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GKNY 99 - Bilous vs Tahere PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reading (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Augie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Augie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Reading!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Augie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reading is keeping the position for now.
Reading seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reading looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augie is one step ahead there.
Reading not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reading has control of Augie's left arm, preventing Augie from doing any damage.
Reading keeping full guard, as Augie tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reading is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Augie in particular looking to stall.
Augie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Augie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Reading to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reading has Augie pulled in close to control his posture.
Reading can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Augie controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reading is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reading has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reading stopping the sweep attempt from Augie.
Reading wants to control from the top but Augie keeps moving.
Reading engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reading is one step ahead there.
Reading stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reading not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Augie 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reading looks to throw the jab but Augie is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Augie looks to land a right hand but Reading moved out of range.
Reading is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Augie defending well as Reading loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Reading.
Reading drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Reading throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reading sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reading seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Augie just misses with a punch to the body.
Augie avoids the head kick by Reading.
Reading drops his hands momentarily and Augie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Augie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reading jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reading bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Augie's head backwards.
Reading takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reading.
Augie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reading.
Augie misses with a straight right.
Augie fails with the takedown
and Reading counters with a head kick.
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 Jay Reading will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Augie misses.
Nice shot lands for Augie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Augie.
Reading slips under a jab from Augie.
Augie missing with a left hand there. Reading was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reading seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Augie misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Reading on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reading slips a straight right by Augie.
Augie throws a hook but Reading avoids it easily.
Reading scores with a spinning back kick!
Augie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Reading as Augie shoots in.
Reading swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reading.
Augie shoots in for a takedown but Reading shows good takedown defense.
Jay Reading has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.
Augie throws a looping overhand right but Reading ducks down to avoid it.
Reading tries to bum rush Augie with a series of wild strikes but Augie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DJ Augie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reading misses the shot to the body.
Reading tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augie is able to avoid easily.
Augie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay Reading is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reading closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reading misses with a hook from the clinch.
Augie throws a punch but it's blocked by Reading.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Augie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reading backwards.
Augie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Augie trying to control the position but instead, Reading has worked for underhooks and has pushed Augie into the cage.
Reading misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reading misses with a body punch.
Augie misses with a body punch.
Augie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Augie misses with a punch on the inside.
Augie has Reading pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reading lands with a light punch inside.
Augie throws a head punch that misses.
Augie throws a punch but it's blocked by Reading.
Reading misses with the head strike.
Reading tries to land knees in the clinch but Augie avoids the damage to the body.
Reading trying to land knees to the body.
Reading throws a head punch that misses.
Augie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reading as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Augie on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reading tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Augie stalling in the clinch but Reading improves position.
Reading misses with some punches.
Reading misses with a body punch.
Reading stalling.
Augie dodges an elbow strike from Reading.
Reading can't find room to land a body shot as Augie controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Reading.
Reading tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augie's elbow.
Reading misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augie.
Reading throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reading misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Augie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reading doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Augie misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Augie.
Nice body punch from Augie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reading taking a breather.
Augie blocks a body shot from Reading.
Augie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reading taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augie blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Reading.
Reading lands a hook that snaps the head of Augie backwards.
Augie breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Augie there.
Augie misses with a takedown attempt - Reading sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reading misses with a head kick.
Augie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reading sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Augie looks to land a right hand but Reading moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Augie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reading was well out of range. Poor timing from Augie.
Augie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reading fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augie manages to avoid it.
Reading misses with a low kick.
Augie throws a lazy right hand but Reading sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augie misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Augie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jay Reading will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Augie fails with a takedown attempt.
Reading throws a jab but it's blocked by Augie.
The crowd cheers as Reading lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augie doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
The fighters circling - Augie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reading throws a jab but it's blocked by Augie.
Augie misses with a wild body shot.
Augie scores with a hook.
Augie throws an overhand right that lands on Reading's shoulder, as Reading tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Augie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Augie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reading looks to land a right hand but Augie moved out of range.
Augie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augie misses with a looping right.
