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DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Head Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gracie Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coach can pounce on him.
Coach swings widly with a right hand
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen misses the jab.
Coach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coach cracks Allen with a good jab.
Coach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coach.
Allen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coach misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is looking to clinch but Coach is avoiding it.
Coach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Coach pushes him off.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coach scores with a nice body kick.
Coach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen misses with a leg kick
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Coach lands a jab-cross combination.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coach, as that shot connected.
Coach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coach blocks the body kick.
Allen throws a jab when Coach was well out of range.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Coach counters with a left to the body.
Coach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen lands a slapping body shot.
Coach clinches up against the cage.
Coach throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Allen.
Coach prevents a body shot from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allen wants to clinch up but Coach keeps it at a distance.
Allen gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coach.
Coach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coach tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Coach back against the cage.
Coach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Allen sets himself, and Coach steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen throws a head kick but Coach moves out of range.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
A nice side step and Coach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coach counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Coach lands a jab.
Allen tries to clinch there but Coach circles away.
Coach wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Allen avoids the head kick by Coach.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coach throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen sizes up Coach with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen throws a series of strikes that have Coach backpedaling.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coach.
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 Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Allen misses with a hook to the body
and Coach counters with a thumping low kick.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head Coach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coach throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Coach scores with a head kick.
Allen jabs Coach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen thows a leg kick but Coach checks it
and Coach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coach gets a clinch.
Coach dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Allen scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Coach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coach lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Coach missing with knees to the body.
Coach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Coach controls the action.
Coach blocking some punches.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coach's elbow.
Coach lands a knee to the head.
Coach prevents a body shot from Allen.
Coach lands with a light punch inside.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Coach as the two fighters clinch.
Allen is stalling here.
Coach prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a right hand.
Allen tries to work over Coach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen tries a body shot but Coach blocks it.
Coach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Coach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coach blocks a body shot from Allen.
Coach blocks a body shot from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach has Allen pressed against the cage.
Coach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coach backwards.
Coach goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Coach swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Coach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coach scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen moves out of range as Coach strikes.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Coach counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
Coach misses with a body shot.
Coach circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Coach takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Coach - just one landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allen!
Coach moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Coach moves out of range easily.
Coach lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Coach tries to clinch up.
Allen tries to clinch there but Coach circles away.
Coach gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands a left hand.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen avoiding damage as Coach throws knees to the body.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Coach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Nice elbow from Coach.
A short uppercut from Coach.
Coach is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen has clasped his hands together around Coach's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Allen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Coach is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries for a kimura but Coach is defending well.
Allen cracks Coach with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen landing strikes.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Coach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Allen's guard! Nice work there by Coach!
Gracie Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coach has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Allen is proving hard to escape from.
Coach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coach trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen is trying to keep Coach in close.
Allen pulls Coach in close to his closed guard and prevents Coach from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coach working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Coach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Coach postures up.
Head Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coach is looking to stand up but Allen won't let him.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Coach from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gracie Allen.
Well Allen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gracie Allen!
A very excited looking Gracie Allen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Diego Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 10 - 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrik Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Ferreira's body. Ferreira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira shoots for a takedown but Fredriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but Fredriksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fredriksson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferreira is defended easily by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Diego Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oooooh!!! Fredriksson has knocked Ferreira down with a huge combo! Fredriksson steps away and waves a wobbly Ferreira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ferreira is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira looks for a takedown but Fredriksson sprawls well.
Fredriksson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Fredriksson. No joy for Ferreira on that attempt.
Ferreira sets himself, and Fredriksson steps forward looking for the clinch! Ferreira avoids it this time.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferreira shoots and misses
and Fredriksson 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). Fredrik Fredriksson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fredrik Fredriksson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Subotai Hyrkanian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyrkanian comes into the arena with Khan blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Subotai Hyrkanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines dives in and scores a takedown into Hyrkanian's guard.
Hines works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hines wants to work for an arm triangle but Hyrkanian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hines has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hyrkanian defend it? Hines steps over the head and cranks it - Hyrkanian is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). L Manning Hines!
Jumping up and down and very excited, L Manning Hines waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.
Subotai Hyrkanian was interviewed post fight and said '...you lucky you know it'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Pick (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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Pick!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Pick.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Pick clinches.
Pick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pick throws a head punch that misses.
Dux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pick avoids it.
Pick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pick lands a nice uppercut.
Pick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dux cracks Pick with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dux wants to stall.
Dux wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Pick 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.
Pick throws a head punch that misses.
Dux cracks Pick with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Pick.
A nice left hand lands by Dux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Pick.
Dux wants to get back to striking at distance but Pick won't allow it.
Pick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Pick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dux.
Pick lands a hook that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pick.
