijan Matic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matic lands with a nice body punch.
Mac Mooseheads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mooseheads throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mooseheads is in Matic's guard.
Mooseheads won't allow Matic to sweep him here.
Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving.
Matic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mooseheads drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matic dives on top into guard.
Mooseheads looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mooseheads is trying to control the position but Matic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mooseheads throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matic uses it to pass to side control.
Matic staying calm.
Mooseheads is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matic is looking to take a break and control but Mooseheads is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mooseheads gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matic in particular looking to stall.
Matic tries to stand and escape but Mooseheads is controlling the position.
Matic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mooseheads can do to turn this around?
Mooseheads wants to get back to full guard but Matic has passed into side control.
Matic wants to control for a moment but Mooseheads uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic is taking a breather. Mooseheads 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.
Mooseheads gets back to full guard.
Matic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matic stopping the sweep attempt from Mooseheads.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardijan Matic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mooseheads wants to sweep here but Matic controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matic connects with a high kick.
Mooseheads tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Mooseheads ends up having to push Matic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mooseheads is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mooseheads bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Mooseheads are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Matic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mooseheads has an Americana. Matic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mooseheads is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mooseheads hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Mooseheads!
A victorious Mac Mooseheads 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes to the ring accompanied by Blood Warriors. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lucas Blye enters the ring!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Blye!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blye scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hayes staying out of range there.
Blye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blye lands with a right hand.
Blye misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Hayes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blye throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes blocks a jab.
Blye moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blye has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blye misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Hayes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blye. Hayes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes ducks right into an uppercut from Blye.
Blye throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Blye misses.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
Blye with the counter takedown but Hayes avoids it easily.
Blye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blye throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Blye moves away and avoids it.
Blye forces Hayes back against the ropes and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a knee to the head.
Blye is looking for a takedown.
Hayes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blye wants a takedown.
Blye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blye avoids it.
Blye is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks.
Blye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Blye.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Blye blocks a jab.
It seemed like Blye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blye shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes misses with an uppercut
and Blye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes takes one to the chin there.
Blye misses with a shot to the body
and Hayes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes blocks a body shot from Blye.
Hayes misses with some punches.
Blye wants a takedown but no success here.
Blye looking for a takedown.
Blye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blye is stalling here.
Blye breaks from the clinch.
Blye misses with a right hand
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Blye throws a series of punches but Hayes moves out of range.
Blye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hayes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blye scrambles back to his feet.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Blye.
Hayes connects with a body shot that sends Blye's belly button to the back.
Hayes slips a straight right by Blye.
Blye thuds his shin into the meat of Hayes's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Blye is just out of range.
Hayes throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Blye. Beautiful body shot.
Hayes throws the left hand but Blye avoids the punch easily.
Blye thumps Hayes with a low kick.
Hayes walks into a stiff left hand from Blye.
Donk. Blye catches Hayes right on the button with a cross.
Michael Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blye misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blye connects with a right hand. Hayes shakes it off.
Blye thows a leg kick but Hayes checks it
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hayes misses with a hook.
It seemed like Blye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hayes lands a glancing blow to the side of Blye's head.
Hayes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blye. Blye obviously looking to wear him down.
Blye connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayes's hands.
Hayes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hayes misses the jab.
Blye ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Blye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayes misses the target.
Blye takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Hayes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Blye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hayes.
Blye throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes looks to score with a jab to the body but Blye is just out of range.
Blye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blye feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Blye misses.
Blye throws a leg kick
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blye.
Hayes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Blye is rocked!
Blye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blye is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes prevents a body shot from Blye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Blye avoids the damage to the body.
Hayes tries a body shot but Blye blocks it.
Blye goes for a takedown attempt but Hayes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blye misses with an uppercut.
Hayes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blye throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
Hayes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blye's sensitive parts.
Blye seems to have recovered his senses.
Blye looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucas Blye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blye throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Blye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hayes with a body shot.
