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HFC 301 Yiftos vs Satan II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antero Vasara!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara misses with a body shot.
Molovgomedov throws a hook but Vasara blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Vasara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Vasara moves out of range.
Vasara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vasara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Molovgomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Molovgomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasara's sensitive parts.
Vasara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasara throws a lazy right hand but Molovgomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Molovgomedov's head backwards.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Molovgomedov misses with a right hand
and Vasara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Vasara throws out a counter right but Molovgomedov avoids it with no problem.
Molovgomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasara. That did some damage!
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Antero Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Vasara counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molovgomedov.
Vasara misses with a straight left.
Molovgomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Vasara.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Vasara saw that one coming.
Vasara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molovgomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasara misses with a right hand
and Molovgomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Vasara 's knee.
Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab from Vasara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasara.
Vasara takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasara misses the target.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but Vasara moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasara! But no joy.
Vasara catches Molovgomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasara lands a jab-cross combination.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Molovgomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Vasara is defending well.
Molovgomedov is thwarting Vasara's attempts to control the position.
Molovgomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov prevents Vasara from improving his position.
Molovgomedov tries to pass to full mount but Vasara defends it.
Molovgomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Molovgomedov passes to side control.
Molovgomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasara is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov working the head with strikes.
Vasara tries to improve position but can't.
Molovgomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Molovgomedov's best efforts.
Molovgomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Molovgomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vasara is pressing down on Molovgomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vasara looking to control.
Molovgomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasara is trying to keep Molovgomedov in close.
Molovgomedov 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.
Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Molovgomedov stuns Vasara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasara with a hook.
Molovgomedov tests Vasara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molovgomedov lands a big shot that drops Vasara! Can he finish him?
Vasara is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasara is still in real trouble! Can Molovgomedov finish him?
Vasara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Molovgomedov controls the pace.
Molovgomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vasara's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx. Tebato Nakara told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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157 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakara closes the distance and clinches.
Nakara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakara lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakara.
Nakara lands a shoulder strike.
Jaxee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaxee is trying to force a seperation but Nakara has the dominant position.
Nakara misses with some punches.
Nakara lands an uppercut.
Jaxee tries to break the clinch but Nakara is controlling the position.
Jaxee wants to break free but Nakara has control.
Jaxee wants to stall.
Nakara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaxees head.
Jaxee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakara tries to throw a body punch but Jaxee avoids it by throwing Nakara back against the cage.
Jaxee blocking some punches.
Nakara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jaxee.
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!
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaxee backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxee is trying to force a seperation but Nakara has the dominant position.
Jaxee blocks an uppercut.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaxee.
Nakara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaxee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakara can't find room to land a body shot as Jaxee controls the action.
Jaxee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jaxee blocking some punches.
Jaxee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaxee tries to circle away but Nakara has him pinned against the cage.
Jaxee lands a right hand.
Jaxee lands a right hand.
Nakara scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaxee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Nakara fails to land.
Nakara misses with some punches.
Jaxee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Jaxee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakara scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaxee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakara closes the distance but Jaxee moves to the side
and Jaxee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaxee, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nakara.
Jaxee wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakara won't allow it.
Nakara gets through Jaxee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakara misses with a body punch.
Nakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaxee breaks from the clinch.
Nakara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nakara throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara prevents Jaxee from breaking the clinch.
Nakara tries to throw a body punch but Jaxee avoids it by throwing Nakara back against the cage.
Jaxee blocks an uppercut.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaxee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaxee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaxee looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakara.
Nakara pushes Jaxee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaxee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaxee misses with a straight left.
Nakara gets a clinch.
Nakara lands with a right to the head.
Jaxee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakara walks away with a smile on his face. Jaxee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jaxee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakara.
Nakara wants to clinch up but Jaxee keeps it at a distance.
Nakara moves into range and clinches up with Jaxee.
A shot in the inside from Nakara.
Nakara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaxee's efforts to push away.
Jaxee breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee gets tackled into the cage by Nakara. Nakara maintains the clinch.
Nakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaxee breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakara moves away.
Jaxee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakara moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaxee tries to circle away but Nakara has him pinned against the cage.
Nakara lands a body punch.
Nakara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakara can't find room to land a body shot as Jaxee controls the action.
Nakara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaxee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakara has him pressed against the cage.
Nakara misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakara.
Jaxee takes a shot to the head.
Jaxee can't break the clinch.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaxee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakara has managed to clinch.
Jaxee manages to break the clinch.
Nakara rushes Jaxee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaxee misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaxee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaxee has had enough of the clinch but Nakara keeps him there for the moment.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaxee wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakara won't allow it.
