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GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hifives Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hifives Ghost's chin.
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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
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Ghost connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ghost with a series of wild strikes but Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ghost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Ghost's ribs.
Ghost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghost slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ghost has managed to clinch.
Ghost keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ghost prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghost has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
Ghost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ghost scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghost lands a body punch.
Jackson tries to break free but Ghost pushes him back against the cage.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghost tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
Ghost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Ghost swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost misses with some punches.
Ghost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghost just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Ghost.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ghost lands with a right to the head.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ghost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ghost.
Ghost pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position.
Ghost throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Ghost tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghost has double underhooks.
Ghost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghost keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling him.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ghost lands with a right to the head.
Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ghost keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range.
A combination from Ghost does no damage.
Ghost ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ghost avoids them all with ease.
Ghost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghost scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well.
Ghost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost steps in with a hook that catches Jackson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ghost follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Duterte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duterte comes to the cage accompanied by im just a kid. Lance Duterte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tito Gomez's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
A head kick by Duterte misses
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duterte manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gomez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Duterte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duterte is defending well.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte lands a nice elbow.
Duterte misses with an elbow strike.
Duterte manages to break the clinch.
Duterte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Duterte tries to land a body kick
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Duterte tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gomez wants to finish this one by submission but Duterte is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gomez.
Gomez prevents Duterte from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gomez lands a heavy elbow.
Gomez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Duterte can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Duterte is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Duterte is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomez with good strikes from the mount here!
Gomez is working for a guillotine from mount but Duterte frees his head quite easily.
Duterte working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez lands a big shot there that rocks Duterte but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Duterte tries to improve his position but Gomez has taken his back! Gomez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Duterte tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gomez pushes Duterte away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tito Gomez!
Tito Gomez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Lance Duterte was interviewed post fight and said 'i cant believed this shit.,'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vic Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Mandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by George Thorogood - Bad to the Bone. Malvin Mandi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vic Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malvin Mandi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Mandi saw that one coming.
Mandi feints the counter takedown.
Stone lands a jab to the head.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Mandi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mandi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malvin Mandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mandi.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi misses with a kick to the body.
Stone throws a lazy body kick
and Mandi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Mandi from controlling successfully.
Mandi won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Mandi defends easily.
Mandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Mandi from controlling successfully.
Mandi stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Mandi defends easily.
Stone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mandi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stone.
Mandi stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandi tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vic Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malvin Mandi.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Mandi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mandi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Mandi persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandi lands the left hand.
Stone lands a front kick.
Mandi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Mandi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
Mandi blocks a head kick by Stone.
Mandi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandi blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Mandi.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandi.
Mandi shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone lands with a nice body kick.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandi moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandi moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Stone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Stone was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandi manages to avoid it.
Mandi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mandi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone looks to throw a body kick
and Mandi counters by moving into the clinch.
Stone pushes Mandi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Mandi's ribcage. Mandi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Mandi avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Mandi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandi throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandi throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Mandi has a takedown stuffed.
Stone feinted with a counter takedown.
Vic Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malvin Mandi.
Mandi has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stone.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mandi backwards.
Mandi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
Mandi leaning against his opponent.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Mandi's takedown attempt.
Mandi prevents a body shot from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mandi jumps guard but Stone stands there with Mandi around his waist. Mandi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mandi tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandi blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandi shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vic Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone throws a push kick but Mandi slaps the foot to one side.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Mandi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stone thows a leg kick but Mandi checks it
and Mandi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandi is looking to clinch.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandi sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandi gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Stone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mandi tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandi.
Mandi avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Mandi with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vic Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malvin Mandi.
Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Mandi in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Mandi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandi thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mandi has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Mandi was not able to check.
Mandi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandi moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Mandi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown. Mandi fights it but they end up in guard.
Stone trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mandi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stone has Mandi in his guard.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Mandi keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Mandi has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Mandi is keeping the position.
Vic Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malvin Mandi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stone prevents Mandi from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone controlling from the top position.
