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Carnage 27 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Chernobyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen The Whispers - Rock Steady as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gus Chernobyl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Chernobyl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Chernobyl.
A head kick from Chernobyl lands but Reilly takes it in his stride.
Reilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl scores with a body shot.
Chernobyl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chernobyl throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernobyl misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Chernobyl.
Reilly blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernobyl takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Chernobyl closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chernobyl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernobyl slips a straight right by Reilly.
Chernobyl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Chernobyl misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Reilly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chernobyl counters with a left to the body.
Chernobyl cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chernobyl - that will leave a mark!
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernobyl.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chernobyl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chernobyl scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Chernobyl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Reilly coming out on top.
Reilly scores with the left hand. Chernobyl knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernobyl scores with a leg kick.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Chernobyl throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Chernobyl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chernobyl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Chernobyl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly swinging wildly here.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernobyl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Chernobyl just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chernobyl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl misses with a wild combination.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chernobyl throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Chernobyl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chernobyl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chernobyl misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Reilly.
Reilly takes a swing at Chernobyl's ribcage but misses.
Chernobyl swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chernobyl scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernobyl as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernobyl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernobyl manages to avoid it.
Chernobyl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Chernobyl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Chernobyl counters with a nice leg kick.
Chernobyl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Chernobyl avoids it with no problem.
Reilly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chernobyl.
Reilly works Chernobyl's body with a nice hook.
Chernobyl misses with a hook to the body
and Reilly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reilly stuns Chernobyl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly stuns Chernobyl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Chernobyl.
Reilly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Chernobyl's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernobyl connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Chernobyl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
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 Gus Chernobyl will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chernobyl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chernobyl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Chernobyl.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly takes a swing at Chernobyl's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernobyl misses the target.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernobyl was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Chernobyl misses its target.
Chernobyl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernobyl moves away.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Mike Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernobyl.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernobyl.
A nice side step and Reilly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobyl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chernobyl scores with a jab to the body.
Chernobyl is looking to wear down Reilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reilly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chernobyl.
We've been told by Chernobyl's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reilly ducks right into an uppercut from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
Chernobyl is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Chernobyl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chernobyl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chernobyl punishes Reilly's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Chernobyl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reilly takes a swing at Chernobyl's ribcage but misses.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernobyl lands a jab to the nose.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Chernobyl tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernobyl takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Chernobyl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chernobyl.
Chernobyl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reilly works the jab nicely.
Gus Chernobyl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Chernobyl does it's job there.
Chernobyl just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Reilly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chernobyl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chernobyl moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Chernobyl lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly throws a good cross that connects.
Reilly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reilly.
Chernobyl connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernobyl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chernobyl thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Chernobyl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly moves out of range as Chernobyl strikes.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernobyl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a good body shot.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chernobyl doesn't seem phased though.
Chernobyl slips under a jab from Reilly.
Chernobyl scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Chernobyl misses with a lunging right hand
and Reilly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chernobyl lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chernobyl throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Reilly scores with the left hand. Chernobyl knows he should have avoided that one.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernobyl manages to avoid it.
Chernobyl lands a slapping body shot.
Chernobyl throws a sloppy head kick and Reilly moves out of range easily.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernobyl.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chernobyl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernobyl. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernobyl swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Reilly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chernobyl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chernobyl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reilly takes a swing at Chernobyl's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Chernobyl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chernobyl lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reilly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reilly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chernobyl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chernobyl misses with a shot to the body
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Chernobyl throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Chernobyl avoids nicely.
Chernobyl lands a jab to the nose.
Reilly drops his hands momentarily and Chernobyl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chernobyl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernobyl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobyl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly slips a straight right by Chernobyl.
The fighters circling - Chernobyl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly digs a good body shot into Chernobyl's ribs.
Chernobyl looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Chernobyl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Chernobyl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernobyl circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Chernobyl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernobyl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly punishes Chernobyl's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly lands a jab.
Chernobyl thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
Reilly has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernobyl. Chernobyl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernobyl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Chernobyl is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Chernobyl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Reilly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheers as Chernobyl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Chernobyl throws a sloppy head kick and Reilly moves out of range easily.
Chernobyl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.