Augie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augie misses with a right hand
and Reading counters with a one-two to the body.
Reading walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reading throws a quick inside leg kick.
Augie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good shot there by Augie.
A bone on bone clash there as Augie blocks the leg kick.
Reading is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Augie shoots in and drives through. Reading sprawls well.
Augie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reading but Reading pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jay Reading has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.
Reading defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augie.
Donk. Reading catches Augie right on the button with a cross.
Augie slips under a jab.
Donk. Augie catches Reading right on the button with a cross.
Reading misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Augie looks to throw the jab but Reading is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Reading.
Reading throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reading throwing a counter right hand but Augie manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Readings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Augie.
Augie trying to control the position but Reading is working away.
Reading being controlled for a moment.
Augie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reading keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reading is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Augie seems to be looking for submissions.
Reading trying to control here.
Augie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Augie prevents Reading from improving his position.
Augie trying to pass the guard but Reading defending well.
Reading is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Augie is looking for submissions but instead, Reading has regained full guard.
Reading has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jay Reading is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Augie tries to free his leg and advance position but Reading is retaining full guard.
Reading tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augie trying to control the position from guard on top but Reading is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DJ Augie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reading tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Augie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Augie.
I think Reading has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DJ Augie!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Augie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgi Stanev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanev has chosen Shinedown - Cut the Cord as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malakai Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georgi Stanev!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stanev, right into the meat.
Stanev blocks a head kick by Rex.
Stanev shoots in and gets a takedown into Rex's guard.
Rex has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rex wants to get back to his feet but Stanev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stanev stands up from Rex's guard - Stanev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rex misses with a series of wild punches.
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanev is just out of range.
Rex misses the jab.
Rex walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stanev.
Stanev tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stanev is in Rex's guard.
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!
Stanev stands and steps away. Rex gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stanev shoots in looking for a takedown but Rex manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stanev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rex!
Rex throws a leg kick but Stanev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rex rushes Stanev and presses him up against the cage.
Stanev is trying to drag Rex to the mat but Rex just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stanev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex clobbers Stanev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rex tries to avoid it but Stanev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rex to the ground. Rex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malakai Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Stanev.
Rex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rex throws a head kick that misses.
Stanev misses with a head kick.
Rex punishes Stanev's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanev misses with a head kick.
Rex blocks a head kick by Stanev.
Sloppy strikes from Rex. Those never looked like landing.
Malakai Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanev avoids the head kick by Rex.
Stanev looking to score a takedown here. Rex is defending well but Stanev drives through and ends up in Rex's guard.
Rex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stanev is controlling him.
Stanev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stanev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rex circles away.
Rex is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanev in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanev was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Stanev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex sprawls well. He's pushed Stanev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rex throws a head kick that Stanev semi-blocks.
Rex misses with a head kick.
Stanev looks to land a body kick but Rex moved away.
Rex is looking to clinch.
Rex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rex looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rex lands a nice shot that snaps Stanev's head back.
Rex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stanev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stanev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rex throws a head kick but Stanev moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Rex avoids the head kick by Stanev.
Stanev drives through with a takedown into Rex's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rex manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stanev has picked Rex up - he's going for a ride! Stanev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rex manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stanev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanev dodges an elbow strike from Rex.
Stanev gets control of Rex's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stanev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stanev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rex looks for the body kick but Stanev saw that one coming.
Stanev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rex's half guard.
Rex is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanev decides to return to a standing position.
Georgi Stanev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanev throws a sloppy head kick and Rex moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex sprawls well. He's pushed Stanev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rex tries a head kick but it misses.
Rex throws a head kick but Stanev moves out of range.
Rex takes the fight into the clinch.
Stanev prevents a body shot from Rex.
Stanev manages to break the clinch.
Stanev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stanev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rex.
Stanev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rex napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stanev decides to stand back up. Stanev steps back and let's Rex get back to his feet.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rex throws a head kick but Stanev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rex misses with a straight left.
Rex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanev.
