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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King Drum. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Harold Hari was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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241 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
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Phoenix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harold Hari! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hari gets a clinch. Phoenix blocking some punches.
A short right from Hari. Phoenix is looking to take this one to the mat. Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Hari blocks with his arms.
Hari scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head. Hari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hari's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hari's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hari misses with a knee strike.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Hari stops a takedown attempt from Phoenix.
Hari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards. Phoenix lands a body punch in the clinch. Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hari controls his hands.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix. Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Hari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hari.
Phoenix is rocked! Hari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Hari. Hari has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Phoenix - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Hari, and another! Phoenix is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harold Hari! Harold Hari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo's entrance music is Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Edilhson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Edilhson throws a hook but Kutsoo avoids it easily. Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edilhson sprawls and moves away. Edilhson looks to throw the jab but Kutsoo is out of range. Kutsoo feinted with a counter takedown. Edilhson throws a big shot that misses. Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edilhson sprawls and moves away. Edilhson scores with a nice right hand.
Kutsoo moves away from the strike by Edilhson. Edilhson tries to land a body kick and Kutsoo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Edilhson! Edilhson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edilhson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutsoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Edilhson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edilhson misses with a shot to the body and Kutsoo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kutsoo lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kutsoo won't allow Edilhson to sweep him here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kutsoo won't allow Edilhson to sweep him here. Kutsoo throws an elbow that misses. Edilhson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutsoo's guard. Nice move by Edilhson!
Kutsoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edilhson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edilhson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Edilhson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kutsoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edilhson has managed to get both his arms back between Kutsoo's legs - danger averted. Edilhson throws a big right hand that misses. Edilhson working some strikes from top position. Kutsoo has momentary wrist control but Edilhson slips an elbow through the middle. Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully. Edilhson is looking to advance position but Kutsoo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo is in the full mount, landing strikes. Edilhson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kutsoo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edilhson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kutsoo lands a big shot there that rocks Edilhson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Edilhson working to try and regain half guard.
Kutsoo breaks from Edilhson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kutsoo lands a nice shot to the head. Kutsoo looking to finish Edilhson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edilhson! Kutsoo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Edilhson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kutsoo scoring with strikes but Edilhson is staying in there.
Edilhson is rocked! Kutsoo 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. Edilhson wants to control but Kutsoo is having none of it. Edilhson is still in real trouble! Can Kutsoo finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo breaks from Edilhson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kutsoo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Edilhson seems to have recovered his senses. Kutsoo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kutsoo punishing his opponent with strikes. Kutsoo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kutsoo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edilhson looks a forlorn figure.
Kutsoo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kutsoo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kutsoo lands a big elbow. Kutsoo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Edilhson can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Kutsoo. Kutsoo landing strikes from the mount and Edilhson is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edilhson is trying to escape the mount.
Kutsoo lands with some strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kutsoo lands a couple of good shots and Edilhson has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Kutsoo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Edilhson. Kutsoo is looking to finish with some ground and pound! The referee is taking a good look at Edilhson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kutsoo!
Edilhson tries to roll but Kutsoo sticks to his back.
Kutsoo gets his hands free as Edilhson looks to control. Kutsoo is trying to stick to Edilhson's back but Edilhson is turning into Kutsoo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kutsoo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Edilhson. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kutsoo is looking for a triangle but Edilhson pushes his legs off easily.
Kutsoo wants to sweep but no luck. Kutsoo keeping full guard, as Edilhson tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarni Kutsoo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kutsoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edilhson tries to clinch but Kutsoo is having none of it. Kutsoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Edilhson missing with a left hand there. Kutsoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Edilhson throws a jab when Kutsoo was well out of range. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kutsoo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Edilhson takes the fight into the clinch. Edilhson tries to land a knee to the head but Kutsoo blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kutsoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edilhson has Kutsoo pressed against the cage.
Edilhson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edilhson looking to throw knees to the head but Kutsoo is blocking nicely.
Edilhson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edilhson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutsoo uses good head movement to avoid it. Kutsoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Edilhson tries to land a knee to the head but Kutsoo blocks with his arms.