Mandi wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Mandi being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malvin Mandi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Stone!
A victorious Vic Stone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Dahlberg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeland Lillard!
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, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahlberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lillard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dahlberg.
Lillard misses with a looping right.
Dahlberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dahlberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lillard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dahlberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dahlberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lillard manages to avoid it.
Lillard digs a good hook to Dahlberg's body.
We've been told by Lillard's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillard throws the left hand but Dahlberg avoids the punch easily.
Lillard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lillard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lillard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lillard throws a body shot but no joy.
Dahlberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lillard. That did some damage!
Lillard throws a looping overhand right but Dahlberg ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dahlberg.
Lillard throws a right hand that Dahlberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Dahlberg also avoids with ease.
Lillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahlberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard scores with a jab to the body.
Dahlberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lillard blocks a leg kick.
Dahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Dahlberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Lillard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dahlberg.
Lillard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lillard misses with a straight left.
Lillard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dahlberg counters with a left and a right that stings Lillard.
Dahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Lillard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dahlberg scores with a nice head shot.
Lillard throws a lazy right hand but Dahlberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahlberg.
Lillard misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard throws a big shot that misses.
Dahlberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dahlberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lillard finds it's way round the side to connect with Dahlberg's head.
A big left from Lillard misses.
Dahlberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lillard finds it's way round the side to connect with Dahlberg's head.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut. Lillard saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg jabs at Lillard's body.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard misses with a two punch combination.
Lillard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lillard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dahlberg counters with a low kick, right behind Lillard 's knee.
A jab from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lillard misses the target.
Dahlberg throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws an overhand right that lands on Lillard's shoulder, as Lillard tries to avoid the shot.
Lillard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Lillard misses the target.
A punch combination from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dahlberg. Lillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dahlberg throws the kick towards the body but Lillard avoids it.
Lillard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dahlberg throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard is looking for a counter combo.
Lillard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dahlberg connects with a crisp jab.
Dahlberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahlberg is rocked!
Lillard looks to land a right hand but Dahlberg moved out of range.
Lillard lands a nice shot to the body.
Dahlberg slips a straight right by Lillard.
A nice side step and Dahlberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dahlberg 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 cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dahlberg. Lillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a leg kick which misses Lillard's front leg but catches the back leg as Lillard tries to avoid it.
Lillard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Lillard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is looking to clinch.
Lillard misses with an uppercut. Dahlberg saw that one coming.
Lillard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lillard throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
Lillard misses with a double jab.
Dahlberg thuds a left hand into Lillard's body.
Dahlberg avoids the body shot from Lillard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lillard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahlberg.
Lillard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lillard looks to land a body kick but Dahlberg moved away.
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 Leeland Lillard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dahlberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dahlberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lillard scores with a head kick.
Leeland Lillard is winning the standup battle so far.
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dahlberg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice jab there from Dahlberg.
Lillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahlberg throws out a counter right but Lillard avoids it with no problem.
Lillard throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lillard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lillard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dahlberg's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahlberg throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard misses with an uppercut.
Dahlberg punishes Lillard's body with a nice straight punch.
Dahlberg misses with a two punch combination.
Lillard defending well as Dahlberg loads up on a big left hand.
Lillard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lillard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lillard misses with a looping left.
Dahlberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Lillard throws a body shot but no joy.
Dahlberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dahlberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lillard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dahlberg. Dahlberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lillard throws a poor cross that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Dahlberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lillard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlberg takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Lillard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dahlberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lillard blocks a jab.
Lillard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dahlberg momentarily.
Lillard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dahlberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Lillard finish him?
Lillard throws a powerful right kick. Dahlberg tried to block low but the kick was high! Dahlberg was taken right off of his feet! Lillard jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leeland Lillard!
Leeland Lillard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruban Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruban Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer forces Kozlov back against the cage and clinches.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kozlov backwards.
Kozlov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Spencer digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank.