Stanev closes the distance and clinches up with Rex, looking for a takedown. Stanev pushes Rex against the cage but Rex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Rex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rex tries a head kick but it misses.
Malakai Rex is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rex is looking to counter with head kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rex checks a leg kick.
Rex is looking for a counter combo.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanev swats away the attempt to clinch by Rex.
A head kick by Stanev misses
and Rex counters with a one-two to the body.
Stanev shoots in and bounces Rex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stanev is controlling him.
Stanev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex lands a head kick. Stanev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rex throws a low kick, looking for Stanev's leg but Stanev calmly moves out of range.
Stanev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rex is fending him off so far but Stanev persists. Nope, Rex circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rex circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanev stands up and beckons Rex to join him on the feet.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Stanev moves away and avoids it.
Rex slaps away a takedown attempt from Stanev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malakai Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgi Stanev.
Stanev fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanev swats away the attempt to clinch by Rex.
Stanev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stanev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stanev stands and steps away. Rex gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malakai Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanev fails to land the takedown.
Stanev is breathing heavily.
Stanev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stanev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanev flicks out a counter leg kick but Rex steps away.
Stanev throws a sloppy head kick and Rex moves out of range easily.
Rex throws a sloppy head kick and Stanev moves out of range easily.
Stanev defending well as Rex loads up on a big left hand.
And Stanev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rex pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rex misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanev darts in looking for a takedown but Rex gets double underhooks and turns Stanev into the cage.
Stanev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stanev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rex as he avoids it easily.
Stanev shoots for a takedown but Rex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rex is looking to clinch but Stanev is avoiding it.
Stanev dives in for a single leg takedown but Rex sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rex with a nice cross.
Stanev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rex thuds his right hand into Stanev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stanev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanev tries for a takedown but Rex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stanev misses with a takedown
and Rex counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooh!!! Rex has knocked Stanev down with a huge combo! Rex steps away and waves a wobbly Stanev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stanev is rocked!
It looks like Georgi Stanev has been cut.
Stanev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rex gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malakai Rex!
Malakai Rex very nearly forgot to thank St.Petes Health and Nutrition 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprint Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sprint Asap enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprint Asap!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Asap misses.
Houston lands a jab to the head.
Asap throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a body punch but Asap moves out of range.
Asap misses with a two punch combination.
Houston throws a wild body kick that Asap sees coming a mile off.
Houston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Asap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Houston. That snapped Asap's head back.
Asap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asap checks a leg kick nicely.
Sprint Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asap moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Houston throws a series of punches but Asap moves out of range.
Asap forces Houston back against the cage and clinches.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Asap has the dominant position.
Asap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asap in his tracks.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Houston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Houston digs a good body shot into Asap's ribs.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asap wants to counter the offense by Houston and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as Houston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asap throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston scores with a three punch combo!
Asap shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Asap is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Asap square on the jaw! Damn, Asap is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Houston!
An out of breath Max Houston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Abalajon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Mundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mundi has chosen Swallow The Sun - Hold This Woe as his entrance music. George Abalajon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Abalajon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Mundi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Abalajon swings for the body but Mundi moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abalajon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mundi manages to avoid it.
Abalajon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mundi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abalajon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mundi as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abalajon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abalajon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mundi is trying to escape the position but Abalajon is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundi is trying to control Abalajon's posture but Abalajon avoids it.
Abalajon decides to stand back up. Abalajon steps back and let's Mundi get back to his feet.
Abalajon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mundi.
Abalajon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Mundi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abalajon misses with a body shot
enabling Mundi to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like George Abalajon has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abalajon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mundi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abalajon misses with a jab to the body
and Mundi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abalajon misses with a body punch
and Mundi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abalajon! Mundi lets Abalajon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Abalajon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abalajon looks to land a left hand but Mundi moved out of range nicely.
Mundi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abalajon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abalajon loads up on a big right hand but Mundi slips the punch.
Mundi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 George Abalajon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abalajon tries for a takedown but Mundi circles away easily
and Mundi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mundi working aggressively here.