Pick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pick breaks from the clinch.
Pick clinches.
A short right from Pick.
Dux is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pick misses with the head strike.
Pick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux wants to clinch
and Pick counters with a right hand from hell and Dux is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Pick!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Pick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Career Over (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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186 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Career Over !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix slips a jab from Over .
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Over 's ribs.
Phoenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Over counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Over counters with a straight right hand.
Over throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Over fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Over finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Over connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Over .
Phoenix clobbers Over with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Over takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Over throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Over does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Over looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Parker Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Over throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Over stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Over throws out the jab.
Phoenix lunges at Over with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Over 's hand.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Over throws a big shot that misses.
Over goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Over throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Over finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phoenix steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Over .
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Over counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Over fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Career Over . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Over tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Over .
Over throws a right and a left that both miss.
Over dives in for a single leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Parker Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Over throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix slips a jab from Over .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Over on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Over misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Over cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Over shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Over gets slowly back to his feet.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Over and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Over 's ribs.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
enabling Over to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Over defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Over is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Over misses with a straight right.
Over lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Over avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Over loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Over and move into the clinch position.
Over fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Over moves out of range.
Over works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Over misses the target.
Over uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Over throws out the jab.
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 Career Over will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix moves out of range as Over strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Over .
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Over paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Over counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Over scores with a one two! Phoenix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phoenix is rocked!
Phoenix slips under a jab from Over .
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Over misses the target.
Over throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Over throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Over misses.
Over sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Over avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Over throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Over avoids it this time.
Over shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Over .
Career Over is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Over does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Over has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Over manages to avoid it.
Phoenix lands a jab to the nose.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Over .
Phoenix blocks a low kick nicely.
Over scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Over does a little dance to reset his feet.
Over avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Over was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Over misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Over .
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Over counters with a stiff right hand.
Over looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Over .
Over sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Over avoids it this time.
Over tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phoenix swivels and escapes.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Over rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook but Over blocks it.
Over pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Over throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Over attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phoenix gets caught napping as Over dives in and scores a takedown. Phoenix manages to retain guard.
Over controlling from the top position.
Over trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Over is fighting to break Phoenix's control of his arms but Phoenix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Over tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phoenix holds on and takes a little breather.
Over seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Over trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Over controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Over throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Career Over dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Over throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix punishes Over 's body with a nice straight punch.
Over looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
A slow jab from Over misses its intended target.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Over and move into the clinch position.
Over connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Over .
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Over ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Over counters with a straight right hand.
Over bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phoenix's head.
Over shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Over does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Over .
Over connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
Over shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
Phoenix moves out of range as Over strikes.
Over misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix lands a head kick!
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Over .
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Over ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Over lands a nice hook to Phoenix's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix swings for the body but Over moves out of range.
Over throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Over counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix slips a straight right by Over .
Over shoots in but Phoenix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix wants to counter with a clinch but Over pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Career Over . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Over works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Over counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Over lands a lovely overhand right.
Over scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Over sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Over wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Over misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Over .
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Over moved out of range nicely.
Over uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix darts in trying to clinch
and Over cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Over .
Phoenix with a jab.
Phoenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Over moves out of range of the strikes.
Over throwing a counter right hand but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Over .
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Over is defended easily by Phoenix.
Parker Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a jab when Over was well out of range.
Over throws a big counter combination but Phoenix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Over slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Career Over .
Well Over has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Career Over !
Career Over managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arjuna comes to the cage accompanied by Om. 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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192 lbs
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191 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jefferies!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferies misses with a low kick.
Jefferies throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Jefferies misses.
Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Jefferies moved out of range.
Arjuna moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJefferies.
Arjuna blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
Arjuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Arjuna lands with a nice body punch.
Arjuna avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
Jefferies scores with a spinning back kick!
Jefferies misses with a combination
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right that stings Jefferies.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferies tries a quick counter leg kick but Arjuna is wise to it.
Jefferies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Arjuna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Jefferies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away.
Jefferies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferies.
Jim Jefferies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferies throws a low kick, looking for Arjuna's leg but Arjuna calmly moves out of range.
Arjuna throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jefferies avoids it.
Jefferies throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arjuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Arjuna scores with a nice right hand.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Jefferies lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies misses the body punch
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferies wants to clinch
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Jefferies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arjuna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jefferies throws a lazy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Jefferies moves out of range.
Arjuna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arjuna checks a low kick from Jefferies.
Arjuna looks to land a combination. Jefferies sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arjuna throws a push kick but Jefferies slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Arjuna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jefferies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arjuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arjuna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arjuna tests Jefferies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Jefferies blocks it.