Chernobyl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Chernobyl scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernobyl throws out the jab.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reilly throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chernobyl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Chernobyl.
Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chernobyl doesn't seem bothered though.
Reilly connects with a body shot.
Reilly lands a body shot.
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!
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernobyl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernobyl moves away.
Chernobyl ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Chernobyl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Nice body punch from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernobyl.
Good exchange - Reilly coming out on top.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Chernobyl.
Chernobyl scores with a kick to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernobyl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reilly!
A relieved looking Mike Reilly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen Come Out and Fight! as his entrance music. 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan McClain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quinn doesn't manage to clinch there - McClain circles away.
McClain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liam Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Dan McClain has been cut.
McClain connects with a body shot.
McClain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McClain moves out of range as Quinn strikes.
Quinn instigates a clinch.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by McClain.
Quinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McClain.
Quinn tries a body shot but McClain blocks it.
McClain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McClain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn avoiding damage as McClain throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain stalls.
McClain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McClains head.
McClain blocks an uppercut.
McClain blocking some punches.
Quinn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from McClain on the inside.
Quinn avoids the elbow strike from McClain, against the cage.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quinn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
McClain misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClain tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by McClain.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Quinn blocks a body shot from McClain.
McClain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Quinn on the inside.
McClain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Quinn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quinn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McClain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quinn can turn it around.
McClain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
McClain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McClain blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Quinn as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from McClain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain misses with a punch to the body.
McClain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
McClain misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McClain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClain.
Quinn misses with some punches.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn misses with some punches.
McClain lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClain's elbow.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by McClain.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as McClain controls his hands.
Quinn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McClain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn working aggressively here.
McClain pushes off an throws an elbow but Quinn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but McClain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn pushes McClain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClain misses with an elbow strike.
McClain pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McClain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from McClain.
McClain works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClain.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McClain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
McClain struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
McClain scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Dan McClain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan McClain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Quinn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Quinn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quinn is looking to clinch.
Quinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quinn rushes McClain and presses him up against the cage.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClain.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClain's elbow.
McClain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McClain fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn blocks a body shot from McClain.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClain's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClain misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from McClain.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by McClain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by McClain.
McClain blocks a body shot from Quinn.
A short right from McClain on the inside.
McClain missing with knees to the body.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McClain.
McClain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
McClain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
McClain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClain can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
McClain lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from McClain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClain tries to land knees in the clinch but Quinn avoids the damage to the body.
McClain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from McClain.
Quinn lands with a short shot to the head.
McClain works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
McClain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Quinn tries a body shot but McClain blocks it.
McClain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quinn tries a body shot but McClain blocks it.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
McClain lands a left hand.
Quinn avoids the elbow strike from McClain, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
McClain works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Quinn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McClain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quinn misses with some punches.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by McClain.
McClain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
McClain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McClain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from McClain.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
McClain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn pushes McClain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClain pushes Quinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClain scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McClain.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but McClain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain lands a shot to the body.
McClain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
McClain lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
McClain lands with a left to the head.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McClain throws a head punch that misses.
McClain struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by McClain.
McClain lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan McClain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan McClain's cut.
That's time! McClain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice cross by McClain.
McClain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinn tries to clinch but McClain moves out of range.
Quinn stuns McClain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from McClain misses.
McClain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McClain lands a slapping body shot.
Quinn doesn't manage to clinch there - McClain circles away.
It looked like McClain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McClain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClain ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
Quinn wants to clinch up but McClain keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain scores with a hook to the body. Quinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McClain.
Quinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by McClain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but McClain pushes him off.
Liam Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn is looking to clinch.
McClain connects with a body shot.
Quinn doesn't manage to clinch there - McClain circles away.
It looked like McClain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from McClain finds it's way through Quinn's defenses.
McClain walks into a left hand.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McClain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by McClain.
Quinn moves in looking to clinch but McClain pushes him off.
McClain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dan McClain is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinn tries to clinch up
letting McClain counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by McClain.
Dan McClain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quinn is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can McClain finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McClain is looking to counter punch.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Quinn tries to clinch there but McClain circles away.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McClain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch but McClain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClain swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
McClain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Quinn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McClain counters with a right hand to the body.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McClain keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like McClain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McClain misses with a few strikes there.