Edilhson lands a right hand. Kutsoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kutsoo has picked Edilhson up - he's going for a ride! Kutsoo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Kutsoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ground and pound from Kutsoo. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edilhson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edilhson has momentary wrist control but Kutsoo slips an elbow through the middle. Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kutsoo works over Edilhson with some ground and pound from guard. Kutsoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Edilhson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kutsoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kutsoo lands a couple of digs. Kutsoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kutsoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Edilhson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kutsoo wants to get back to full guard. Kutsoo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Edilhson. Edilhson stands up over Kutsoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edilhson stands up over Kutsoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kutsoo working for a triangle but Edilhson defends it easily.
Edilhson landing some decent shots from guard. Kutsoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kutsoo throwing shots but Edilhson is blocking nicely. Kutsoo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kutsoo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kutsoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kutsoo drops an elbow to the side of Edilhson's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutsoo lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nice strikes from Kutsoo there. Kutsoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kutsoo working the head and body with strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Edilhson works his way to full guard. Good work. Edilhson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kutsoo landing some decent shots from guard. Kutsoo throwing strikes from guard but Edilhson blocks nicely. Edilhson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kutsoo throws a strike but Edilhson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kutsoo wants to sweep but no luck. Edilhson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jarni Kutsoo will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Edilhson tries to clinch but Kutsoo is having none of it. Edilhson has Kutsoo up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Edilhson fails to land. Edilhson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kutsoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kutsoo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edilhson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutsoos head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kutsoo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Edilhson is wriggling around but Kutsoo manages to pass to half guard.
Edilhson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kutsoo working over Edilhson with some ground and pound. Edilhson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kutsoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edilhson's head. Kutsoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Edilhson has hold of Kutsoo's hands but Kutsoo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kutsoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edilhson can do to turn this around? Edilhson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kutsoo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kutsoo lands a couple of digs. Kutsoo scoring with some ground and pound. Kutsoo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Edilhson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Kutsoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edilhson gets back to full guard.
Kutsoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. 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! Edilhson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kutsoo is aware though and is defending well. Edilhson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutsoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kutsoo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Edilhson keeping full guard, as Kutsoo tries to pass. Edilhson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutsoo is one step ahead there. Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kutsoo with a nice head shot there. Kutsoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Edilhson looking to control.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses. Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Edilhson is keeping the position. Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kutsoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edilhson's head. Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kutsoo chips away with some ground and pound. Kutsoo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Edilhson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kutsoo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Edilhson wants to stand and escape but Kutsoo is having none of it. Kutsoo throws an elbow that misses. Edilhson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutsoo's guard. Nice move by Edilhson!
Kutsoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edilhson defends it easily. Edilhson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Edilhson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edilhson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kutsoo's head. Kutsoo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully. Edmundo Edilhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jarni Kutsoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Edilhson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Jarni Kutsoo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutsoo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarni Kutsoo! After the big win, Jarni Kutsoo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. The defeated Edmundo Edilhson had this to say: 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes comes to the cage accompanied by Childish Gambino - Redbone. Grant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck - AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
52 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Mendes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Grant looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely. Grant slips a straight right by Mendes. Mendes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mendes jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance. Grant takes a kick to the side of the head. Grant slips a straight right by Mendes. Grant lands with a good body shot. Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mendes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch. Grant misses with the body kick and Mendes counters with a straight right hand. Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mendes moves out of range as Grant strikes. Mendes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Grant swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grant throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range. Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it. Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands. A big right from Mendes misses. Mendes throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot. Mendes misses with a left hand and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mendes looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely. A head kick misses from Mendes. Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick. Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant. Mendes cracks Grant with an open hand slap. Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grant wants to clinch. Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout. Grant takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mendes darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Good standup being displayed there by Mendes as he connects with a hook. Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Mendes.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range. Mendes misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming. Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss! Mendes lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand. Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Grant tries to clinch up but Mendes circles away and keeps his distance. Good exchange - Mendes coming out on top. Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it. Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mendes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it. The crowd cheers as Mendes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though. Grant with a jab. A head kick misses from Grant. Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes. Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Grant throws a body shot but no joy. Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes. Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grant takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses. Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Grant. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Mendes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Mendes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Grant stuns Mendes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mendes scores with a punch to the head. Mendes lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grant staying out of range there. Grant throws a push kick but Mendes slaps the foot to one side. Mendes misses with a straight right. Grant misses with a head kick.