Blye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayes to score with a decent uppercut.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blye throws out the jab.
Hayes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blye defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blye clinches with his opponent.
Blye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Blye looking to stall.
Blye managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Blye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blye scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hayes.
Hayes crunches a lovely knee into Blye's ribcage.
Hayes working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hayes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blye misses with some punches.
Blye stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Blye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blye tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Blye avoiding damage as Hayes throws knees to the body.
Blye scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blye wants to break free but Hayes has control.
Blye prevents a body shot from Hayes.
Blye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes.
Blye is trying to trip Hayes. He has hold of a leg but Hayes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blye persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully.
Blye stands up over Hayes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Blye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hayes throws a right hand that misses
and Blye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blye manages to avoid it.
Blye throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
A telegraphed right hand from Blye misses the target.
It looked like Hayes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blye plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hayes is rocked!
Blye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Hayes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blye blocks a jab.
Blye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Blye.
Blye looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Blye's head but Blye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blye throws a body shot but no joy.
Blye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Blye moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blye throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Blye scores with a jab to the head.
Blye slips a jab from Hayes.
Blye throws a right hand that misses
and Hayes moves into the clinch.
Blye tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blye is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hayes can't find room to land a body shot as Blye controls the action.
Hayes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blye managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blye gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes tries to roll over but Blye keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blye connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blye.
Blye trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
Hayes gets full guard.
Blye sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking for a triangle but Blye pushes his legs off easily.
Hayes is controlling Blye's posture.
Blye controlling from the top position.
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blye lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blye landing some decent shots from guard.
Blye is pushing down on Hayes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayes is fighting to maintain full guard but Blye has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Blye has control of the leg.
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blye pulls his head out easily.
Lucas Blye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blye prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Lucas Blye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blye is working away from the top position though.
Blye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blye trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Blye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blye winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Blye!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Broke & Hungry . Harris has chosen Jedi Theme Music as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Harris!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Harris moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick.
Harris jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Harris staying out of range there.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harris cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris scores with a push kick.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
A jab from Harris misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Harris throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Gracie punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris gets tackled into the ropes by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Harris looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Harris only half commits.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie misses with the body kick
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris scores with a jab.
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie slips a straight right by Harris.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Rami Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Gracie keeps Harris at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie fakes the leg kick and cracks Harris in the body.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Rami Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Harris misses.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris with a jab.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a thumping low kick.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Harris.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris cracks Gracie with a good jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harris is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rami Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harris throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
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!
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harris is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie 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.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Harris is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Rami Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Harris from standing up.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie stops Harris from standing up.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie gets to his feet and stands over Harris, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Harris felt that one! Gracie unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Harris from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Mateus Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Madison!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison misses with a hook. Channings ducked under it nicely.
Channings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Channings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madison's head.
Channings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Madison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Channings 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.
Channings prevents Madison from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison controls Channings momentarily but Channings frees himself.
Channings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madison is looking to stand up but Channings isn't so interested in that idea.
Madison keeping full guard, as Channings tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Channings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Channings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Madison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Madison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Channings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Channings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Madison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Madison looking for a sweep. Not yet Madison, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Channings is in close to Madison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Madison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Channings scoring with some ground and pound.
Channings scoring with some ground and pound.
Channings throwing strikes but missing.
Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Madison looking to control.
Channings forces his way into half guard.
Channings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison is looking for a sweep. Channings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Channings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Channings stops Madison from getting back to his feet.
Channings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Channings lands a nice short elbow.
Channings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Madison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Channings working Madison over with strikes.
Madison is trying to stand up here but Channings is controlling him well.
Channings wants to advance to full mount but Madison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Channings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madison's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings passes Madison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madison is looking for a sweep. Channings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madison taking some punishment here, with Channings in his half guard.
Channings scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Channings winds up and cracks Madison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Channings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Channings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Channings prevents Madison from standing back up.
