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DUEL#25 Silver vs Summers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Know Wrestling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by O Palmeiras - just one landing.
Wrestling drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Palmeiras wants to sweep here but Wrestling controlling him for the moment.
O Palmeiras wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Palmeiras had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrestling defends it easily.
Wrestling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Palmeiras on the ground.
Wrestling postures up.
Wrestling being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling cracks O Palmeiras with a solid left hand.
Wrestling stands up over O Palmeiras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wrestling cracks O Palmeiras with a solid left hand.
O Palmeiras is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Palmeiras wriggles free and stands up.
Wrestling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Wrestling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wrestling changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Palmeiras drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wrestling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Palmeiras is controlling him.
Wrestling has O Palmeiras pulled in close to control his posture.
O Palmeiras scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wrestling striking off his back but it's not causing O Palmeiras any problems.
Wrestling pulls O Palmeiras in close to prevent any damage.
Wrestling trying to keep a closed guard but O Palmeiras is proving a slippery customer.
Wrestling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Palmeiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Palmeiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wrestling wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling digs a good body shot into O Palmeiras's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrestling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Palmeiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Wrestling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Palmeiras.
Wrestling scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestling feints and as O Palmeiras raises his hands in defense, Wrestling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Palmeiras has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wrestling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wrestling takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Palmeiras throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wrestling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling stands up from half guard.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Wrestling tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
I Know Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch
and Wrestling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for O Palmeiras. That snapped Wrestling's head back.
O Palmeiras shoots for a takedown but Wrestling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wrestling is looking to counter punch.
Wrestling feints and as O Palmeiras raises his hands in defense, Wrestling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Palmeiras pushes Wrestling off and gets back to his feet.
O Palmeiras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling avoids it really well and circles away.
O Palmeiras clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wrestling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Palmeiras fails with the takedown
and Wrestling counters with a nice body shot.
Wrestling drives through with a takedown into O Palmeiras's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
O Palmeiras is trying to keep Wrestling in close.
O Palmeiras manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wrestling looking for a takedown.
O Palmeiras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Palmeiras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wrestling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wrestling throws a body shot but no joy.
O Palmeiras misses with a takedown attempt - Wrestling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
I Know Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wrestling's guard.
O Palmeiras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Palmeiras wants to control from the top but Wrestling keeps moving.
Wrestling scrambles and gets back to his feet.
O Palmeiras gets caught napping as Wrestling dives in and scores a takedown. O Palmeiras manages to retain guard.
O Palmeiras pushes Wrestling off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a double leg but Wrestling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Palmeiras shoots in but no luck this time.
Wrestling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wrestling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling looks to score with a jab to the body but O Palmeiras is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrestling. O Palmeiras does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Palmeiras is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
O Palmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Wrestling sprawls well. He's pushed O Palmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrestling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Palmeiras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrestling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Palmeiras or perhaps it was just good defense by Wrestling, which made it look bad.
O Palmeiras shoots in looking for a takedown. Wrestling tries to sprawl out of it but O Palmeiras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wrestling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Palmeiras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wrestling changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wrestling looking to score a takedown here. O Palmeiras is defending well but Wrestling drives through and ends up in O Palmeiras's guard.
Wrestling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Palmeiras's head.
O Palmeiras is trying to keep Wrestling in close.
Wrestling stands up and waves to O Palmeiras to follow him.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrestling scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrestling misses the target.
O Palmeiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wrestling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Palmeiras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrestling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Palmeiras is breathing heavily.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch but Wrestling moves out of range.
Wrestling half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Palmeiras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrestling swivels and escapes.
Wrestling lands with a cross.
Wrestling lands a glancing blow to the side of O Palmeiras's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Know Wrestling dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
O Palmeiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras fails with the takedown
and Wrestling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wrestling scores with a hook.
O Palmeiras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrestling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Know Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Palmeiras wants to clinch up but Wrestling keeps it at a distance.
Wrestling changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Palmeiras shoots for a takedown but Wrestling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wrestling cracks a nice hook into O Palmeiras's ribs.
O Palmeiras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wrestling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Palmeiras was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Palmeiras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Palmeiras shoots in and drives through. Wrestling sprawls well.
Wrestling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras has his takedown stuffed
and Wrestling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wrestling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wrestling decides to stand and escape the position.
Wrestling cracks O Palmeiras with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling with a nice cross.
