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DFC Las Vegas 46 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Micheli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheli drives through and clinches with Gustavsson against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gustavsson fails to land.
Micheli blocks an uppercut.
Micheli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Micheli is trying to push Gustavsson away but Gustavsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Micheli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustavsson.
Gustavsson leaning against his opponent.
Micheli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustavsson after a bit of a struggle.
Gustavsson tries to throw a body punch but Micheli avoids it by throwing Gustavsson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Micheli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Gustavsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Micheli goes for a takedown attempt but Gustavsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gustav Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Micheli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheli thows a leg kick but Gustavsson checks it
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Franco Micheli has been cut.
Micheli is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Micheli moves into range and clinches up with Gustavsson.
Gustavsson lands with a left to the head.
Micheli is rocked!
Gustavsson digs a right hand underneath Micheli's ribcage. Micheli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Micheli is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustavsson finish him?
Micheli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustavsson throws a big uppercut that drops Micheli! More strikes from Gustavsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Micheli lies dazed against the cage as Gustavsson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Gustavsson!
Gustav Gustavsson very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Never Say Never - Justin Bieber ft. Jaden Smith as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson takes one to the chin there.
Pacquiao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williamson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williamson somewhat.
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Williamson is rocked!
Williamson darts in looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets double underhooks and turns Williamson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Williamson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Williamson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao connects with a nice cross there... Williamson is looking wobbly and Pacquiao recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Williamson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Pacquiao jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Sands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sands has chosen Hip Hop - By: Dead Prez as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Joseph Duffy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joseph Duffy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duffy avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duffy throws a jab when Sands was well out of range.
Sands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duffy slips a straight right by Sands.
Duffy looks to land a combination but Sands avoids it well.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duffy's head backwards.
Sands throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duffy staying out of range there.
Duffy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duffy wants it to stay on the feet.
Duffy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Sands moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sands.
Joseph Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sands scores with a nice head shot.
Sands lands a slapping body shot.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duffy staying out of range there.
Sands might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sands lands a big shot that drops Duffy! Can he finish him?
Duffy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sands postures up and lands a big shot to Duffy's brow.
Oh Duffy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duffy keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Sands working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Sands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duffy seems to have got his legs back now.
Sands cracks Duffy with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sands cracks Duffy with a solid left hand.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Duffy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Duffy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy postures up.
Duffy tries to stand but Sands is controlling from the bottom.
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sands looking for a guillotine here but Duffy defends easily.
Sands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands is in close to Duffy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duffy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sands is controlling him.
Sands with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Sands throws a strike but Duffy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sands looking for a guillotine here but Duffy defends easily.
Duffy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sands's guard.
Duffy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duffy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
Duffy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sands's guard.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duffy's guard.
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Sands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sands is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sands dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands cracks Duffy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duffy ducks straight into an uppercut from Sands and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Duffy manages to regain guard straight away.
Sands postures up in Duffy's guard and throws a big left but Duffy blocks it.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Duffy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duffy tries to get out of the position.
Sands postures up in Duffy's guard and throws a big left but Duffy blocks it.
Sands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sands working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands is working Duffy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands loads up on a big left hand. Duffy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sands looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Duffy can't hide his disappointment, as Sands celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Sands!
An out of breath Carl Sands 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sao Galileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sao Galileo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier throws out a powerful jab.
Galileo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
Galileo tries to work over Cormier's front leg with a kick but Cormier checks it.
Galileo misses with a low kick as Cormier jumps back.
Cormier misses with a low kick.
Cormier throws a head kick but Galileo moves out of range.
Galileo misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Cormier finds it's way through Galileo 's defenses.
Cormier lands with a nice body punch.
Cormier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Galileo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cormier catches Galileo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cormier tries to clinch up
and Cormier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Cormier. Beautiful body shot.
Cormier checks a leg kick.
Cormier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galileo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cormier moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Cormier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Galileo is working Cormier over against the cage.
Cormier lands a left hand.
Galileo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier.
Cormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cormier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cormier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cormier gets through Galileo 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Galileo fails to land.
Galileo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galileo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Galileo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cormier lands with a nice body punch.
Cormier takes a swing at Galileo 's ribcage but misses.
Cormier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galileo . Galileo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galileo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Cormier. That snapped Galileo 's head back.
Galileo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cormier throws a wild body kick that Galileo sees coming a mile off.
Cormier staying out of range there.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Cormier misses its intended target.
Galileo lands with a nice body kick.
Galileo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cormier swings for the body but Galileo moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Galileo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galileo 's head.
Nice shot lands for Cormier.
Galileo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galileo as he avoids it easily.
Cormier connects with a looping right hand.
Cormier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galileo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
David Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier looks winded!