Mendes misses with a looping left. Mendes stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mendes looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away. Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant. Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Mendes lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming. Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away. Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Mendes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Mendes. Mendes avoids the body shot from Grant.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mendes misses with an uppercut. No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Mendes misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch. Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant. Mendes appears to be looking for a big counter. Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Grant tries to land a body kick and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mendes lands with a cross. Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant. Grant slips a straight right by Mendes. A slow jab from Mendes misses its intended target. Mendes misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely. Grant connects with the punch. Mendes lands a jab to the head.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
A head kick misses from Mendes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes blocks the body kick.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around? Grant moves forwards but Mendes connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant. Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot. Mendes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet. Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far. Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick. Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing. 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! Mendes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand. Grant thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mendes connects with the punch. Mendes misses with an uppercut. Mendes throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grant lands a nice hook to Mendes's body. Mendes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range. Mendes throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it. Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes. Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes. Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mendes throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily. Grant walks into a jab. Jab by Mendes. Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes. Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand. Mendes throws a big shot that misses. Mendes misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mendes moves out of range of the body kick. Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab. Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving. Grant lands the left hand. Mendes throws a big shot that misses. Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot. Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes. Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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! Nice cross by Mendes. Mendes tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mendes wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grant throws a body kick that misses and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand. A jab from Mendes finds it's way through Grant's defenses. Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mendes rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage. Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mendes tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mendes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target. Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Mendes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mendes is rocked! Whack! Grant lands a heavy head kick that drops Mendes. The ref tackles Grant to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mendes was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Manus Grant! An out of breath Manus Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tattum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Gaultier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tattum walks into a left hand. Gaultier moves out of range of the body kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tattum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaultier.
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaultier connects with a looping right hand.
Gaultier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tattum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Good shot there by Gaultier. Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gaultier thuds a left hand into Tattum's body. Tattum lands with a slapping head kick. Gaultier throws a head kick that Tattum semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tattum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gaultier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaultier throws a good cross that connects.
Gaultier 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tattum. Tattum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattum moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tattum misses with a body kick. Tattum has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum. Nice body punch from Gaultier. A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land. Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gaultier scores with a shoulder strike. Tattum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tattum tries to circle away but Gaultier has him pinned against the cage. Tattum struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaultier controls his hands.
Gaultier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tattum. Tattum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gaultier digs a right hand into Tattum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tattum's gas tank. Gaultier digs a right hand underneath Tattum's ribcage. Tattum let out a lung full of air as it connected. I was talking to Tattum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tattum takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
Tattum blocks a body shot from Gaultier. Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gaultier working aggressively here.
Gaultier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tattum's efforts to push away. Gaultier lands a nice uppercut. Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier. Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gaultier working aggressively here.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch. Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
Tattum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tattum is trying to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling him. Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattum. A short uppercut from Gaultier. Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tattum blocks a body shot from Gaultier. Tattum misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier lands a nice uppercut. Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside. Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gaultier lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tattum or not. Tattum blocks a body shot from Gaultier. Gaultier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tattum blocking some punches.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Tattum avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage. Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tattum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Gaultier lands with a short shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tattum is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaultier has double underhooks. Gaultier pushes Tattum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Tattum is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaultier has double underhooks. Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tattum. Dominic Tattum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Tattum throws a wild body kick that Gaultier sees coming a mile off. It seemed like Gaultier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Tattum throws a series of strikes that have Gaultier backpedaling.