Quinn is looking to clinch but McClain is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from McClain misses its target.
McClain just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McClain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quinn moves to clinch but McClain breaks away
and McClain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quinn tries to clinch but McClain moves away
and McClain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quinn wants to clinch
enabling McClain to counter with a crisp jab.
Liam Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quinn moves away.
Quinn is looking to clinch.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McClain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClain swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
McClain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quinn misses with a hook
and McClain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like McClain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quinn.
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and McClain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McClain misses with a jab, cross combination.
McClain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quinn misses with a few strikes there.
McClain throwing a counter right hand but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan McClain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McClain 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan McClain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Simeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilberto Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeone slips under a jab from Dover.
Dover misses with an uppercut. Simeone saw that one coming.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dover.
Simeone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone looks to land a right hand but Dover moved out of range.
Dover swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
Dover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Dover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover misses with a body shot.
Dover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeone takes the fight into the clinch.
Simeone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover misses with a punch on the inside.
Dover working aggressively here.
Simeone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dover.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Simeone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dover.
It looks like Gilberto Simeone has been cut.
Dover throws a head punch that misses.
Dover lands a right hand.
Dover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Simeone.
Simeone lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeone.
Dover working aggressively here.
Dover misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dover on the inside.
Simeone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
Simeone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simeone lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Simeone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
Dover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover throws a lazy right hand but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dover lands with a shot to the body.
Dover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dover lands the left hand.
Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeone.
Simeone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeone.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover moves away from the strike by Simeone.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Dover swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeone misses with a body shot.
Simeone digs a good hook to Dover's body.
Simeone scores with a jab to the body.
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone moves into range and clinches up with Dover.
Simeone misses with the head strike.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Simeone.
Dover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.
Simeone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simeone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simeone.
Dover swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone lands a left hand.
Dover blocking some punches.
Dover lands a shoulder strike.
Simeone scores with a shoulder strike.
Simeone swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simeone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simeone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dover tries to work over Simeone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simeone.
Simeone digs a right hand underneath Dover's ribcage. Dover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dover blocking some punches.
Simeone breaks the clinch.
Simeone connects with a body shot that sends Dover's belly button to the back.
A big right from Simeone misses.
Simeone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simeone lands with a right hand.
Dover slips a jab from Simeone.
Simeone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dover has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Dover.
Simeone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simeone throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone connects with a right hand. Dover shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Simeone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
That's time! Dover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simeone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dover scrambles back to his feet.
Dover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Simeone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simeone scores with a decent looking hook.
Dover lands with an overhand left.
Simeone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dover.
Dover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeone.
Simeone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dover.
Simeone misses with a hook.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
and Simeone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Dover.
Simeone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Dover.
Simeone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dover's head.
Dover is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone throws a hook but Dover avoids it easily.
Dover misses with a body shot
and Simeone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone throws a shot to the body.
Simeone throws a series of strikes that have Dover backpedaling.
Dover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Simeone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simeone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dover.
Simeone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeone avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover swings widly with a right hand
letting Simeone counter with a right hand.
Jab from Simeone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Dover misses.
Dover throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simeone counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover cracks Simeone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simeone misses with a body punch
and Dover counters with a left to the body.
Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeone.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Dover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dover is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simeone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Simeone.
Dover moves out of range of the strikes.
Dover wants to clinch.
Simeone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dover on the side of the head.
A big right from Dover misses.
Dover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dover misses with a shot to the body
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dover loads up on a big right hand but Simeone slips the punch.
Simeone slips a jab from Dover.
Dover throws a shot from downtown. Simeone moves away and avoids it.
Dover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simeone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dover at a distance.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simeone throws a hook to the side of Dover's head but Dover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simeone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover lands a nice hook to Simeone's body. Simeone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dover slips a straight right by Simeone.
It looked like Dover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dover there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dover walks into a stiff left hand from Simeone.
Simeone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simeone lands with a nice body punch.
Simeone lands with a cross.
Simeone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simeone throws out a counter right but Dover avoids it with no problem.
Simeone throws a shot to the body.
Simeone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simeone 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.
Dover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Dover fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone misses the jab.
Dover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simeone misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeone.
Simeone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dover is just out of range.
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Simeone tries a low kick but Dover avoids it.
Dover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dover catches Simeone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simeone throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Dover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Simeone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simeone throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Dover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone cracks a nice hook into Dover's ribs.