O Palmeiras misses with a takedown attempt - Wrestling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Palmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrestling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrestling cracks O Palmeiras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Palmeiras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Wrestling misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Palmeiras wants to clinch
and Wrestling counters with a shoot takedown. O Palmeiras fights it but they end up in guard.
O Palmeiras scrambles and gets back to his feet.
O Palmeiras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Palmeiras feints the counter takedown.
O Palmeiras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Wrestling misses its target.
Wrestling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrestling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Palmeiras!
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!
Wrestling connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused O Palmeiras some visible discomfort.
O Palmeiras is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Palmeiras manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
O Palmeiras is trying to stand up here but Wrestling is controlling him well.
O Palmeiras trying to control here.
Wrestling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Palmeiras can do to turn this around?
Wrestling trying to control the action but O Palmeiras is working from the bottom.
Wrestling drops an elbow to the side of O Palmeiras's head.
Wrestling working O Palmeiras over with strikes.
Wrestling wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I Know Wrestling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wrestling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Know Wrestling!
A victorious I Know Wrestling 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coal Chamber - Burgundy. This should be fireworks!
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179 lbs
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kessler in his tracks.
Harris thows a leg kick but Kessler checks it
and Kessler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harris prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Kessler misses with a wild combination.
Kessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kessler is keeping busy.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Kessler moves into the clinch.
Kessler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kessler misses with some punches.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler working aggressively here.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Kessler moves his leg out of the way.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Kessler tries to land a body kick
and Harris counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kessler down! Harris is looking to finish but Kessler is intelligently defending himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kessler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kessler moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Kessler tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Kessler tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Kessler lands a right hook to the body.
Kessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kessler tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Conor Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Kessler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kessler checks a leg kick.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessler.
Harris with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler tries to clinch there but Harris circles 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 Conor Harris will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut there from Kessler.
Harris lunges at Kessler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kessler's hand.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris sets himself, and Kessler steps forward looking for the clinch! Harris avoids it this time.
Conor Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Kessler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kessler's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Harris dives in looking to finish as Kessler flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Harris's strikes! Harris is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kessler's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kessler was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Head Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Wildboy as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Scott does it's job there.
Coach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coach has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Coach has double underhooks.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott tries to circle away but Coach has him pinned against the cage.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Coach has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Coach.
Coach lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach landing knees to the body.
Scott looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Coach.
Coach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Coach turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scott managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coach.
Coach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coach tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
Coach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coach is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coach controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Coach drags him back down.
Coach is putting a hurting on Scott here, landing some big shots from side control.
Coach remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is letting Coach control him for a moment.
Coach seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Scott is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Coach counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coach throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coach is in Scott's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coach is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coach throws a big elbow that misses.
Coach trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Coach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
Coach passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scott!
Scott squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Coach there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coach scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Maximus Scott's cut even more.
Coach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coach scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Coach connects with a nice looking jab.
Coach lands a jab to the head.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Coach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Coach counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scott's knee momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coach - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Coach pushes him off.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Coach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coach has managed to clinch.
Coach tries a knee to the head but Scott blocks it.
Coach lands a damaging elbow.
Scott stalling.
Coach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coach pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coach just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Coach's head.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Coach won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Coach has him pressed against the cage.
Coach lands a shoulder strike.
The cut above Maximus Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coach presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Coach prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Coach.
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!
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Coach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coach landing knees to the body.
Coach cracks Scott with a nice body shot.
Coach has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scott regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Coach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coach keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott trying to control the position.
Coach pushing down on Scott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coach keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coach moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coach throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coach controlling from mount.
Head Coach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coach landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coach lands a big elbow.
Coach content just to control the position here.
Coach looking for a guillotine from mount but Scott is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
That's time! Coach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott misses with a hook.
Coach drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott bucks up and tries to throw Coach off but instead Coach has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott covering up well and avoiding damage.
Scott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Coach controlling the positon.
Scott prevents Coach from getting a body triangle.
Coach biding his time, controlling Scott.
Coach throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
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.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Coach is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Coach let's go of the attempt for now.
Coach working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Coach has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Scott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The referee is taking a good look at Scott as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Coach!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach tightening his grip on Scott, looking for the choke.
Coach working for a choke but Scott is defending well.
Coach patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Maximus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coach lands a shot to the body.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Coach is persistently looking for the submission but Scott is defending it well.
Coach tries to get the hooks in deep but Scott pushed the leg off.