Kozlov being controlled against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kozlov 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.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
Kozlov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kozlov.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozlov up against the cage.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer is leaning against Kozlov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Kozlov trying to stall but Spencer improves his position.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Kozlov throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Spencer lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Kozlov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses the jab.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Mark Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Spencer digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Spencer throws out a powerful jab.
Kozlov with a poor takedown
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mark Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruban Kozlov.
Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spencer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet.
Kozlov misses with a right hand
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Spencer - just one landing.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer closes the distance and pushes Kozlov back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Kozlov pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Kozlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov takes a shot to the head.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spencer moves in looking to clinch but Kozlov pushes him off.
Spencer throws a body punch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov misses with a body punch
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov misses the body punch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spencer dips to his left and cracks Kozlov with an uppercut!
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Spencer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spencer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kozlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spencer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kozlov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spencer throws a leg kick
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spencer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
Spencer scores with a hook.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Kozlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spencer.
Kozlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Spencer darts in and clinches Kozlov up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Mark Spencer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spencer looking to slow down the pace here.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer darts in trying to clinch
and Kozlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Kozlov misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Kozlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kozlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spencer slips a straight right by Kozlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spencer scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer dominated that second round.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spencer wants to clinch.
Spencer tries to clinch up but Kozlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Spencer.
Kozlov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kozlov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov cracks Spencer with an open hand slap.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Kozlov moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kozlov throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov feints the counter takedown.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Kozlov slips a jab from Spencer.
Kozlov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlov loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozlov!
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Kozlov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spencer cracks Kozlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spencer slips a jab from Kozlov.
Nice shot lands for Spencer.
Kozlov misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Kozlov takes one to the chin there.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov 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.
Spencer works Kozlov's body with a nice hook.
Mark Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kozlov's head.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer gets caught napping as Kozlov dives in and scores a takedown. Spencer manages to retain guard.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kozlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Mark Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer!
A very excited looking Mark Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Neutron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
178 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Neutron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Wellman Iv!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neutron moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellman Iv. Neutron does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wellman Iv misses the target.
Neutron shoots and misses
and Wellman Iv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neutron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellman Iv pinned against the cage. Wellman Iv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab lands there for Neutron.
Wellman Iv connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neutron misses with a takedown
letting Wellman Iv counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Neutron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neutron tests Wellman Iv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neutron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wellman Iv throws a hook but Neutron blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neutron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wellman Iv connects with the punch.
Neutron is rocked!
Wellman Iv lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Neutron up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wellman Iv from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Neutron's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Wellman Iv!
In his post fight interview, Shane Wellman Iv started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Letang (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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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhys Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Letang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frazier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frazier has hold of one of Letang's legs. Letang is fighting the takedown attempt but Frazier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Letang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Letang pulls Frazier in to control the position.
Letang has his feet on Frazier's thighs here. He's pushed Frazier off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Frazier screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Letang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakamura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Galvao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Galvao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.
Galvao walks into a stiff left hand from Nakamura.
Galvao dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Nakamura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Nakamura wants to stand up but Galvao is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nakamura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Galvao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
Galvao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakamura walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamura moves away.
Galvao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a counter combo.
Nakamura swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao shoots and misses
and Nakamura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt - Nakamura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galvao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Nice shot lands for Galvao.
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!
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Galvao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Galvao.
Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Galvao cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Galvao's ribs.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galvao rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakamura works the jab nicely.
Galvao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galvao counters with a left and a right that stings Nakamura.
Shinya Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura jabs Galvao right on the nose. Galvao blinks but takes it well.
Galvao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao is working for a kimura but Nakamura is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakamura controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Galvao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakamura defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura pushes Galvao off and gets back to his feet.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Galvao.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Galvao defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Andre Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura leaves Galvao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Galvao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Galvao moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.
Nakamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.
Andre Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvao shoots and misses
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Nakamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakamura connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Galvao ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Galvao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Galvao misses its target.