I was talking to Abalajon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Abalajon is looking to control Mundi's arms but Mundi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abalajon has his back to the cage.
Mundi throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi lands a hook that snaps the head of Abalajon backwards.
Mundi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mundi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mundi tries to throw a body punch but Abalajon avoids it by throwing Mundi back against the cage.
Abalajon stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abalajon blocking some punches.
Abalajon effectively controlling the action here.
Mundi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Mundi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abalajon backwards.
George Abalajon's cut is getting worse.
Mundi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abalajon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mundi can turn it around.
Mundi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abalajon's elbow.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abalajon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mundi misses with the head strike.
Abalajon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mundi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abalajon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Abalajon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi can't find room to land a body shot as Abalajon controls the action.
Mundi lands an uppercut.
Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Abalajon.
Mundi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abalajon's elbow.
Abalajon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mundi misses with the head strike.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Mundi misses with a body punch.
Abalajon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mundi misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abalajon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mundi up against the cage.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abalajon trying to stall but Mundi improves his position.
Mundi working aggressively here.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abalajon blocks an uppercut.
Mundi tries to work over Abalajon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four 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.
Abalajon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Abalajon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abalajon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mundi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mundi.
Mundi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mundi works on Abalajon's body with a couple of short punches.
Mundi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abalajon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mundi lands a left hand.
George Abalajon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mundi tries a body shot but Abalajon blocks it.
Mundi working aggressively here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Mundi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Abalajon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Abalajon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abalajon throws a head kick that misses.
Abalajon throws a right hand that misses
and Mundi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mundi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abalajon blocks an uppercut.
Mundi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mundi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon Mundi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abalajon just leaning against Mundi, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mundi lands with a light punch inside.
Abalajon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mundi misses with a body punch.
Abalajon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mundi has him pressed against the cage.
Mundi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mundi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeez, George Abalajon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mundi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mundi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mundi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abalajon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abalajon.
Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Abalajon.
Mundi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mundi can't find room to land a body shot as Abalajon controls the action.
Abalajon prevents a body shot from Mundi.
Abalajon working hard to break the clinch.
Mundi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abalajon trying to control the position but instead, Mundi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abalajon into the cage.
Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Abalajon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abalajon trying to stall but Mundi improves his position.
Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Abalajon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mundi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mundi misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abalajon blocking some punches.
Abalajon blocking some punches.
Mundi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abalajon.
Mundi throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mundi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Mundi.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Abalajon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gordon Mundi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hifives Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hifives Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghost.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Ghost checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ghost checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Spencer.
Ghost throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been hearing reports that Ghost has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ghost walks into a left hand.
Spencer throws a leg kick
and Ghost counters with a single leg into guard. Spencer didn't expect that.
Ghost stays in close to Spencer's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ghost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghost distracts Spencer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ghost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer controlling the position.
Ghost landing with the ground and pound.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghost is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spencer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost throws a body kick that misses.
Ghost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spencer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghost's head backwards.
Spencer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ghost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from Spencer misses.
A leg kick checked by Ghost.
Ghost wants to clinch.
Spencer connects with a jab.
Spencer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost motions for Spencer to come forward. Ghost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Spencer.
Spencer wants to land a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
Ghost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Spencer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghost steps away.
Spencer thumps Ghost with a low kick.
Ghost misses with a hook.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghost is just out of range.
Ghost misses with a body shot.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
Spencer tries to work over Ghost's front leg with a kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer looks for the body kick but Ghost saw that one coming.
Spencer slips a straight right by Ghost.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Spencer will probably get the nod.
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.
Ghost avoids the head kick by Spencer.
Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spencer.
Spencer is looking to slow Ghost down with leg kicks.
A big left from Ghost misses.
Spencer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spencer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spencer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ghost avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghost misses the target.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Ghost throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer tries a quick counter leg kick but Ghost is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spencer, right into the meat.
Ghost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer checks a leg kick.
Spencer scores with a leg kick.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Ghost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Spencer wants to slow Ghost down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spencer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghost. That did some damage!
Spencer swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Ghost down.
Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
Ghost throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Spencer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost misses with a looping right.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghost misses the jab.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Spencer.
Ghost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spencer.
Ghost fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spencer checks it well.
Jab from Spencer.
Ghost checks a low kick from Spencer.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spencer throws a low kick but Ghost avoids it.
Mark Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spencer checks a leg kick.
Spencer defending well as Ghost loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost has Spencer up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Ghost tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Spencer.
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Ghost misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ghost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer misses with a kick to the body.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spencer lands a leg kick that knocks Ghost off balance momentarily.
Spencer is looking to slow Ghost down with leg kicks.
Ghost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spencer misses with a kick to the body.
Spencer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ghost.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ghost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ghost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spencer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spencer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spencer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
Spencer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
Spencer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost tries a low kick but Spencer avoids it.
Ghost tries to score with a low kick but Spencer moves his leg out of the way.
Ghost scores with a nice head shot.
Ghost throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Spencer throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.
Spencer thuds his shin into the meat of Ghost's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spencer. That one must have hurt.
Ghost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Ghost throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghost looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Ghost tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghost throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer tries a quick counter leg kick but Ghost is wise to it.
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
Ghost lands with a hook. Spencer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghost gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghost throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Ghost moved away.
Ghost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Ghost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer is looking to chop away at Ghost's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Spencer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hifives Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghost misses with a hook.
Ghost checks a low kick from Spencer.
Ghost has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spencer.
Ghost throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spencer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spencer tries to land a leg kick but Ghost saw it coming and moves away.
Ghost shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spencer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Ghost swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
A jab from Ghost misses.
Spencer wants to land a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
Ghost loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Spencer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ghost drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ghost is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghost controls the pace.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hifives Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghost is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghost working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Spencer.
I've got Spencer 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer!
An out of breath Mark Spencer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Country Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaseen Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaseen Kruger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Country Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaseen Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaseen Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Grace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruger throws a hook but Grace avoids it easily.
Grace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center� in the buildup to the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kruger as Grace shoots in.
Kruger swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Kruger with a hook.
Grace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruger won't allow Grace to pass to mount.
Grace trying to control from half guard but Kruger is working away.
Kruger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grace throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace wants to pass the guard but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger wants to control but Grace is keeping busy.
Grace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kruger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruger.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger working a defensive guard here.
Grace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grace closes the distance and clinches up with Kruger, looking for a takedown. Grace pushes Kruger against the cage but Kruger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Grace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kruger wriggles free and stands up.
Kruger lands with an uppercut that bounces Grace off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Country Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger throws a hook but Grace avoids it easily.
Grace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Grace is now in Kruger's guard.
Grace is in close to Kruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grace wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruger some visible discomfort.
Grace controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaseen Kruger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grace walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.
Kruger lands a jab to the head.
Grace darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Grace into the cage.
Kruger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kruger's guard.
Kruger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grace dives into side control.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grace landing a few strikes.
Country Grace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Grace is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grace 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.
Kruger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grace is trying to control here but Kruger has managed to regain half guard.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Grace decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looks to throw the jab but Grace is out of range.
Grace tries to counter with a takedown but Kruger is quick to defend against it.
Grace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruger finds it's way round the side to connect with Grace's head.
Kruger misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Grace is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruger.
Grace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruger sprawls well initially but Grace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grace trying to pass the guard but Kruger defending well.
Kruger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grace performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace trying to control the position but Kruger is working away.
Grace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grace sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kruger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Grace is working Kruger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grace creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kruger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger tries to bench press Grace off him but Grace keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grace scores with a couple of short elbows.
Grace throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grace trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grace connects with a decent elbow.
Grace throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruger's head but Kruger avoids it well.
Grace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Country Grace dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grace darts in looking for a takedown but Kruger gets double underhooks and turns Grace into the cage.
Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grace throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger throws a body punch but Grace moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grace.