Head Coach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Coach loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Scott hold on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coach trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scott doesn't escape.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Martinez (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Blaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaine misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Blaine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martinez defending well as Blaine loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martinez moves forwards but Blaine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Leonard Martinez has been cut.
Blaine misses with a series of wild punches.
Crunch! Martinez slams his shin into Blaine's torso.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Blaine misses.
A swing and a miss from Blaine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Blaine throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Blaine throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Henry Blaine has been cut.
Blaine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaine. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaine lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.
Blaine slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Blaine ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Martinez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martinez lunges at Blaine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blaine's hand.
Martinez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blaine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blaine keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blaine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaine 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.
Blaine throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Blaine slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaine misses the target.
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Martinez.
Martinez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blaine is avoiding damage well.
Blaine is trying to control Martinez's posture but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez in side control, throwing shots but Blaine defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blaine to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaine is looking for a sweep.
Martinez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Blaine works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but Blaine defending well.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaine gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Martinez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blaine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaine misses with a hook
and Martinez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blaine's knee momentarily.
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
Blaine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blaine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Martinez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martinez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaine throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
And Martinez responds with a good body kick, but Blaine manages to step out the way in time.
A swing and a miss from Blaine.
Martinez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaine's hands.
Leonard Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Blaine misses.
Blaine misses the jab.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Martinez slips a straight right by Blaine.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaine.
Martinez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaine swings widly with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martinez lands a left and a right that sends Blaine crashing to the canvas! Martinez dives into mount looking to finish!
Blaine is rocked!
Leonard Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez loads up with a big shot that hurts Blaine! He's pulled Martinez in close but Martinez has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Blaine survive? More strikes from Martinez and Blaine is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonard Martinez!
A victorious Leonard Martinez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Jack Gold is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karate Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Gold!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid cracks Gold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kid throws a hook but Gold blocks it.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold throws a series of punches but Kid moves out of range.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Gold with the counter takedown but Kid avoids it easily.
Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kid tried to score with a low kick but Gold checks it.
Kid throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Kid throws a body kick that misses.
Kid stuffs the takedown.
Kid throws a low kick but Gold moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid walks into a jab.
Kid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Kid - just one landing.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold looks to land a body kick but Kid moved away.
Kid throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Kid misses with a low kick as Gold jumps back.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Kid counters with a two punch combo.
Kid lands with a good body shot.
Gold shoots in for a takedown but Kid shows good takedown defense.
Gold blocks a low kick nicely.
Kid scores with a shot to the body.
Gold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Gold has his takedown stuffed
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karate Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid blocks a head kick by Gold.
Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Kid. Beautiful body shot.
Gold tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karate Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gold fails with the takedown.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kid at a distance.
Kid looks to throw a body kick
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold misses with a straight right.
Good work by Gold as he checks the leg kick.
Kid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold scores with a decent looking hook.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Kid slams his shin into Gold's torso.
Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Karate Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Gold misses.
Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kid.
Kid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to move into range but Gold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kid is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
Kid works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Gold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
Kid misses the jab.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Gold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kid will feel that in the morning.
Gold lands an overhand right.
Gold lands a jab to Kid's midsection.
Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kid takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gold misses the jab.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kid throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold throws out a counter right but Kid avoids it with no problem.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gold thuds his right hand into Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gold lands with an uppercut that bounces Kid off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kid lands with a nice combination. Gold backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Kid is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kid works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Kid is looking to wear down Gold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gold walks into a jab.
Kid pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gold back to the cage. Kid follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gold might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kid has got the better of the exchanges.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
Kid jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kid blocks a head kick by Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kid - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid tries a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Kid throws a push kick but Gold slaps the foot to one side.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Kid.
Kid misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Kid connects with the punch.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid misses with a low kick.
Kid throws the kick towards the body but Gold avoids it.
Gold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid moves away from the strike by Gold.
Kid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kid misses with a looping left.
Kid throws a hook but Gold blocks it.
Kid looks for the body kick but Gold saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kid lands a jab to the head.
Kid is looking to land body kicks.
Gold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gold takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Gold.
Gold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold missing with a left hand there. Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kid is looking to counter punch.
Gold moves out of range as Kid strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kid here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kid. That's going to slow Gold down.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gold scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gold throws a right hand that Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kid also avoids with ease.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
A quick step to the side and Kid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold misses with a left hand
and Kid counters with a low kick, right behind Gold 's knee.
Gold scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kid circles away.
Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Jack Gold has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold is rocked!
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gold is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gold is still on wobbly legs! Can Kid finish him?