Dover throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone throws a nice looking combination but Dover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeone throws a hook but Dover blocks it.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Simeone misses the target.
Dover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover connects with a body shot.
Simeone jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simeone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dover's hands.
Dover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
Simeone misses with a body shot.
A big right from Simeone misses.
Simeone misses with a wild combination.
As Simeone looks to move away, Dover throws a big counter combo but Simeone just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone looks to land a left hand but Dover moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeone misses with a looping right.
Dover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simeone on the side of the head.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone misses the shot to the body.
Dover throws a hook but Simeone blocks it.
Simeone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dover misses with a looping left.
Dover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simeone slips under a jab.
Simeone wants to counter the offense by Dover and move into the clinch position.
Simeone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dover swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone throws out a counter right but Dover avoids it with no problem.
Simeone scores with a jab to the body.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Simeone.
A swing and a miss from Simeone.
Simeone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Dover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Dover moves out of range as Simeone strikes.
Simeone lands a nice hook to Dover's body. Dover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dover moves to clinch but Simeone breaks away
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Dover misses its intended target.
Simeone with a hook.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Simeone.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
Dover scores with a nice right hand.
Dover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeone.
Dover was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
Simeone connects with a jab.
Simeone jabs at Dover's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone throws out a loose jab but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone looks to throw the jab but Dover is out of range.
Simeone throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Simeone scores with a nice right hand.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Simeone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dover blocks a jab.
Jab from Simeone.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simeone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Simeone.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
Simeone scores with a nice right hand.
Simeone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Simeone misses its intended target.
Simeone cracks Dover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dover throws a shot from downtown. Simeone moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover throws a body shot but no joy.
Simeone jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simeone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Simeone!
Gilberto Simeone 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marious La De Hoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty The Viper Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marious La De Hoya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matty The Viper Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La De Hoya lands a lovely overhand right.
Pritchard lands a jab to La De Hoya's midsection.
Pritchard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from La De Hoya misses its target.
La De Hoya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pritchard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
La De Hoya is looking to clinch.
Pritchard with the counter takedown but La De Hoya avoids it easily.
A low kick from La De Hoya misses
and Pritchard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
La De Hoya is positioning himself well to prevent Pritchard advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pritchard is looking for a kimura but La De Hoya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pritchard to get the leverage.
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!
Pritchard is looking for a kimura here.
Pritchard wants to pass to mount but La De Hoya is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
La De Hoya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pritchard.
Pritchard is trying to control the action in half guard but La De Hoya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pritchard thows a huge punch but La De Hoya dodges it nicely.
La De Hoya gets back to full guard.
Pritchard postures up and lands a big shot to La De Hoya's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
La De Hoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pritchard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pritchard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pritchard trying to control the position but La De Hoya is working away.
Pritchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by La De Hoya, who protects the arm well.
La De Hoya stops Pritchard from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. La De Hoya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
La De Hoya is looking to reverse the position.
Pritchard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
La De Hoya struggling a bit here.
Pritchard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, La De Hoya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pritchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but La De Hoya keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but La De Hoya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pritchard lands a decent elbow from side control.
La De Hoya is not content to let Pritchard control the position.
Pritchard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pritchard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pritchard is trying to get an arm triangle but La De Hoya is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty The Viper Pritchard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot lands for Pritchard.
La De Hoya clinches.
La De Hoya slowing the pace effectively.
Pritchard is looking to take this one to the mat.
La De Hoya works on Pritchard's body with a couple of short punches.
Pritchard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La De Hoya lands a body shot.
Pritchard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La De Hoya is defending well.
Pritchard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. La De Hoya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marious La De Hoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty The Viper Pritchard.
Pritchard is trying to trip La De Hoya. He has hold of a leg but La De Hoya is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pritchard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard looking to pass the guard.
La De Hoya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
La De Hoya trying to keep a closed guard but Pritchard is proving a slippery customer.
Matty The Viper Pritchard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La De Hoya is pulling down on Pritchard's head. It's preventing any offense from Pritchard, at least for the moment.
Pritchard won't allow La De Hoya to sweep him here.
La De Hoya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
La De Hoya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pritchard on the ground.
La De Hoya is trying to control the position but Pritchard postures up.