Channings trying to mount his opponent but Madison defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madison taking some punishment here, with Channings in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Channings lands a nice short elbow.
Madison tries to get to full guard but Channings has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Channings dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Madison jabs at Channings's body.
Madison throws a jab when Channings was well out of range.
Channings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Madison defends it nicely.
Channings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madison throws out the jab.
Channings feinted with a counter takedown.
Channings moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Channings has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison breaks the clinch.
Channings thuds a left hand into Madison's body.
Channings throws a shot to the body.
Madison thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Madison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Channings.
Madison misses with a wild body shot.
Channings fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Madison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Channings lands a glancing blow to the side of Madison's head.
Madison scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Channings.
A cross from Channings lands.
Clayton Channings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madison counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings looking to score a takedown here. Madison is defending well but Channings drives through and ends up in Madison's guard.
Madison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Channings throws a jab when Madison was well out of range.
Channings tries to clinch up.
Madison takes one to the side of the head.
Channings looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Madison.
Channings doesn't manage to clinch there - Madison circles away.
Channings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Channings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madison blocks a jab.
Madison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madison throws a jab when Channings was well out of range.
Channings scores with a punch to the head.
Madison misses with a wild body shot.
Channings appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Channings backing away here, and Madison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Channings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madison drops his hands momentarily and Channings takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Channings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Channings.
Madison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Channings moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Channings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madison as he avoids it easily.
Madison throws a sloppy head kick and Channings moves out of range easily.
Madison looks to land a left hand but Channings moved out of range nicely.
Greg Madison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Channings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Madison defends well and Channings ends up having to push Madison into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Channings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greg Madison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Madison misses with a looping left.
Madison throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings shoots in but no luck this time.
Channings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madison can do to turn this around?
Channings scores with the left hand. Madison knows he should have avoided that one.
Madison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Madison stuffs the takedown.
Madison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Channings.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings looking to score a takedown here. Madison is defending well but Channings drives through and ends up in Madison's guard.
Madison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Channings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Channings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Channings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Channings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madison wants to stand but Channings is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Madison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Madison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Channings to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Channings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now.
Madison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Madison pushes Channings off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Channings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison misses with a body shot.
Madison throws the left hand but Channings avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madison. That's going to slow Channings down.
Channings connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings instigates a clinch.
Channings blocks the elbow strike.
Madison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Channings has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Madison after a bit of a struggle.
Madison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madison is pressed up against the ropes. Channings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Madison down to the mat. Madison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Channings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Channings to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Channings preventing the sweep.
Channings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Madison trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Channings's guard.
Channings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Channings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Channings is working an open guard so Madison takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Channings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Channings connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madison's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Channings.
Madison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Channings throws a hook but Madison avoids it easily.
Madison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings tries to clinch
and Madison counters with a body kick that stops Channings in his tracks momentarily.
Channings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Madison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Madison misses.
Madison swings for the body but Channings moves out of range.
Madison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Channings scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Madison sneaks out the side door and pushes Channings away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Channings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Channings is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Channings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Channings.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison connects with an inside leg kick.
Channings misses the jab.
A nice side step and Madison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Channings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Channings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Madison defends it nicely.
Channings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Channings fails with the takedown
and Madison counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Madison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madison 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg Madison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richards creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Richards back against the ropes.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnes into the ropes.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Richards into the ropes.
Barnes gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sean Richards has been cut.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Richards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Richards.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Richards.
Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is struggling to control the position.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Richards looks winded!
Barnes working aggressively here.
Richards tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards throws a head punch that misses.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes landing knees to the body.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a left hand.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Richards.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richards has his back to the ropes.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Richards.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the ropes.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards lands a body punch.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barnes's face.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Richards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richards.
Barnes digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Richards wants to stall.
Richards stalling.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Richards has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richards momentarily.
Barnes cracks Richards with an open hand slap.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Richards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Richards works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Richards is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is stalling here. Richards is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richards has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barnes is not content to let Richards control the position.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes is letting Richards control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richards off and has taken his back!