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold moves away from the strike by Kid.
Gold unleashes a big counter combination but Kid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Kid misses with a body kick.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Gold avoids the body shot from Kid.
Kid throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gold momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Kid as Gold shoots in.
Gold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold checks a leg kick.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gold scores with a nice strike.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Kid saw that one coming.
Kid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gold checks it well.
Kid scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kid throws a push kick but Gold slaps the foot to one side.
Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a good cross that connects.
Gold throws a series of strikes that have Kid backpedaling.
Karate Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Kid scores with a decent looking hook.
Kid takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
It looked like Kid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gold.
Kid lands a body shot.
Gold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kid connects with a right hand. Gold shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold scores with a sloppy right hand. Kid should have avoided that one.
Kid's corner calls for a 1-2. Kid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kid tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold goes for a double leg but Kid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kid continues to drive forward.
Karate Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Gold.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Gold walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kid.
Kid takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kid is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gold.
Gold drops his hands momentarily and Kid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gold takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kid throws a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Gold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gold there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karate Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!
A victorious Karate Kid 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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185 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrik Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaan Jalgratas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalgratas throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Jalgratas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fredriksson. That did some damage!
Fredriksson staying out of range there.
Fredriksson blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
We've been informed that Jalgratas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Fredriksson misses its intended target.
We've been told by Fredriksson's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jalgratas lands with a nice body punch.
Fredriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fredriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jalgratas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalgratas just leaning against Fredriksson, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jalgratas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalgratas prevents Fredriksson from breaking the clinch.
Jalgratas blocks an uppercut.
Jalgratas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jalgratas scores with a shoulder strike.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredriksson avoids the damage to the body.
Jalgratas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredriksson.
Jalgratas missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredriksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fredriksson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas misses with a body punch.
Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Jalgratas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fredriksson.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
Jalgratas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalgratas works the jab nicely.
Jalgratas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses
and Fredriksson counters by moving into the clinch.
Fredriksson misses with some punches.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredriksson avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jalgratas on the inside.
Fredriksson blocks a body shot from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas struggles to land a body shot inside as Fredriksson controls his hands.
Jalgratas lands with a short shot to the head.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jalgratas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jalgratas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalgratas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredriksson's elbow.
Jalgratas working Fredriksson over with knees to the body.
Jalgratas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fredriksson's face.
Jalgratas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Fredriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalgratas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas tries a body shot but Fredriksson blocks it.
Jalgratas has a couple of punches blocked by Fredriksson.
Jalgratas lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredrik Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Fredriksson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jalgratas clinches.
Jalgratas taking a breather.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Jalgratas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalgratas misses with a head kick.
Jalgratas tries to land a leg kick but Fredriksson saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fredriksson sizes up Jalgratas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jalgratas looks to land a left hand but Fredriksson moved out of range nicely.
Jalgratas looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Jalgratas lands a head kick. Fredriksson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jalgratas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fredriksson lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jalgratas clobbers Fredriksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Jalgratas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Fredriksson is looking to counter punch.
Fredriksson moves out of range as Jalgratas throws a body kick.
It looked like Fredriksson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jalgratas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fredriksson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that Jalgratas avoids nicely.
Jalgratas thows a body kick. Fredriksson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fredriksson blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
Fredriksson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Jalgratas.
Fredriksson scores with a nice head shot.
Jalgratas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalgratas.
Fredriksson slips under a jab.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut. Jalgratas saw that one coming.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalgratas thows a body kick. Fredriksson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jalgratas.
Fredriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jalgratas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Jalgratas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jalgratas throws a lazy head kick
and Fredriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Jalgratas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooh!!! Fredriksson has knocked Jalgratas down with a huge combo! Fredriksson steps away and waves a wobbly Jalgratas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jalgratas is rocked!
Fredriksson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jalgratas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jalgratas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik Fredriksson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fredrik Fredriksson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Animal. Hardwood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stone Sour - Last Of The Real kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hardwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardwood misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnarsson is pushing down on Hardwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is taking a breather. Hardwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarsson works his way into full mount!
Hardwood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ragnarsson has control of Hardwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardwood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
Ragnarsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Ragnarsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnarsson dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson looking to control but Hardwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson won't let Hardwood get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ragnarsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardwood turns into him and now he's in Ragnarsson's guard.