Cormier rushes Galileo and presses him up against the cage.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Galileo avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the cage.
A short right from Cormier on the inside.
Cormier tries a body shot but Galileo blocks it.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Galileo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cormier tries a body shot but Galileo blocks it.
Cormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galileo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cormier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galileo .
Cormier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galileo backwards.
Cormier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galileo .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galileo 's elbow.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Galileo avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cormier.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cormier as Galileo tries to tie him up.
Galileo misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Cormier.
A short body shot lands from Cormier as the two fighters clinch.
Cormier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galileo backwards.
Cormier scores with a shot to the side of Galileo 's head.
Galileo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galileo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galileo lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Galileo .
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galileo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cormier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galileo momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cormier dominated that round.
That's time! Galileo 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galileo .
Galileo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cormier throws out the jab.
Galileo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Galileo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cormier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cormier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galileo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galileo staying out of range there.
Cormier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cormier misses with a body shot
and Galileo counters with a three punch combo that has Cormier backing up. Cormier nods at Galileo to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is looking to land body kicks.
Cormier tries to clinch
and Galileo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cormier checks a leg kick nicely.
Galileo lands with a straight right. Cormier didn't see that one coming.
Galileo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galileo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cormier's sensitive parts.
Galileo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galileo throws a leg kick but Cormier moved away.
Galileo tried to score with a low kick but Cormier checks it.
Galileo 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.
Cormier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Galileo blocks the low kick.
Galileo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cormier.
Cormier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cormier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but Galileo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier tries a low kick but Galileo avoids it.
A left lands for Cormier.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galileo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Galileo .
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galileo .
Cormier cracks the inside of Galileo 's front leg.
Cormier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galileo .
Galileo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cormier throws a leg kick
and Galileo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Galileo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Galileo tests Cormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galileo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galileo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Galileo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cormier is able to avoid easily.
Galileo checks the leg kick.
A big left from Galileo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galileo takes one to the chin there.
Cormier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galileo moves out of range of the body kick from Cormier.
Galileo throws a right hand that Cormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Cormier also avoids with ease.
Galileo ducks under a wild hook from Cormier.
Galileo connects with a leg kick. Cormier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Galileo misses with a leg kick.
Cormier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Galileo jabs Cormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.
Galileo has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier.
Galileo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses.
Galileo tried to counter with a leg kick but Cormier avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galileo .
Galileo looks to land a left hand but Cormier moved out of range nicely.
Galileo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cormier is out of range.
Cormier delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galileo motions for Cormier to come forward. Galileo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galileo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Galileo misses with a head kick.
Galileo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Galileo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cormier is out of range.
Cormier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galileo counters with a nice body kick.
Cormier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Galileo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galileo tries to work over Cormier's front leg with a kick but Cormier checks it.
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 Sao Galileo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Cormier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cormier blocks a low kick nicely.
Cormier is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Galileo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Cormier blocks the leg kick.
Cormier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Galileo . That one must have hurt.
Cormier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Galileo tried to counter with a leg kick but Cormier avoided it.
Galileo scores with a hook.
Galileo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cormier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Galileo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galileo delivers a nice body kick.
Galileo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cormier just misses with a punch to the body.
Cormier checks a leg kick.
Cormier tries to counter with a clinch but Galileo shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galileo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cormier in his tracks.
Galileo throws a low kick but Cormier avoids it.
Cormier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cormier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cormier just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGalileo .
Cormier misses with a low kick.
Cormier lands with a nice body punch.
Cormier tries to clinch but Galileo moves out of range.
Good work by Cormier as he checks the leg kick.
Galileo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cormier.
A nice leg kick lands there from Galileo .
Galileo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cormier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier looks to clinch
and Galileo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sao Galileo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormier is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galileo thumps Cormier with a low kick.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Galileo finish him?
Cormier throws a leg kick
and Galileo counters with a huge right that knocks Cormier out cold! Galileo is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sao Galileo !
A very excited looking Sao Galileo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: High by Jimmie's Chicken Shack. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Davis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis presses Klein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein effectively controlling the action here.
Klein stalling against the cage.
Klein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klein is pushing Davis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klein pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boris Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klein clinches with his opponent.
Klein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klein has Davis pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klein.
Davis stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Klein blocks an elbow strike.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Klein gets an underhook and turns Davis into the cage.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klein manages to break the clinch.
Davis rushes Klein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Klein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Klein gets a clinch.
Davis stalling.
Klein has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Klein is wriggling around but Davis manages to pass to half guard.
Klein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klein tries to get out of the position.
Klein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis lands strikes from half guard.
Klein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Klein's head.
Davis seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klein is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Davis!
Our winner, Ricky Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wally Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Hewitt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Wally Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hewitt under the eye.