Gaultier dips to his left and cracks Tattum with an uppercut! Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Tattum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gaultier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gaultier cracks Tattum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Gaultier. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gaultier throws a wild body kick that Tattum sees coming a mile off. Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range. Gaultier throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Gaultier. A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier. Some wild striking there from Tattum.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tattum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaultier. Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaultier tests Tattum's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tattum thows a body kick. Gaultier tries to catch it but that hurt him. Tattum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattum throws a wild body kick that Gaultier sees coming a mile off. Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier digs a good body shot into Tattum's ribs. Gaultier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tattum ducks right into an uppercut from Gaultier. Sloppy strikes from Tattum. Those never looked like landing. Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Tattum and Gaultier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gaultier scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaultier, right into the meat.
Gaultier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tattums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tattum misses with a head kick.
Gaultier jabs Tattum right on the nose. Tattum blinks but takes it well. Tattum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Gaultier misses with a body kick. A jab from Gaultier finds it's way through Tattum's defenses. Gaultier dips to his left and cracks Tattum with an uppercut! Gaultier has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaultier.
Tattum throws a half hearted mid kick. Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaultier can pounce on him.
Gaultier moves out of range of the body kick. Sloppy strikes from Gaultier. Those never looked like landing. Gaultier misses with a double jab.
Gaultier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gaultier's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaultier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tattum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gaultier throws a nice inside leg kick. Gaultier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattum. That did some damage! The fight moves into the clinch position. Gaultier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gaultier tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tattum or not. Tattum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaultier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Gaultier gets through Tattum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tattum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaultier. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tattum is trying to force a seperation but Gaultier has the dominant position. Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside. Tattum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tattum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tattum lands a nice knee to the body. Gaultier tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside. Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tattum tries to break free but Gaultier pushes him back against the cage. Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gaultier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Tattum takes the fight into the clinch. Lyon Gaultier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier. Tattum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier prevents Tattum from breaking the clinch. Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
Gaultier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tattum wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaultier won't allow it.
Gaultier lands a body shot. Gaultier misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gaultier lands a left hand.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Gaultier.
Tattum is trying to break free. Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gaultier lands a hook that snaps the head of Tattum backwards. Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside. Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier prevents Tattum from breaking the clinch. Gaultier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tattum blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gaultier. A body shot lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards. Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tattum manages to break the clinch.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gaultier throws a right hand that Tattum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tattum also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gaultier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Gaultier throws a combination that misses and Tattum counters with a left and a right that stings Gaultier.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tattum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tattum missing with a left hand there. Gaultier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch combination from Gaultier misses. Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tattum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaultier, pushing him back against the cage. Gaultier misses with some punches.
Gaultier is working Tattum over against the cage. Gaultier digs a right hand into Tattum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tattum's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tattum backwards. Gaultier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards. Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside. Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Tattum blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gaultier presses Tattum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tattum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Tattum avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage. Gaultier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tattum tries to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling the position. Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land. Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominic Tattum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gaultier working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Lyon Gaultier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gaultier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier! In his post fight interview, Lyon Gaultier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Diego Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Diego Ferreira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phoenix lands a jab. Ferreira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Phoenix stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferreira. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet. A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but Phoenix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Diego Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left lands for Phoenix. Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ferreira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ferreira doesn't succeed with the takedown and Phoenix counters by clinching up. Ferreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phoenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix. Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Ferreira in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Carlos Diego Ferreira has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferreira's defenses. Phoenix is working Ferreira over against the cage. Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body. Ferreira is breathing heavily. Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phoenix presses Ferreira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ferreira takes an elbow to the forehead. Ferreira jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with Ferreira around his waist. Ferreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferreira takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira is rocked! Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now. Ferreira is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage. Ferreira jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira takes an elbow to the temple. A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix. A right hand to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Ferreira takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferreira fails to pull guard.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside. Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferreira. Phoenix lands a shoulder strike. Phoenix pushes Ferreira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Phoenix creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ferreira's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ferreira drops to his knees and Phoenix pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Phoenix!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Blockbuster Night Part 1 - By: Run The Jewels. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Sherry Monocle. Simon Morgan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Marshall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Morgan! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marshall to score an easy takedown into full guard. Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marshall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Marshall preventing the sweep. Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard. Marshall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morgan wants to sweep but no luck. Marshall 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall stops Morgan from standing up. Marshall stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Marshall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Marshall wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Morgan is looking to stand up but Marshall isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marshall trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. Marshall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marshall is controlling him. Marshall scoring with punches to the head and body. Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head. Morgan controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marshall's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've been hearing that Marshall has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Marshall is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Morgan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Morgan is trying to break free. Marshall taking a breather. Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Marshall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morgan to keep the fight standing. Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a right hand. Morgan takes a shot to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Marshall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. Morgan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marshall throws a big shot that misses. Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively. Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Marshall backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Marshall manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marshall gets the takedown into side control. Marshall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Marshall scores with a couple of short elbows. Marshall is trying to get an arm triangle but Morgan is defending well. Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marshall trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. Morgan struggling a bit here. Marshall working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marshall cracks Morgan with a big elbow. Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action! Marshall is chipping away with strikes.