Pritchard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pritchard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La De Hoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pritchard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
La De Hoya keeping moving, preventing Pritchard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pritchard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
La De Hoya fails with an attempt to clinch.
La De Hoya ducks right into an uppercut from Pritchard.
La De Hoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
La De Hoya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pritchard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pritchard misses with a wild combination.
Pritchard shoots in for a takedown but La De Hoya shows good takedown defense.
La De Hoya lands with a hook. Pritchard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La De Hoya connects with a leg kick. Pritchard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La De Hoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
La De Hoya tries to clinch but Pritchard moves out of range.
Pritchard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matty The Viper Pritchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La De Hoya slips a jab and a cross from Pritchard.
Pritchard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pritchard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marious La De Hoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritchard tries to bum rush La De Hoya with a series of wild strikes but La De Hoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matty The Viper Pritchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La De Hoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Pritchard is just out of range.
Pritchard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pritchard scores with a nice right hand.
Pritchard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pritchard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pritchard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Pritchard misses.
Matty The Viper Pritchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pritchard swings widly with a right hand
and La De Hoya counters with a straight right hand.
Pritchard checks the leg kick.
Pritchard walks into a straight right hand from La De Hoya.
Pritchard scores with a hook.
A big right from Pritchard misses.
Pritchard misses with a hook. La De Hoya ducked under it nicely.
La De Hoya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La De Hoya rushes Pritchard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
La De Hoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matty The Viper Pritchard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
La De Hoya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pritchard moves away from the strike by La De Hoya.
Pritchard misses with a shot to the body
and La De Hoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La De Hoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pritchard manages to avoid it.
La De Hoya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pritchard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
La De Hoya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pritchard, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard is trying to pull guard but La De Hoya has him pressed against the cage.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
Pritchard takes a shot to the head.
La De Hoya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La De Hoya lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La De Hoya prevents the takedown attempt.
Marious La De Hoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty The Viper Pritchard.
Pritchard is trying to pull guard but La De Hoya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
Pritchard wants a takedown but no success here.
La De Hoya taking a breather.
Pritchard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pritchard tries to score a body lock takedown but La De Hoya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to La De Hoya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from La De Hoya.
Pritchard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La De Hoya prevents a takedown attempt there.
La De Hoya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pritchard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La De Hoya is defending well.
La De Hoya prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from La De Hoya as the two fighters clinch.
La De Hoya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards.
La De Hoya pushes Pritchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
La De Hoya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards.
Pritchard is rocked!
La De Hoya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pritchard is still on wobbly legs! Can La De Hoya finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La De Hoya pushes Pritchard against the cage. La De Hoya is working some dirty boxing. La De Hoya pushes off with a quick right hook! Pritchard goes down! Pritchard tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! La De Hoya moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marious La De Hoya!
Marious La De Hoya is the new featherweight champion!
Marious La De Hoya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lavrov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hurt- Johnny Cash. 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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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Lavrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Lancaster !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lavrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster forces Lavrov back against the cage and clinches.
Lavrov tries to break free but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage.
Lavrov misses with a punch to the body.
Lavrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lancaster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lavrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lancaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lancaster leaves Lavrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Lavrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavrov shoots and misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Lavrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lavrov backing away here, and Lancaster unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lavrov throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lavrov throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lavrov shoots and misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lavrov shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Lavrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lavrov moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Lavrov's ribcage. Lavrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster cracks Lavrov with a nice body shot.
Lancaster gets through Lavrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lavrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lavrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Lavrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lavrov's gas tank.
Lavrov is breathing heavily.
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!
Lancaster gets through Lavrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards.
Lavrov is rocked!
Lancaster cracks Lavrov with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a big uppercut that drops Lavrov! More strikes from Lancaster and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lavrov lies dazed against the cage as Lancaster celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Maxim Lavrov spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TheDragon Reborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Browne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reborn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Browne.
Reborn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Browne is out of range and Reborn settles back down.
Browne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Browne missing with a left hand there. Reborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reborn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Browne.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reborn.
Reborn misses the shot to the body.
Browne misses with a looping right.
Browne throws the left hand but Reborn avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Browne misses its intended target.
Reborn tries to counter by clinching up but Browne breaks away and moves out of range.
Browne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Browne misses the target.
TheDragon Reborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reborn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reborn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reborn stuffs the takedown attempt from Browne. Browne gets slowly back to his feet.