Jefferies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Jefferies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jefferies is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arjuna.
Jefferies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arjuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Jefferies moves out of range.
Arjuna throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arjuna lands a jab-cross combination.
Jefferies misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferies throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna misses with a double jab.
Jefferies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jefferies misses with a leg kick
and Jefferies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna 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.
Jefferies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.
Arjuna tries to keep at a distance but Jefferies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arjuna misses with the head strike.
Arjuna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arjuna is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Arjuna can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Arjuna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Arjuna.
Arjuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferies throws a leg kick
and Jefferies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies misses with a head kick.
Jefferies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arjuna.
Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Jefferies.
Arjuna lands with a good body shot.
Arjuna sends Jefferies crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Arjuna is motioning to the referee to let Jefferies up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jefferies is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna scores with a kick to the body.
Arjuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferies can do to turn this around?
Arjuna blocks a low kick nicely.
Crack! Arjuna connects with the perfect overhand right and Jefferies falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Arjuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Gaultier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop 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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155 lbs
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166 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lyon Gaultier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Myles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myles slips a jab and a cross from Gaultier.
Nice cross by Gaultier.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Gaultier lands a jab to Myles's midsection.
Gaultier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Myles throws a series of punches but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier darts in and clinches Myles up against the cage.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Myles controls his hands.
Gaultier tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
Myles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gaultier scores with a hook.
Gaultier moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaultier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaultier with a hook.
Myles blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Myles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Myles.
Gaultier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Myles at a distance.
Nice cross by Myles.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaultier tries to bum rush Myles with a series of wild strikes but Myles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaultier thuds his shin into the meat of Myles's side.
Gaultier rushes Myles and presses him up against the cage.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier stops a takedown attempt from Myles.
Lyon Gaultier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Myles.
Gaultier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myles blocks a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Myles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gaultier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Myles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaultier throws an overhand right that lands on Myles's shoulder, as Myles tries to avoid the shot.
Gaultier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Myles avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaultier stuns Myles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaultier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Gaultier there.
Myles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Myles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myles tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gaultier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaultier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gaultier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myles defending well though.
Gaultier wants to free his trapped foot but Myles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaultier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gaultier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaultier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Myles has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaultier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Myles!
Gaultier misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Myles gets tackled into the cage by Gaultier. Gaultier maintains the clinch.
Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Myles takes a shot to the head.
Myles is trying to stall.
Myles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaultier blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaultier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myles.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaultier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lyon Gaultier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Myles.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Myles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Myles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Myles will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaultier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gaultier misses with a double jab.
And Myles tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaultier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Myles. Myles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Myles. Those never looked like landing.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaultier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myles with the counter takedown but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaultier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Myles backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myles is defended easily by Gaultier.
Gaultier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darren Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaultier.
A left and a right from Gaultier both land. Nice combination.
Myles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaultier thumps Myles with a low kick.
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt.
Gaultier misses with a wild body shot.
Myles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Myles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaultier - the referee stops the clock and Myles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaultier. Myles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gaultier lands a nice hook to Myles's body. Myles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myles's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Gaultier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myles doesn't seem phased though.
Myles misses with the combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Gaultier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gaultier cracks Myles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaultier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Myles back to the cage. Gaultier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaultier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myles.
Myles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Myles slips the punch.
Myles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaultier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
Myles avoids the body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Gaultier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myles doesn't seem phased though.
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myles on the side of the head.
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Myles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Myles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Myles tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Gaultier connects with a single shot there.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myles. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Myles slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gaultier scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a left hand
and Myles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Gaultier.
Myles jabs at Gaultier's body.
Myles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaultier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaultier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaultier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Myles somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaultier. Myles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaultier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaultier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gaultier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gaultier. Myles shrugs it off though.
Gaultier lunges at Myles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myles's hand.
Myles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gaultier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier scores with a hook.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myles. That did some damage!
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaultier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaultier!
Myles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gaultier is looking for a triangle but Myles pushes his legs off easily.
Gaultier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myles's guard.
Gaultier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaultier throwing strikes but missing.
Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Myles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Myles wants to stand and escape but Gaultier is having none of it.
Gaultier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaultier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaultier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gaultier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaultier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myles keeping full guard, as Gaultier tries to pass.
Myles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaultier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaultier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaultier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaultier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaultier prevents Myles from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Myles's face as Gaultier controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaultier leaves Myles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaultier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darren Myles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaultier, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaultier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sammich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov has chosen Вставай as his entrance music. Sammy Sammich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustav Marailov's chin.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Sammich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marailov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marailov punishes Sammich's body with a nice straight punch.