Barnes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Richards is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Richards is defending it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Richards is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes avoiding Richards 's attempts to control his hands.
Richards is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Richards turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
Richards advances to half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes trying to hold on to Richards's head to control him but Richards postures up.
Richards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richards has passed into half guard!
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Richards has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Richards's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Richards slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Richards slips under a jab.
Brady Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richards sprawls well. Richards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richards tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes clinches.
Brady Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Richards gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Richards gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the ropes.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with an elbow over the top.
Barnes taking a breather.
Richards creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richards wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Richards displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the ropes.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richards taking a breather.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards wants to stall.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Richards is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Richards is trying to stall.
Sean Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brady Barnes.
Well Barnes 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Hanzzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Vurny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Hanzzle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vurny slips under a jab.
Vurny appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vurny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hanzzle closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzzle fails with a takedown attempt.
Vurny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vurny's head.
Hanzzle connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanzzle stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle throws a head kick that Vurny semi-blocks.
Hanzzle looks to land a right hand but Vurny moved out of range.
Vurny shoots in but no luck this time.
Vurny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vurny looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanzzle works the jab nicely.
Vurny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hanzzle scores with a hook.
Hanzzle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vurny appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanzzle wants to clinch.
Vurny appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Hanzzle misses.
Vurny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurny moves away.
Hanzzle scores with a jab.
Aldo Vurny's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzzle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Hanzzle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle connects with a solid leg kick.
Vurny throws a series of punches but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Yuri Hanzzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanzzle scores with a nice body kick.
Hanzzle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vurny tries to keep at a distance but Hanzzle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanzzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vurny blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
Hanzzle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanzzle misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanzzle.
Vurny tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanzzle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Vurny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzzle works on Vurny's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanzzle scores with a shot to the side of Vurny's head.
Vurny blocks a body shot from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle misses with a body punch.
Vurny wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanzzle won't allow it.
Hanzzle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hanzzle as the two fighters clinch.
Hanzzle tries to work over Vurny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanzzle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vurny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanzzle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown but Hanzzle shows good takedown defense.
Hanzzle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanzzle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Hanzzle lands but Vurny takes it in his stride.
Aldo Vurny's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanzzle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanzzle as he connects with a hook.
Jeez, Aldo Vurny's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hanzzle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vurny.
Hanzzle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vurny had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hanzzle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vurny's calf.
Vurny misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanzzle digs a good hook to Vurny's body.
Vurny staying out of range there.
Hanzzle instigates a clinch.
Hanzzle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle digs a right hand underneath Vurny's ribcage. Vurny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vurny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzzle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
Hanzzle avoiding damage.
Hanzzle lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzzle fails to land.
Hanzzle misses with a punch on the inside.
Vurny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vurny manages to end up in side control.
Vurny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vurny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanzzle manages to get back to half guard.
Hanzzle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vurny wants to control but Hanzzle is keeping him busy.
Hanzzle is looking for a sweep. Vurny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vurny is keen to just control but Hanzzle is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle gets full guard.
Vurny trying to control but Hanzzle is working from the bottom.
Vurny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanzzle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hanzzle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vurny is proving hard to escape from.
Vurny can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanzzle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanzzle working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurny is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny trying to control but Hanzzle postures up.
Vurny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vurny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanzzle manages to get himself to full guard.
Hanzzle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vurny's guard.
Vurny will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hanzzle wants to stand and escape but instead Vurny has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vurny postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanzzle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hanzzle has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Vurny works to full guard.
Vurny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vurny looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vurny wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Hanzzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanzzle scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanzzle throws a series of punches but Vurny moves out of range.
Vurny attempts a counter takedown but Hanzzle avoids it well and moves away.
Hanzzle slaps away a takedown attempt from Vurny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aldo Vurny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vurny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanzzle to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanzzle scores with a kick to the body.