Reborn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne shoots in for a double leg but Reborn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Browne moves out of range as Reborn throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Browne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reborn - the referee stops the clock and Browne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reborn. Browne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Browne misses with a looping left.
Reborn throws a leg kick but Browne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Browne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Browne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reborn misses with a hook to the body
and Browne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reborn!
Reborn is trying to control Browne's posture but Browne avoids it.
Reborn tries to escape but Browne is in control.
Browne wants to control for a moment but Reborn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Reborn is trying to stand up here but Browne is controlling him well.
Reborn is trying to maintain the position but Browne is very close to passing his half guard.
Reborn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reborn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Browne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reborn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Browne is stalling here. Reborn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Browne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reborn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Browne is trying to control Reborn's posture but Reborn avoids it.
Reborn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reborn is trying to work for a kimura but Browne is defending well.
Browne wants to control but Reborn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to get to full guard but Reborn has control of the leg.
Browne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reborn is working away from the top position though.
Reborn stalling.
Browne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reborn is working for a kimura but Browne is defending it quite comfortably.
Browne trying to control from the bottom.
Browne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Browne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reborn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reborn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking for a guillotine here but Reborn defends easily.
Browne working for a triangle but Reborn defends it easily.
Browne working for a triangle but Reborn defends it easily.
Reborn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browne is keeping the position for now.
Browne working for a triangle but Reborn defends it easily.
Reborn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheDragon Reborn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reborn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reborn connects with an inside leg kick.
Reborn connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Reborn - just one landing.
Browne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reborn.
Reborn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reborn swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Reborn looks to throw the jab but Browne is out of range.
Browne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reborn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Browne scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Reborn.
Browne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reborn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reborn is looking for a sweep.
Browne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reborn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Browne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Browne tries for a kimura but Reborn is defending well.
Browne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reborn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Browne can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Reborn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Browne tries for a kimura but Reborn is defending well.
Reborn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Browne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Browne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tyrone Browne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Browne is looking to take a break and control but Reborn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reborn is trying to improve his position.
Browne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reborn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Browne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reborn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reborn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
TheDragon Reborn is winning the standup battle so far.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reborn misses the shot to the body.
Reborn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Browne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reborn.
Browne lands a nice shot to the body.
Browne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Browne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Browne throws a hook but Reborn blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne slips a straight right by Reborn.
Reborn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Reborn.
Reborn pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reborn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Browne jumps guard but Reborn stands there with Browne around his waist. Browne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reborn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Browne tries to pull guard but Reborn won't allow it.
Browne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reborn just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheDragon Reborn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Browne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reborn throws a leg kick
and Browne counters by clinching up.
Browne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reborn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Browne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Browne tries to pull guard but Reborn holds him up against the cage and eventually Browne drops back down to his feet.
Browne tries to pull guard but Reborn holds him up against the cage and eventually Browne drops back down to his feet.
TheDragon Reborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Browne.
Nice elbow from Reborn.
Browne jumps guard but Reborn stands there with Browne around his waist. Browne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reborn.
Browne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reborn smiles and moves away.
Browne throws a big shot that misses.
Browne drops his hands momentarily and Reborn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Browne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Browne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TheDragon Reborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reborn misses with a body kick.
Browne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reborn.
Reborn looks to land a body kick but Browne moved away.
Browne wants to counter with a clinch but Reborn pushes him away.
Reborn forces Browne back against the cage and clinches.
Browne is trying to pull guard but Reborn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Browne fails to pull guard.
Browne decides to pull guard.
Reborn trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
Reborn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reborn slips nicely into half guard.
Reborn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reborn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn seems to be looking for submissions.
Browne looking for submissions off his back.
Browne is defending against the submission attempts here by Reborn.
Browne looking for submissions off his back.
Browne trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne has given up his back here.
Browne showing good submission defense here.
Reborn trying to control.
Reborn keeps control of the position as Browne tries to break free.
Reborn gets his hands free as Browne looks to control.
Reborn has his arm under Browne's chin here. Game over son! Reborn squeezes tightly and Browne is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TheDragon Reborn!
TheDragon Reborn retains his middleweight title!
TheDragon Reborn looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Garringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djimon Babayega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Garringer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Djimon Babayega!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Garringer.
Babayega's corner calls for a 1-2. Babayega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garringer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babayega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babayega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garringer under the eye.
Garringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babayega.
Garringer moves out of range as Babayega strikes.
Garringer clinches up against the cage.
Babayega lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Babayega.
Babayega prevents a body shot from Garringer.
Our sources have told us that Garringer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Babayega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garringer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babayega.
Garringer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babayega blocks it with crossed arms.
Garringer tries to throw a body punch but Babayega avoids it by throwing Garringer back against the cage.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garringer.
Garringer pushes Babayega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babayega misses with a punch on the inside.
Babayega manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega throws a body shot but no joy.
Garringer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Babayega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garringer moves away.
Babayega clinches.
Babayega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garringer backwards.
Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Garringer controls the action.
Babayega has a couple of punches blocked by Garringer.
Babayega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garringer backwards.
Babayega lands a nice uppercut.
Garringer lands an elbow just above Babayega 's eye.
Garringer lands a body punch.
Garringer throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babayega.
Babayega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babayega struggles to land a body shot inside as Garringer controls his hands.
Babayega tries to throw a body punch but Garringer avoids it by throwing Babayega back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Garringer fails to land.
Garringer struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Garringer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babayega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Garringer.
Babayega tries to clinch up but Garringer circles away and keeps his distance.
Garringer tries to counter by clinching up but Babayega breaks away and moves out of range.
Garringer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Djimon Babayega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babayega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babayega swings for the body but Garringer moves out of range.
Babayega scores with a hook.
Garringer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babayega moves into the clinch.
Babayega scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Garringer on the inside.
Garringer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Garringer.
Babayega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babayega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garringer's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babayega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garringer is keeping busy.
Garringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garringer letting Babayega take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Babayega.
Babayega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garringer lands a nice uppercut.
Babayega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babayega.
Garringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babayega.
Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babayega misses with the head strike.
A short left from Babayega.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Garringer tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
Babayega misses with a punch on the inside.
Babayega misses with a punch on the inside.
Garringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Babayega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Babayega controlling the action here for a moment.
Garringer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babayegas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babayega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Garringer.
Garringer can't find room to land a body shot as Babayega controls the action.
Garringer blocks a body shot from Babayega.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babayega.
Garringer scores with a shoulder strike.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garringer.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garringer misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Garringer.
Babayega taking a breather.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garringer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garringer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garringer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djimon Babayega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garringer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Babayega closes the distance and clinches.
Garringer lands a shot to the body.
Garringer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babayega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babayega tries to throw a body punch but Garringer avoids it by throwing Babayega back against the cage.
Babayega dodges an elbow strike from Garringer.
Garringer lands an elbow inside.
Babayega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babayega scores with a shot to the side of Garringer's head.
Babayega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babayega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babayega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Babayega scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babayega working aggressively here.
Garringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garringer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Djimon Babayega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garringer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega tries to clinch up.
Garringer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garringer misses the jab.
Garringer moves out of range of the strikes.
Garringer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babayega.
Garringer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garringer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Babayega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Garringer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garringer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garringer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Garringer takes a shot to the head.
Djimon Babayega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Babayega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garringer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Babayega.
Garringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Garringer.
Babayega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garringer lands with a left to the head.
Babayega scores with a shoulder strike.
Babayega digs a right hand into Garringer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garringer's gas tank.
Babayega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garringer scores with a shot to the body.
Garringer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babayega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garringer moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Babayega.
Garringer misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Babayega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garringer throws a combination that misses
and Garringer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babayega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Garringer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babayega scores with a body shot.
Garringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babayega closes the distance and clinches.
Babayega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garringer scores with a shot to the side of Babayega's head.
Garringer lands with a left to the head.
Babayega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garringer's elbow.
Babayega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babayega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garringer backwards.
Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Garringer controls the action.
Babayega lands a body punch.
Garringer misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garringer throws a head punch that misses.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Garringer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babayega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garringer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babayega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babayega cracks Garringer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Babayega looks to land a left hand but Garringer moved out of range nicely.
Babayega moves out of range as Garringer strikes.
Garringer looks to land a left hand but Babayega moved out of range nicely.
Garringer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babayega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garringer throws a leg kick but Babayega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnar Garringer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babayega ducks right into an uppercut from Garringer.
Garringer drives through and clinches with Babayega against the cage.
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 Gunnar Garringer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babayega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garringer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babayega finds it's way round the side to connect with Garringer's head.