Ragnarsson is looking for a triangle but Hardwood pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarsson working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson cracks Hardwood with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardwood. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Hardwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Hardwood avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Hardwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson catches Hardwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardwood throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Ragnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ragnarsson passes Hardwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ragnarsson stalling away here and it's allowed Hardwood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is standing up over Hardwood. Hardwood looks to escape but Ragnarsson dives into side control.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Hardwood is defending well.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ragnarsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it
and Ragnarsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardwood is looking to get back to his feet here but Ragnarsson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hardwood's back.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson has got one arm under Hardwood's chin. This could be trouble... Hardwood trying to control the other hand but Ragnarsson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hardwood has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
260 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naga-Wing.
Boone throwing a counter right hand but Naga-Wing manages to avoid it.
Naga-Wing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone backing away here, and Naga-Wing unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Naga-Wing misses with a hook
and Naga-Wing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Naga-Wing misses with a double jab
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ren Naga-Wing has been cut.
A low kick from Naga-Wing misses
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naga-Wing is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boone did well to prevent Naga-Wing getting side control.
Boone is looking to control Naga-Wing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
Naga-Wing controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing prevents Boone from improving his position.
Naga-Wing not doing much here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Naga-Wing working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boone taking some punishment here, with Naga-Wing in his half guard.
Boone trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.
Boone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naga-Wing passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing is working for a submission of some sort.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Naga-Wing trying to control the pace.
Boone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boone looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Naga-Wing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naga-Wing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naga-Wing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boone misses with a hook. Naga-Wing ducked under it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Boone.
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 Robert Boone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Naga-Wing gets a takedown into half guard.
Boone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Naga-Wing is on him like a limpet, forcing Boone back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naga-Wing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naga-Wing fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naga-Wing misses with a takedown attempt
letting Boone counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Naga-Wing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naga-Wing drops his hands momentarily and Boone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing scores with a jab.
Boone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boone defending well as Naga-Wing loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naga-Wing.
Ren Naga-Wing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naga-Wing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robert Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naga-Wing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boone is looking to counter punch.
Naga-Wing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Naga-Wing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robert Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Naga-Wing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naga-Wing there as he acknowledges the shot.
Naga-Wing thuds his shin into the meat of Boone's side.
Boone takes one to the chin there.
Boone looks to score with a jab to the body but Naga-Wing is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Naga-Wing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naga-Wing misses with a looping right.
Boone is looking for a counter combo.
Boone slips a jab from Naga-Wing.
A little feinted left hand from Boone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Naga-Wing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naga-Wing connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing shoots and misses
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naga-Wing shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boone sprawls well. Boone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naga-Wing gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga-Wing feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naga-Wing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Ren Naga-Wing's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to chop away at Boone's legs.
Naga-Wing takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Naga-Wing throws a big shot that misses.
Boone connects with a body shot.
Naga-Wing misses with a body kick.
Boone throws a looping overhand right but Naga-Wing ducks down to avoid it.
Naga-Wing throws a right and a left that Boone avoids nicely.
Boone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naga-Wing finds it's way round the side to connect with Boone's head.
Naga-Wing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boone circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Boone misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ren Naga-Wing will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ren Naga-Wing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Naga-Wing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naga-Wing. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naga-Wing tests Boone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
Naga-Wing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naga-Wing throws a lazy uppercut
and Naga-Wing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boone throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone blocks a jab.
Naga-Wing moves out of range as Boone strikes.
Naga-Wing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boone was covering up waiting for the punch and Naga-Wing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Naga-Wing pushes down on Boone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Naga-Wing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is not content to let Boone control the position.
Boone taking a break here but Naga-Wing is having none of it and regains half guard.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control from the bottom.
Boone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boone works his way into side control.
Robert Boone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naga-Wing avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boone.
Naga-Wing being controlled for a moment.
Boone taking a break here but Naga-Wing is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone is keen to just control but Naga-Wing is a slippery customer.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard but Boone has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Boone stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Naga-Wing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Boone.
I think Boone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Boone!
A relieved looking Robert Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. Nathan Summers has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Billy Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver looks to land a right hand but Summers moved out of range.
Summers tries to land a front kick but Silver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Summers.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver lands a left and a right that send Summers crashing to the mat, dazed. Silver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Summers is rocked!
It looks like Nathan Summers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Summers clobbers Silver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Summers tries to clinch up.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Billy Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Summers motions for Silver to come forward. Summers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silver jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver and Summers are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Silver throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Summers into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Silver knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Silver!
Billy Silver retains his middleweight title!
Billy Silver thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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