Galvao throws an off balance right hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galvao thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Nakamura there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvao doesn't seem bothered though.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao has his takedown stuffed
and Nakamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Galvao saw it coming and moves away.
Galvao needs to keep his hands up - Nakamura had a free shot at his head there.
Galvao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galvao misses with a left hand
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galvao darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Galvao into the cage.
Nakamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura scores with a jab.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura but Nakamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Galvao darts in looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets double underhooks and turns Galvao into the cage.
Nakamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice jab there from Nakamura.
Galvao is rocked!
Nakamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvao doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Galvao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galvao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Galvao's head.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galvao was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Galvao is looking for a counter combo.
Nakamura drops Galvao with a big left hand! Galvao is injured, injured bad! Nakamura jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Nakamura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shinya Nakamura made sure he mentioned Bloodlust Horde Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Company. This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Vaziri I I I.
Payne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vaziri I I I ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaziri I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Payne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaziri I I I.
Payne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Payne.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Payne slips under a jab.
Payne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Vaziri I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaziri I I I connects with the punch.
Vaziri I I I misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaziri I I I lands a right hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne staying out of range there.
Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut
and Payne counters with a low kick, right behind Vaziri I I I 's knee.
Vaziri I I I connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands.
Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaziri I I I throws out the jab.
Vaziri I I I looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Payne lands but Vaziri I I I takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaziri I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaziri I I I slips a straight right by Payne.
Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I forces Payne back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Vaziri I I I.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
Vaziri I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook
and Payne counters with a left to the body.
Payne ducks right into an uppercut from Vaziri I I I.
Payne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot.
Vaziri I I I tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne misses with a shot to the body
and Vaziri I I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses Vaziri I I I's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid it.
Payne throws out a powerful jab.
Payne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Payne throws a leg kick which misses Vaziri I I I's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid it.
Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Vaziri I I I there.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Jab by Vaziri I I I.
Payne lands with a kick to the temple. Vaziri I I I shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaziri I I I is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vaziri I I I lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Vaziri I I I finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Vaziri I I I misses
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Vaziri I I I misses with a straight right.
Vaziri I I I connects with a looping right hand.
Vaziri I I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Vaziri I I I paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaziri I I I instigates a clinch.
Vaziri I I I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Payne.
A head punch on the inside from Vaziri I I I fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the body
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Payne strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vaziri I I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vaziri I I I scores with a shoulder strike.
Vaziri I I I keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payne wants to break free but Vaziri I I I has control.
Vaziri I I I throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Vaziri I I I on the inside.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Payne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaziri I I I tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Vaziri I I I back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands with a cross.
Payne walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaziri I I I getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vaziri I I I slips under a jab from Payne.
Vaziri I I I looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Vaziri I I I misses with a jab to the body
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch.
Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaziri I I I with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaziri I I I catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I.
Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaziri I I I keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vaziri I I I fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payne, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vaziri I I I gets through Payne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaziri I I I misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payne works on Vaziri I I I's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaziri I I I has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vaziri I I I can turn it around.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch.
Payne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaziri I I I's defenses.
Payne working hard to break the clinch.
Payne is working Vaziri I I I over against the cage.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaziri I I I swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaziri I I I blocks a head kick by Payne.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vaziri I I I finds it's way through Payne's defenses.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaziri I I I.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Vaziri I I I should have avoided that one.
Vaziri I I I closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vaziri I I I is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Payne.
Payne lands a slapping body shot.
Vaziri I I I lands a slapping body shot.
Vaziri I I I closes the distance looking to clinch
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaziri I I I dodges the punch combination from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Payne jabs Vaziri I I I to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaziri I I I is just out of range.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target.
Vaziri I I I misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne counters with a takedown into side control.
Vaziri I I I trying to remain calm as Payne controls from the top position.
Payne stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vaziri I I I fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a hook but Vaziri I I I blocks it.
Vaziri I I I looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Vaziri I I I lands with a right hand.
Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook.
Payne tries to counter by clinching up but Vaziri I I I breaks away and moves out of range.