Hall cracks Hewitt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hewitt looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hewitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hewitt ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Hewitt is rocked!
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Hewitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hewitt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Hall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamedov comes to the cage accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalid Mamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamedov with a jab.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mamedov scores with a decent looking hook.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn is rocked!
Mamedov slips under a jab.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamedov finish him?
Mamedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamedov lands with an overhand left.
Mamedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamedov drops Penn with a huge uppercut! Penn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mamedov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marx Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Kyrie Irving was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Marx Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyrie Irving!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx Jr looks to land a right hand but Irving moved out of range.
Irving lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Mark Marx Jr has been cut.
Marx Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Irving throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marx Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marx Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marx Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irving to score with a decent uppercut.
Marx Jr slips a jab from Irving.
Marx Jr lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Marx Jr misses.
Irving misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irving lands with a nice combination. Marx Jr backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marx Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Irving should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kyrie Irving has been cut.
Irving misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Marx Jr does it's job there.
Marx Jr dodges the punch combination from Irving.
Marx Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marx Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irving tries to counter with a clinch but Marx Jr shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx Jr loads up on a big right hand but Irving slips the punch.
Marx Jr loads up on a big right hand but Irving slips the punch.
Marx Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irving throws a hook but Marx Jr blocks it.
Marx Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Irving walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Irving lands a right hook to the body.
Marx Jr has Irving up against the cage in a clinch.
Marx Jr has Irving pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving trying to land knees to the body.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Irving.
Irving lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irving lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Marx Jr controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Irving trying to land knees to the body.
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marx Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Marx Jr to work.
Marx Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
Irving fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marx Jr effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx Jr is leaning against Irving and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marx Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marx Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Marx Jr on the inside.
Irving misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marx Jr backwards.
Marx Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Marx Jr - that landed with a thud.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marx Jr's elbow.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marx Jr is leaning against Irving and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irving throws a punch but it's blocked by Marx Jr.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving wants to stall.
Irving creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marx Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Irving.
Marx Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irving or not.
A shot in the inside from Irving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irving prevents a body shot from Marx Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx Jr tries a body shot but Irving blocks it.
Irving misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marx Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marx Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Marx Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irving throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving misses with some punches.
Marx Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marx Jr blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Marx Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Irving misses with an uppercut.
Marx Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marx Jr blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marx Jr.
Irving tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Irving swings wildly with an uppercut but Marx Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marx Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Irving controls the action.
Marx Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Irving.
Marx Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Irving on the inside.
Marx Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mark Marx Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irving misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irving misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irving prevents a body shot from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr slows down the pace here.
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Marx Jr.
Irving misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Marx Jr.
Irving blocking some punches.
Marx Jr misses with a body punch.
Irving tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Irving misses with some punches.
Marx Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Irving misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving lands with a right to the head.
Irving holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Irving.
A short left from Marx Jr.
A right hand to the body from Irving.
Marx Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irving.
Irving lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marx Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
Marx Jr trying to stall but Irving improves his position.
Marx Jr works on Irving's body with a couple of short punches.
Marx Jr lands a left hand.
Marx Jr tries a body shot but Irving blocks it.
Marx Jr pushes Irving back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marx Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marx Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marx Jr stalling in the clinch but Irving improves position.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marx Jr pushes Irving back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marx Jr blocks an uppercut.
Irving misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving misses with the head strike.
Marx Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Marx Jr pushes Irving back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marx Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Marx Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving scores with a shot to the side of Marx Jr's head.
Irving struggles to land a body shot inside as Marx Jr controls his hands.
Marx Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marx Jr's elbow.
Marx Jr blocks a body shot from Irving.
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irving lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Irving working aggressively here.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Marx Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irving's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irving is working Marx Jr over against the cage.
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marx Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irving backwards.
Marx Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Marx Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Irving lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marx Jr backwards.
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!
Marx Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irving misses with a body punch.
Marx Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marx Jr misses with a body punch.
Irving tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marx Jr's elbow.
Marx Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Irving controls the action.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving tries a body shot but Marx Jr blocks it.
Irving tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irving is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Irving is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marx Jr is defending well for now.
Marx Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irving's elbow.
Irving throws a punch but it's blocked by Marx Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Marx Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big right from Irving misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marx Jr.
The fighters circling - Irving throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving is looking to land body kicks.
Irving throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marx Jr throws a body punch but Irving moves out of range.
Marx Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Marx Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Irving counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Irving counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irving throws an off balance right hand
and Marx Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irving won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marx Jr decides to stand back up.
Marx Jr throws a hook to the side of Irving's head but Irving sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irving follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Irving takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Irving stuns Marx Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marx Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marx Jr as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Irving.
Marx Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Irving controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marx Jr.
Irving throws an elbow but it misses.
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marx Jr has Irving pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr stalling in the clinch but Irving improves position.