Morgan tries to bench press Marshall off him but Marshall keeps the position. Morgan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marshall is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marshall lands a nice forearm strike. You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Morgan desperately trying to maintain half guard. Morgan trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan slips under a jab from Marshall. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Morgan throws a wild body kick that Marshall sees coming a mile off. Morgan misses with a body kick. Marshall misses with a looping right. Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch. Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Marshall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab. Marshall takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Morgan. The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Marshall missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Morgan moves out of range as Marshall strikes. Morgan swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan moves away from the strike by Marshall. Morgan keeps Marshall at a distance using the push kick. Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Morgan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Marshall. Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall. Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mason Marshall is winning the standup battle so far. Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it. Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket. Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around? Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot. Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall. Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall. A punch lands to the side of Marshall 's head but he takes it in his stride. A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Morgan misses. Morgan looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marshall throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range. Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A left lands for Marshall. Marshall throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. Morgan misses with a hook. Marshall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it. Morgan tries to land a body kick and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot. Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morgan misses with a straight left. Marshall misses with a straight left. Marshall blocks the body kick.
Marshall misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand. Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morgan misses with a straight left. Marshall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Marshall throws a big elbow that misses. Morgan wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it. Marshall lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marshall throws a big elbow that misses. Marshall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Morgan wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment. Mason Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Marshall cracks Morgan with a solid left hand. Marshall wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Morgan is trying to control the position but Marshall postures up. Morgan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marshall is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Morgan keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass. Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Morgan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marshall is now in half guard. Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Marshall is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall 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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marshall. Morgan pushes Marshall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Marshall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Morgan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control. Marshall working the head with strikes. Marshall working away. Marshall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. Marshall throwing shots but missing, from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Morgan is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there. Morgan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Marshall working the head with strikes. Marshall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Marshall working away. Marshall working the head with strikes. Marshall wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy. Marshall lands some shots froms side control. Morgan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan wants to control but Marshall postures up. Marshall lands a nice forearm strike. Morgan is looking for a sweep. Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there. Marshall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marshall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Marshall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well. Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Morgan is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position. Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Morgan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Morgan misses with a straight left. Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss! Marshall throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it. Morgan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Marshall scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Marshall in the body. Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan lands with an overhand left. Morgan moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab. A swing and a miss from Marshall. Marshall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marshall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Marshall's defenses. Morgan misses with a low kick.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan. Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Morgan looks to land a combination. Marshall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marshall throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range. A big left from Marshall misses. Morgan counters with a body kick. Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Marshall lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range. Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Mason Marshall showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Marshall! Mason Marshall looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I don't care who wins the title fight next week. I'm coming for, and going to take that belt. '. Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Вставай. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
267 lbs
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265 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ee moves out of range of the strikes. Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Ee. Marailov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ee misses with an uppercut
letting Marailov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut. Marailov dips to his left and cracks Ee with an uppercut! Marailov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Marailov misses the shot to the body. A low kick from Ee is predictable there and Marailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A clash of legs there as Marailov blocks the low kick. Ee throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it. Ee misses with the body kick and Marailov counters with a stiff right hand. Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ee scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marailov throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the liver by Marailov. Beautiful body shot. A big left from Marailov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marailov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Marailov throws a shot from downtown. Ee moves away and avoids it. Ee dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Marailov misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Ee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss! Marailov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Marailov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice uppercut lands for Marailov. That snapped Ee's head back.