Payne slips under a jab.
Payne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Payne thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vaziri I I I takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaziri I I I looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Vaziri I I I counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaziri I I I throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne ducks right into an uppercut from Vaziri I I I.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Vaziri I I I.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaziri I I I circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaziri I I I cracks Payne with a good jab.
Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there.
Vaziri I I I darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Vaziri I I I throws a poor cross that misses
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne takes one to the chin there.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaziri I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right.
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vaziri I I I scores with a punch to the head.
Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Vaziri I I I connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaziri I I I tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaziri I I I finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaziri I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Vaziri I I I ducks right into an uppercut from Payne.
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it.
Payne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vaziri I I I lands with a cross.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hossein Vaziri I I I.
I've got Vaziri I I I 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri I I I!
A very excited looking Hossein Vaziri I I I made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xll comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Karl Sanders - Rapture of the Empty Spaces kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ramses Xll will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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204 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payton moves to clinch but Xll breaks away
and Xll counters with a straight right hand.
Payton misses with a straight right.
Xll digs a good hook to Payton's body.
Payton rushes Xll and presses him up against the cage.
Payton jumps guard but Xll stands there with Payton around his waist. Payton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Xll.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll working hard to break the clinch.
Payton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xll just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Payton.
Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xll misses with a body punch.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xll's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton drags the fight down to the ground.
Xll throws a big right hand that misses.
Xll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xll trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
Xll told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Xll wanted to stand there but Payton had control of the position.
Xll looking to sit in guard and control but Payton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Xll has his feet on Payton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Xll swings widly with a right hand
and Payton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Xll is trying to stand up here but Payton is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xll is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xll keeps working.
Xll is trying to control but can't.
Payton is looking for a kimura here.
Xll won't allow Payton to pass to mount.
Xll is looking for a sweep. Payton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Payton wants to pass the guard but Xll is defending well.
Xll is trying to stand.
Payton is trying to control. Xll wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xll is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Xll defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Xll is defending well.
Payton prevents Xll from improving his position.
Payton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Payton is looking to stall here but Xll recovers full guard.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xll looking for a sweep. Not yet Xll, not yet.
Xll wants to improve his position but instead Payton has moved into half guard.
Payton is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Payton uses his free foot to push down on Xll's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xll.
Payton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll wants to hold on but Payton pushes him away.
Payton fails to advance to Xll's back.
Payton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xll is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action.
Payton is really struggling to control Xll but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xll is surviving well by controlling Payton's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that round.
That's time! Payton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payton avoids the body shot from Xll.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xll throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xll lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xll misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Xll throws a right and a left that Payton avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Payton - just one landing.
Payton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Xll keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Xll - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payton on the side of the head.
Xll defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
Payton walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Payton works Xll's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payton. That's going to slow Xll down.
Xll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payton throws a leg kick
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch but Xll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xll fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll throws a leg kick that misses.
Payton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xll takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Xll catches Payton right on the button with a cross.
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!
Xll moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Payton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton is rocked!
Xll gets caught napping as Payton dives in and scores a takedown. Xll manages to retain guard.
Oh Payton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xll's guard.
Xll is looking to escape.
Xll landing strikes from the bottom.
Xll keeping control of the position.
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xll has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payton is looking to advance position but Xll won't allow it.
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.
Payton prevents Xll from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton is keen to just control but Xll is a slippery customer.
Payton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Xll is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Xll defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Payton in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xll - that will leave a mark!
Xll lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payton instigates a clinch.
Xll lands with a light punch inside.
Xll manages to break the clinch.
Payton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xll lands a high kick!
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Xll circles away.
Xll throws out a counter right but Payton avoids it with no problem.
Xll cracks the inside of Payton's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll is pawing at Payton, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Payton's nose. Payton is badly hurt! Xll pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Payton tries desperately to hold on but Xll is relentless in his assault! As Payton receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Xll away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll!
Ramses Xll 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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