Grace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Grace.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Kruger throws a right hand that Grace ducks under and follows up with a left that Grace also avoids with ease.
Grace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Country Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace shoots in and drives through. Kruger sprawls well.
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grace.
Kruger punishes Grace's body with a nice straight punch.
Grace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kruger is trying to defend but Grace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruger is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to control but Grace is keeping busy.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
Grace is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruger is concentrating on defense, preventing Grace from advancing position.
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grace controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Grace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Grace shoots in but Kruger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grace is defended easily by Kruger.
Grace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grace shoots in for a double leg but Kruger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a body punch but Grace moves out of range.
Grace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruger misses with a left hand
and Grace counters with a shoot takedown. Kruger fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruger wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Grace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kruger sprawls well. Kruger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grace gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruger to the mat! Kruger manages to get full guard.
Kruger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grace is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grace jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger stands up from Grace's guard - Kruger perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaseen Kruger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruger 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaseen Kruger!
During a confident post fight interview, Yaseen Kruger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rinat Crocodilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome Daniels acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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201 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rinat Crocodilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocodilov moves away.
It looked like Crocodilov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Crocodilov. That snapped Daniels's head back.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crocodilov.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crocodilov misses with a combination
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Crocodilov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crocodilov takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Crocodilov checks it.
Crocodilov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Crocodilov's head but Crocodilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crocodilov counters with a straight right hand.
Crocodilov lands a jab to the nose.
Daniels is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocodilov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Daniels's head, knocking him out cold! Crocodilov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rinat Crocodilov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Easton Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peaky Blinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blinder has chosen Dave not Dave - Cold blood as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Easton Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peaky Blinder!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blinder throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Blinder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blinder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Blinder.
A big right from Brooks misses.
Blinder throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Blinder defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Brooks blocks the low kick.
Blinder lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blinder.
Brooks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Blinder moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Blinder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blinder 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.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Blinder moved out of range.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Blinder throws a wild body kick that Brooks sees coming a mile off.
Blinder throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinder moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Blinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Blinder. Those never looked like landing.
Blinder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Brooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blinder's hands.
Brooks throws a jab when Blinder was well out of range.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Blinder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Blinder misses with a wild combination.
Blinder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brooks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brooks lands a glancing blow to the side of Blinder's head.
A punch combination from Blinder misses.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Blinder throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blinder tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks cracks Blinder with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blinder ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Blinder scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Blinder misses with a body kick.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Blinder is out of range.
Brooks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blinder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks throws a hook but Blinder avoids it easily.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Blinder moved out of range nicely.
Easton Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Blinder's shoulder, as Blinder tries to avoid the shot.
Blinder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blinder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Blinder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Blinder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brooks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brooks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Blinder presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Blinder has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks jumps guard and drags Blinder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Blinder from controlling successfully.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Blinder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blinder on the ground.
Blinder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blinder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
Blinder lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Brooks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blinder takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Blinder throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks lands a head shot.
Blinder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Blinder.
Blinder throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blinder wants to counter with a clinch but Brooks pushes him away.
Easton Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Blinder saw that one coming.
Blinder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blinder lands with a shot to the body.
Brooks misses with a looping left.
Blinder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brooks finds it's way round the side to connect with Blinder's head.
Brooks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brooks throws a hook but Blinder blocks it.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Blinder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blinder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Blinder tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Blinder working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Blinder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blinder misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Blinder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blinder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Blinder keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Blinder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 Easton Brooks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blinder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooks doesn't seem bothered though.
Blinder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Blinder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brooks's head.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Blinder moved out of range.
Blinder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks looks up at the clock. Bad move! Blinder lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brooks. Blinder pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peaky Blinder!
Peaky Blinder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahere avoids the body shot from Bilous.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tahere, as that shot connected.
Bilous throws a hook but Tahere avoids it easily.
A combination from Tahere does no damage.
A slow jab from Bilous misses its intended target.
Tahere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bilous swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tahere takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tahere moves away from the strike by Bilous.