That has opened up Eeazy Ee's cut even more. Marailov connects with a body shot that sends Ee's belly button to the back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marailov throws a hook but Ee blocks it. Ee's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Marailov scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ee throws out a powerful jab. Marailov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ee slips under a jab from Marailov. Marailov checks a low kick from Ee. Marailov throws a big shot that misses. Ee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marailov checks it well. Marailov is looking to counter punch. Ee lunges at Marailov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marailov's hand. Marailov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ee counters with a good low kick that Marailov was not able to check. Ee throws a body shot but no joy. Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ee scores with a push kick. Marailov is breathing heavily. Marailov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ee. Ee scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut. Ee throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Marailov throws a series of punches but Ee avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marailov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ee can pounce on him.
Ee sends Marailov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ee is motioning to the referee to let Marailov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Marailov swinging wildly here.
Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ee sends Marailov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ee is motioning to the referee to let Marailov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Marailov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slapping leg kick lands for Ee.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Ee avoids it well. Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marailov slips under a jab from Ee. Ee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marailov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Marailov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov lands a nice shot that snaps Ee's head back.
Ee throws a powerful right kick. Marailov tried to block low but the kick was high! Marailov was taken right off of his feet! Ee jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eeazy Ee! Eeazy Ee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Hendrix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hendrix wants to clinch and Summers counters with a straight right hand. Hendrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Summers, right into the meat.
We've been told by Hendrix's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Summers circles away.
Summers is looking to land body kicks. Hendrix closes the distance but Summers moves to the side and Summers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Summers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Summers digs a good body shot into Hendrix's ribs. Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hendrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers with a hook. Hendrix tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range. Summers throws a low kick, looking for Hendrix's leg but Hendrix calmly moves out of range. 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! Hendrix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Summers connects with a body shot that sends Hendrix's belly button to the back. Summers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Summers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hendrix misses with a jab to the body
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut. Summers throws a wild body kick that Hendrix sees coming a mile off. Summers drops Hendrix with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hendrix looks back up at him and smiles so Summers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hendrix is rocked! Summers lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Summers! Nathan Summers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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324 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
44 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bleh Wha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Pereira! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pereira misses the jab. Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch. Wha controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wha. Wha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pereira.
Wha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pereira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Wha scores with a hook to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wha. Pereira takes a knee to the side of the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira is working for takedown but Wha is calmly controlling the position for now. A short body shot lands from Wha as the two fighters clinch.
Pereira looks winded! Wha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wha stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wha obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wha leaning against his opponent.
Wha lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wha.
Wha stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha. Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wha.
Wha closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage. Pereira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Pereira. Wha effectively controlling the action here. Pereira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wha pulls him back up using the underhooks. Pereira takes a knee to the side of the body. Wha taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira tries for a takedown but Wha manages to get underhooks.
Pereira wants a takedown but no success here.
Pereira gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pereira is working away from the top position though. Wha is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard. Wha wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Wha won't allow Pereira to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wha tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg. Pereira is trying to control. Wha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Pereira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wha gets full guard. Pereira trying to control but Wha is working from the bottom. Pereira is standing up over Wha. Wha looks to escape but Pereira dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wha is not content to let Pereira control the position. Wha wants to control but Pereira postures up. Wha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Pereira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Wha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Wha forces Pereira back against the cage and clinches. Wha lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pereira's defenses.
It looks like Marcus Pereira has been cut. Wha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wha has Pereira pushed against the cage. Pereira's coach down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pereira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pereira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nice body punch from Wha - that landed with a thud.
Wha is leaning against Pereira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wha controlling the action here for a moment.
Wha leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Wha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around? Pereira wants a takedown.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wha lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Wha - that landed with a thud.