Vurny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vurny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vurny manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hanzzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzzle wants to stand but Vurny is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanzzle wants to control from the top but Vurny keeps moving.
Hanzzle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanzzle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanzzle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aldo Vurny's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuri Hanzzle!
Yuri Hanzzle made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal comes to the ring accompanied by ЦельРазгроl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Scott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marshal.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshal.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Scott throws a low kick, looking for Marshal's leg but Marshal calmly moves out of range.
It appears Marshal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott scores with a sloppy right hand. Marshal should have avoided that one.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott lands with a right hand.
Scott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marshal in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott throws a low kick but Marshal avoids it.
It appears Marshal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scott lands with a nice body kick.
Scott defending well as Marshal loads up on a big left hand.
Marshal digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Marshal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshal lands with a shot to the body.
Marshal scoring well with a low kick there.
Marshal connects with an inside leg kick.
Marshal misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshal walks into a stiff left hand from Scott.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Marshal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Scott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marshal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Marshal is out of range.
Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshal's calf.
Marshal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scott thumps Marshal with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshal is just out of range.
Scott misses the jab.
Marshal lands with a shot to the body.
Marshal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scott lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Marshal blocks the low kick.
Marshal looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Marshal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crunch! Marshal slams his shin into Scott's torso.
Marshal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshal.
Scott punishes Marshal's body with a nice straight punch.
Marshal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marshal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshal.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Scott steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marshal.
Marshal moves out of range of the body kick from Scott.
Marshal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marshal tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marshal motions for Scott to come forward. Marshal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Scott misses.
As Scott backs away, Marshal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marshal scores with a push kick.
Scott tries to land a leg kick but Marshal saw it coming and moves away.
Marshal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Marshal throws a head kick that half lands.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshal tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott lands with a shot to the body.
Scott swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Marshal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Marshal lands with an overhand left.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marshal can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marshal checks a leg kick.
Marshal throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Marshal only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott tried to score with a low kick but Marshal checks it.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Marshal.
Scott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marshal on the side of the head.
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 Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Scott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Marshal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Marshal misses its intended target.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marshal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Marshal.
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshal connects with a jab.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scott. Scott obviously looking to wear him down.
Marshal throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
It seemed like Scott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marshal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal tries to land a body kick
and Marshal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshal takes one to the chin there.
Scott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marshal will feel that in the morning.
Marshal throws a solid leg kick but Scott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marshal.
Scott moves away from the strike by Marshal.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marshal scores with a kick to the body.
Marshal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Scott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scott throws a jab when Marshal was well out of range.
Scott feints and then cracks Marshal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshal down.
Scott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marshal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott is rocked!
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshal finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Marshal! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksei Marshal!
Aleksei Marshal retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar's entrance music is Big Pun - Brave in The Heart. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
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36
242 lbs
38 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
Turpin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
A jab from Escobar finds it's way through Turpin's defenses.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Turpin.
No joy there for Turpin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Turpin throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar connects with a jab.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turpin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover.
Turpin cracks Escobar with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turpin.
Turpin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Turpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Turpin's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Turpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turpin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
A little jabbing left from Turpin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar rushes Turpin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Turpin presses Escobar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turpin wants to stall.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Turpin on the inside.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Turpin.
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
Turpin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Turpin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turpin.
Turpin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turpin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar slips under a jab from Turpin.
Escobar misses with a left hand
and Turpin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Turpin misses its intended target.
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Escobar works on Turpin's body with a couple of short punches.
Turpin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Turpin digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Turpin swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar works Turpin's body with a nice hook.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar thumps Turpin with a low kick.
Turpin works the jab nicely.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turpin counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Turpin.
Turpin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Escobar right on the button. Escobar goes down! Turpin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Turpin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randolph Turpin!
In his post fight interview, Randolph Turpin gave a big smile as he said 'Like to thank my lord and saviour Jesus Christ, without him I am nothing.'.
In defeat, Pablo Escobar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stay classy!'.
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