Sammich misses with a body punch
and Marailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Sammich misses with a left hand
and Marailov counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Sammich badly! He tries to strike back but Marailov puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Sammich out cold! Oh man, Sammich will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Marailov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sammy Sammich had this to say: 'This is my Last fight, Im thankful for all of the people that have helped me get here, thanks to the fans and the Organisations for cheering me on and helping me live my dream. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Kombat Theme. Ragnarsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Animal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Armis stuffs the takedown.
Armis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Armis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ragnarsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Armis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ragnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Ragnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is looking to advance position but Armis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ragnarsson regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis is keen to just control but Ragnarsson is a slippery customer.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Armis is working hard here to advance position.
Armis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Armis is thwarting Ragnarsson's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ragnarsson working to try and regain half guard.
Armis landing strikes from the mount.
Armis scoring with strikes but Ragnarsson is staying in there.
Armis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Armis with the ground and pound from mount.
Ragnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Ragnarsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
Ragnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armis landing punches.
Ragnarsson tries to reverse the position but Armis maintains control.
Armis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Armis looking to finish Ragnarsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ragnarsson!
Ragnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis landing punches.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armis looking to control but Ragnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ragnarsson is still in real trouble! Can Armis finish him?
Ragnarsson has given up his back. Will we see Armis going for some submissions?
Ragnarsson is trying to break free.
Armis working for a choke but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Armis 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.
Armis is looking for the choke from the back position but Ragnarsson is controlling his hands well.
Armis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ragnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Armis is looking to control Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Armis throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ragnarsson could be in trouble here!
Ragnarsson breaks Armis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armis throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armis takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armis defends it well.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Armis is just out of range.
Ragnarsson jabs Armis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Armis blocks a jab.
Armis misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Armis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armis misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Armis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armis is trying to defend but Ragnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Armis kicks Ragnarsson off and gets back to his feet.
Armis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli Armis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eli Armis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Armis.
Armis missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ragnarsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Armis trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Ragnarsson trying to move into half guard but instead Armis has managed to sweep!
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis throws an elbow that misses. Ragnarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armis's guard. Nice move by Ragnarsson!
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armis is pulling down on Ragnarsson's head to control his posture.
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Armis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ragnarsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Armis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Armis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Armis avoids it well.
Armis throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson works Armis's body with a nice hook.
Armis feints a jab promting Ragnarsson to slip. Armis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ragnarsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Armis throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis 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.
Armis looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Armis misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Armis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Armis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armis is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarsson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis has his hands on Ragnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis pulls Ragnarsson in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armis.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Armis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Armis looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Armis throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Armis.
Armis misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Armis coming out on top.
Armis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armis throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Armis lands with a good body shot.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Armis lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Armis.
Armis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnarsson.
Armis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armis lands the left hand.
Armis defending well as Ragnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Armis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Armis slips the punch.
Armis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson looking to score a takedown here. Armis is defending well but Ragnarsson drives through and ends up in Armis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Armis is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Armis has his foot on Ragnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armis holds on and takes a little breather.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot.
Armis catches Ragnarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armis throws out a powerful jab.
Armis jabs Ragnarsson right on the nose. Ragnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Armis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Armis moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armis.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Armis.
Armis looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson jabs at Armis's body.
Armis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ragnarsson backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson defending well as Armis loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armis defends it well.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Armis throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armis.
Armis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown attempt - Armis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Armis.
Armis scores with the left hand. Ragnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Armis swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Armis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Ragnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson lands the left hand.
Armis throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armis.
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armis looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Ragnarsson feints the counter takedown.
Armis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ragnarsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Armis lands with a shot to the body.
Armis misses with a body shot
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Armis controls Ragnarsson momentarily but Ragnarsson frees himself.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Armis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
Armis wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Ragnarsson working for a triangle but Armis defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armis postures up.
Armis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ragnarsson prevents Armis from improving position.
The ground and pound from Armis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis had his way with Sigurd Ragnarsson in 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. This is the final round!
Armis throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armis throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Armis moves out of range.
Armis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Ragnarsson coming out on top.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Armis.
Armis stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis misses with an uppercut.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Armis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armis throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Armis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Armis misses with a wild combination.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Armis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armis has time to react.
Armis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Armis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Armis slips the punch.
Armis throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Armis.
Eli Armis is winning the standup battle so far.
Armis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Armis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Armis, as that shot connected.
Armis misses with a series of wild punches.
Armis misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armis loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Armis misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Armis.
Ragnarsson defending well as Armis loads up on a big left hand.
And Ragnarsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Armis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Armis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Armis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Ragnarsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Armis.
Ragnarsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armis throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armis working a defensive guard here.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Armis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis is really struggling to control Ragnarsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Armis keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Armis misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armis.
Armis misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Armis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Armis!
Eli Armis retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Eli Armis, 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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