Wha lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards. Wha digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank. Wha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pereira or not. Wha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Wha.
Wha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stalling in the clinch from Wha.
Wha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wha leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Wha. Wha scores with a hook to the body. Wha scores with a knee to the head.
Wha lands a nice knee to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wha lands a nice shot to the body. Bleh Wha has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wha. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wha leaning against his opponent.
Wha has Pereira pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha. Wha avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wha wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wha gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Pereira won't want to take too many of those. Wha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wha working Pereira over with knees to the body. Wha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Wha.
Wha slows down the pace here.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wha scores a nice knee to the body.
Wha landing knees to the body.
Wha working Pereira over with knees to the body. Wha is stalling here.
Good body shot from Wha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wha scores a nice knee to the body.
Wha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Pereira won't want to take too many of those. Wha lands a nice knee to the body. Wha avoiding damage.
Wha digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank. Wha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marcus Pereira's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wha prevents it.
Wha stalling against the cage.
Pereira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wha tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pereira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Wha effectively controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wha pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wha lands a body punch. Wha lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wha.
Wha landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Pereira won't want to take too many of those. Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pereira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wha controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Wha on the inside. Wha is stalling here.
Pereira tries to score a body lock takedown but Wha shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Pereira. Wha scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wha for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha. Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Wha. Wha maintains the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wha obliges. Wha gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wha scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wha effectively controlling the action here. A nice left hand lands by Wha.
Wha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Wha stalls. Wha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Wha.
Pereira takes a knee to the side of the body. Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Pereira won't want to take too many of those. Wha lands a knee to the head.
Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Pereira won't want to take too many of those. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wha lands a good knee to the midsection. Pereira won't want to take too many of those. Wha landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wha lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wha landing knees to the body.
Wha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Wha scores a nice knee to the body.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wha. Wha leaning his opponent against the cage. Pereira is working for takedown but Wha is calmly controlling the position for now. Bleh Wha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wha lands a body punch. Pereira wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcus Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wha pushes Pereira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Bleh Wha showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleh Wha! Bleh Wha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Marcus Pereira was interviewed post fight and said 'My doctor says it's not good for my health fighting at this weight... so I'm gonna retire, 'cause I want to keep eating like a madman!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silver might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. Fredriksson has chosen Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fredrik Fredriksson enters the cage!
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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
33 - 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrik Fredriksson! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silver darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Silver moves into the clinch. Fredriksson avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver. With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver. Fredriksson takes an elbow to the temple. Fredriksson takes an elbow to the forehead. Silver scores a nice knee to the body.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Fredriksson tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Fredriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Silver working Fredriksson over with knees to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
Fredriksson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fredriksson can turn it around. Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silver lands an elbow inside. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fredriksson's brow. Silver working Fredriksson over with knees to the body. Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fredriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head. Fredriksson trying to stall but Silver improves his position.
Fredriksson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Silver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fredriksson's brow. Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Silver blocks a body shot from Fredriksson. Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fredriksson misses with a short punch on the inside. Silver lands a nice elbow. Fredriksson cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredriksson's defenses. Silver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson blocks the elbow strike.
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fredriksson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Silver lands an elbow inside. Fredriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards. Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fredriksson avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver. Silver lands an elbow inside that Fredriksson shrugs off. Silver takes a shot to the head. Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fredriksson looking to stall.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson. Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Fredriksson avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Fredriksson throws a head punch that misses. Silver lands with a left to the head. A short right from Silver on the inside. Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredriksson is rocked! Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses. Silver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him? Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver. Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike. Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fredriksson blocks an elbow strike. Silver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silver lands an elbow just above Fredriksson 's eye. Fredriksson digs a right hand into Silver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silver's gas tank. Silver working Fredriksson over with knees to the body. Fredriksson looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silver with a knee to the head.
Silver pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Fredriksson! Silver unloads with more strikes and Fredriksson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Silver! Billy Silver retains his middleweight title! Billy Silver took some time post fight to say the following; 'Another easy win! Id like to thank my coach`s and all of my fans for making this a lifetime of happiness! '.
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