Babayega lands with a straight right. Garringer didn't see that one coming.
Garringer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babayega's calf.
Garringer drives through and clinches with Babayega against the cage.
Babayega tries to work over Garringer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garringer can't find room to land a body shot as Babayega controls the action.
Garringer misses with an elbow over the top.
Babayega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babayega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babayega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garringer backwards.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garringer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Babayega.
Garringer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Djimon Babayega 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garringer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Garringer on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Garringer.
Babayega blocks a body shot from Garringer.
Garringer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Garringer.
The referee calls for Garringer to work.
A short body shot lands from Garringer as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garringer.
Garringer tries to land a knee to the head but Babayega blocks with his arms.
Garringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garringer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babayega connects with a single shot there.
Garringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Babayega is just out of range.
Garringer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Babayega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babayega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garringer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Garringer.
Babayega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garringer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babayega, pushing him back against the cage.
Garringer blocks a body shot from Babayega.
Still in the clinch, Babayega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babayega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garringer can't find room to land a body shot as Babayega controls the action.
Garringer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garringer lands an elbow inside that Babayega shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Garringer.
Garringer working aggressively here.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babayega tries a body shot but Garringer blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babayega.
Garringer breaks the clinch.
Babayega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garringer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Babayega misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garringer. Babayega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babayega tries to counter with a clinch but Garringer shakes him off and moves away.
Babayega misses with a looping right.
Garringer misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babayega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garringer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Babayega.
Babayega scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babayega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garringer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babayega scores with a jab. Garringer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babayega throws the left hand but Garringer avoids the punch easily.
Babayega takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babayega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garringer manages to avoid it.
Babayega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garringer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garringer clinches up with Babayega and pushes him back against the cage.
Garringer lands with a light punch inside.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garringer misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Garringer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Djimon Babayega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garringer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babayega.
Babayega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garringer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Babayega tries to get set, Garringer tries to push him back and clinch up but Babayega manages to avoid the attempt.
Garringer lands with an overhand left.
Garringer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babayega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garringer.
Garringer is looking to counter the offense by Babayega and move into the clinch.
Babayega misses with a straight left.
Garringer throwing a counter right hand but Babayega manages to avoid it.
Babayega throws out a loose jab but Garringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garringer tries to counter by clinching up but Babayega breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garringer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Babayega.
Babayega throws a hook but Garringer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega misses with a body shot.
Garringer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Garringer misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Babayega misses.
Babayega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babayega throws a looping overhand right but Garringer ducks down to avoid it.
Garringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babayega was well out of range. Poor timing from Garringer.
Babayega throws a lazy uppercut
and Garringer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Garringer.
Garringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega tries a body shot but Garringer blocks it.
Babayega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babayega tries a body shot but Garringer blocks it.
Garringer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Babayega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Babayega keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garringer's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garringer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babayega cracks Garringer with a nice body shot.
Garringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garringer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babayega lands with a left to the head.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babayega misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garringer throws an elbow but misses.
Babayega gets through Garringer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Garringer fails to land.
A short uppercut from Garringer.
Babayega pushes Garringer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Babayega.
A shot in the inside from Babayega.
Garringer is rocked!
Garringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Garringer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babayega throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garringer wants to stall.
Garringer seems to have got his legs back now.
Babayega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Babayega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babayega blocks an elbow strike.
Garringer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow.
Garringer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babayega lands with a light punch inside.
Babayega blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Babayega.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Garringer.
Babayega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babayega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babayega misses with some punches.
Garringer pushes off an throws an elbow but Babayega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Babayega lands a big right hand that drops Garringer! The killer instinct kicks in and Babayega finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Babayega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djimon Babayega!
Djimon Babayega is the new light heavyweight champion!
Djimon Babayega decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Gunnar Garringer was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll get it next time. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cartel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Paris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cartel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Paris getting side control.
Still in half guard, Paris seems content to control.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paris is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Paris is pressing down on Lopez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lopez is holding on for now.
Paris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Paris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lopez is looking to control Paris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Lopez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paris rolls with it to try and escape but Lopez cranks on the arm and Paris is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartel Lopez!
Cartel Lopez is the new welterweight champion!
Cartel Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Cody Paris stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who cares, I'm here for a good time, not a long time.'.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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