Irving stalling in the clinch but Marx Jr improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Marx Jr.
Irving misses with the head strike.
Irving lands with a light punch inside.
Irving blocks a body shot from Marx Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Irving on the inside.
Marx Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marx Jr is keeping busy.
Marx Jr taking a breather.
Marx Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Marx Jr to work.
Marx Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyrie Irving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Irving misses with some punches.
Marx Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Marx Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irving's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marx Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving misses with a punch to the body.
Irving pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marx Jr trying to stall but Irving improves his position.
Marx Jr takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving can't find room to land a body shot as Marx Jr controls the action.
Marx Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marx Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marx Jr.
Marx Jr stalling against the cage.
Marx Jr tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Marx Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Irving looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Irving misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irving can't find room to land a body shot as Marx Jr controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irving lands a nice uppercut.
Irving missing with knees to the body.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marx Jr gets through Irving's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irving tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marx Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Marx Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Irving takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marx Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Marx Jr.
Nice body punch from Marx Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mark Marx Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marx Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr lands an uppercut.
Marx Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irving or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marx Jr.
Marx Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irving is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Marx Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marx Jr, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Mark Marx Jr!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mark Marx Jr!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mark Marx Jr!
Mark Marx Jr wins by unanimous decision!
Mark Marx Jr 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jacobi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Thomas's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Jacobi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Johnny Jacobi has been cut.
Jacobi misses with a double jab.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobi at a distance.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacobis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Jacobi throws a combination that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobi is rocked!
Jacobi missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobi has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a nice right hand that sends Jacobi toppling to the canvas! Jacobi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thomas finish him?!
Jacobi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Jacobi looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobi is aggressively charging in as Thomas backs up avoiding any damage. Thomas tosses out a jab and Jacobi runs right into it face first! Jacobi is out cold! Thomas dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jacobi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Thomas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amadeus Mozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mozart's choice of entrance music: Rock Me Amadeus. Samwell Lance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samwell Lance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amadeus Mozart!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lance takes a swing at Mozart's ribcage but misses.
Lance throws a jab when Mozart was well out of range.
Lance misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mozart.
Lance fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lance throws a body shot but no joy.
Mozart tries to work over Lance's front leg with a kick but Lance checks it.
Mozart takes one to the side of the head.
Lance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mozart.
Mozart misses with a hook.
Lance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mozart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mozart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lance was well out of range. Poor timing from Mozart.
Lance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mozart.
Nice shot lands for Lance.
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!
Mozart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Mozart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lance tries to clinch there but Mozart circles away.
Mozart slips under a jab from Lance.
Lance tries to clinch but Mozart moves out of range.
Mozart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mozart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mozart misses with a straight right.
Mozart's corner calls for a 1-2. Mozart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lance looks to score with a jab to the body but Mozart is just out of range.
Mozart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mozart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mozart lands a body shot.
Mozart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mozart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lance clinches.
Lance lands with a short shot to the head.
Mozart jumps guard but Lance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lance looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lance is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lance blocks an uppercut.
Mozart swings wildly with an uppercut but Lance uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Lance.
Mozart is trying to pull guard but Lance turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mozart.
Mozart jumps guard and drags Lance to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mozart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lance is aware though and is defending well.
Mozart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lance is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mozart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lance is aware though and is defending well.
Lance tries to free his leg and advance position but Mozart is retaining full guard.
Mozart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mozart working for a triangle but Lance defends it easily.
Mozart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mozart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lance is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lance throwing strikes from guard but Mozart blocks nicely.
Mozart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samwell Lance will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lance lands with a straight right. Mozart didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Mozart misses.
Lance misses with a straight right.
Lance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mozart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lance. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mozart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mozart throws a jab but it's blocked by Lance.
Lance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mozart moves away.
Lance drives through and clinches with Mozart against the cage.
Lance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lance working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Mozart.
Lance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mozart backwards.
Lance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mozart misses with a punch to the body.
Mozart prevents a body shot from Lance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mozart lands a shoulder strike.
Mozart has a couple of punches blocked by Lance.
Mozart is trying to pull guard but Lance has him pressed against the cage.
Mozart misses with a body punch.
Mozart throws a head punch that misses.
Mozart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lance to keep the fight standing.
Lance gets through Mozart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mozart tries to pull guard but Lance forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samwell Lance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeus Mozart.
Mozart tries a body shot but Lance blocks it.
Lance has Mozart pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lance pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mozart tumbling to the mat - Lance dives into Mozart's guard.
Lance wants to control from the top but Mozart keeps moving.
Lance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mozart can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lance is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mozart has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lance is looking to defend but Mozart has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lance! Mozart pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lance taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amadeus Mozart!
A relieved looking Amadeus Mozart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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