Tahere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tahere looks to score with a jab to the body but Bilous is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tahere misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Bilous has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous checks a leg kick.
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Bilous moved out of range nicely.
Bilous drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tahere sprawls and moves away.
Bilous throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tahere was covering up waiting for the punch and Bilous finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bilous is looking to work some ground and pound but Tahere has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahere wants to stand and escape but Bilous is having none of it.
Tahere keeping full guard, as Bilous tries to pass.
Bilous trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Bilous landing with the ground and pound.
Bilous passes Tahere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tahere can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bilous missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous wants to free his trapped foot but Tahere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tahere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tahere pushes Bilous off looking to stand but Bilous dives back in and keeps control.
Bilous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bilous is looking to take a break and control but Tahere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bilous is just content to waste time from the top position. Tahere takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bilous is looking to work some ground and pound but Tahere has wrist control.
Tahere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous stops Tahere from standing up.
Bilous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bilous has gone for a leg lock! Tahere slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bilous's guard.
Tahere preventing the sweep.
Tahere wanted to stand there but Bilous had control of the position.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tahere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tahere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tahere is aware though and is defending well.
Bilous has Tahere pulled in close to control his posture.
Bilous has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tahere has passed into side control.
Bilous gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilous is trying to control but can't.
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 Pavlo Bilous will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from Tahere.
Bilous throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahere misses with an uppercut. Bilous saw that one coming.
Tahere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Tahere. No joy for Bilous on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Tahere.
Tahere lands a nice looking body shot.
Tahere connects with a crisp jab.
Bilous takes one to the chin there.
Tahere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tahere lands a head shot.
Tahere moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tahere misses.
Bilous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bilous shoots in and bounces Tahere off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bilous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilous with a nice head shot there.
Bilous stops Tahere from standing up.
Bilous throwing strikes from guard but Tahere blocks nicely.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Bilous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bilous throwing strikes but missing.
Bilous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bilous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bilous throwing strikes from guard but Tahere blocks nicely.
Bilous connects with a couple of short punches.
Bilous trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bilous with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tahere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilous.
Tahere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bilous wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous trying to control the position from guard on top but Tahere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bilous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bilous.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bilous or perhaps it was just good defense by Tahere, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
Bilous shoots in for a double leg but Tahere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tahere feints a counter leg kick.
Bilous throws a shot from downtown. Tahere moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Tahere misses its intended target.
Tahere might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bilous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bilous there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bilous moves away from the strike by Tahere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous staying out of range there.
Tahere lunges at Bilous with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bilous's hand.
Bilous on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Tahere misses.
Tahere misses with an uppercut.
Bilous slips under a jab from Tahere.
A jab from Bilous misses.
Bilous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tahere avoids it really well and circles away.
Bilous slips a jab from Tahere.
A punch combination from Tahere misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bilous looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tahere pushes Bilous off looking to stand but Bilous dives back in and keeps control.
Bilous is looking to stall here but Tahere recovers full guard.
Bilous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tahere's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tahere regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bilous.
Bilous 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.
Bilous with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bilous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tahere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bilous throws a big elbow that misses.
Tahere preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilous is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tahere is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tahere has escaped and now he's on top!
Bilous has his foot on Tahere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tahere works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous controls Tahere momentarily but Tahere frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous has his foot on Tahere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tahere works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous managing to control the position.
Tahere postures up.
Tahere wants to stand but Bilous has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bilous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tahere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tahere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bilous. That's going to slow Tahere down.
Bilous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tahere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bilous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tahere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tahere keeps the fight on the outside.
Bilous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous misses with a low kick.
Bilous blocks a head kick by Tahere.
Bilous slips under a jab from Tahere.
A jab from Tahere does it's job there.
Bilous throws a right and a left that Tahere avoids nicely.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bilous fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahere lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahere lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Tahere as Bilous shoots in.
Bilous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tahere missing with a left hand there. Bilous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Bilous's shoulder, as Bilous tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyllz Tahere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tahere 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!
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