Nakara can't find room to land a body shot as Jaxee controls the action.
Nakara letting Jaxee take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Jaxee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakara blocks a body shot from Jaxee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxee has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaxee.
Jaxee trying to control the position but instead, Nakara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaxee into the cage.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaxee blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaxee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaxee blocks an uppercut.
Tebato Nakara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakara has a couple of punches blocked by Jaxee.
Nakara pushes Jaxee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaxee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaxee tries to break free but Nakara pushes him back against the cage.
Nakara has a couple of punches blocked by Jaxee.
Nakara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nakara.
A short right from Nakara.
Jaxee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaxee working aggressively here.
Jaxee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakara to keep the fight standing.
Nakara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaxee jumps into guard, dragging Nakara to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakara 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.
Jaxee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Nakara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakara tries for a kimura but Jaxee is defending well.
Nakara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nakara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nakara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaxee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaxee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaxee gets back to half guard.
Jaxee is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakara.
Nakara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaxee is just riding it out for now. Nakara eventually gives up the hold.
Nakara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaxee is just riding it out for now. Nakara eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaxee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jaxee controlling Nakara's posture.
Nakara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaxee can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaxee trying to control but Nakara postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaxee sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tebato Nakara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jaxee throws a body punch but Nakara moves out of range.
Nakara wants to clinch up but Jaxee keeps it at a distance.
Jaxee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaxee lands a body shot.
Nakara tries to clinch up but Jaxee circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakara darts in trying to clinch
and Jaxee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakara clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
Jaxee lands a nice uppercut.
Nakara lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Jaxee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaxee pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaxee is on top in guard.
Nakara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaxee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara looking for a guillotine here but Jaxee defends easily.
Nakara keeping moving, preventing Jaxee from controlling successfully.
Jaxee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nakara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaxee is aware though and is defending well.
Nakara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jaxee uses it to pass to side control.
Jaxee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nakara is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaxee off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakara's guard. Nice work there by Jaxee.
Nakara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaxee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nakara is tightening it up a little... Jaxee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jaxee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jaxee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nakara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tebato Nakara!
Tebato Nakara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronnie McDonald enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcatraz.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Alcatraz tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Alcatraz back against the cage.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcatraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcatraz throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Alcatraz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alcatraz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alcatraz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to bench press Alcatraz off him but Alcatraz keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Alcatraz controls the position.
McDonald defending against the ground and pound.
McDonald tries to buck Alcatraz off but Alcatraz is having none of it.
Alcatraz is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Alcatraz wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alcatraz prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald is staying active underneath Alcatraz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Alcatraz has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald is controlling Alcatraz's trapped leg to prevent Alcatraz from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alcatraz defends it nicely.
McDonald darts in and clinches Alcatraz up against the cage.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alcatraz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Alcatraz misses with some punches.
Alcatraz lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald is trying to trip Alcatraz. He has hold of a leg but Alcatraz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDonald persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcatraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alcatraz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stops Alcatraz from standing up.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Alcatraz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcatraz lands a front kick.
Alcatraz slips under a jab.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
Alcatraz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alcatraz is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alcatraz avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcatraz keeps working.
Alcatraz is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount!
McDonald controlling his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McDonald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alcatraz is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Alcatraz is bucking up trying to escape but McDonald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonald unloading with bombs!
McDonald with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Alcatraz is squirming around nicely.
Alcatraz tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alcatraz is on top in guard.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alcatraz wants to stand and escape but instead McDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alcatraz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald passes Alcatraz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Alcatraz's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alcatraz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ronnie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcatraz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
McDonald trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Alcatraz is retaining full guard.
Alcatraz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alcatraz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Alcatraz keeps moving.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
Alcatraz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alcatraz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald pushes down on Alcatraz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to control but Alcatraz is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Alcatraz.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alcatraz sprawls well. Alcatraz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Alcatraz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Nice body punch from Alcatraz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alcatraz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alcatraz after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alcatraz can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Alcatraz tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alcatraz tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alcatraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Alcatraz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alcatraz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcatraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
McDonald blocks an elbow strike from Alcatraz.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alcatraz walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcatraz tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alcatraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alcatraz pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alcatraz lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but Alcatraz is a slippery customer.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alcatraz won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Alcatraz is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Alcatraz trying to control here.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Alcatraz's temple.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is taking a breather. Alcatraz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alcatraz tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Alcatraz is defending it quite comfortably.
Alcatraz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alcatraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alcatraz!
Robbie Alcatraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Alcatraz is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
Alcatraz regains half guard.
McDonald working Alcatraz over with strikes.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alcatraz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie McDonald.
I've got McDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
An out of breath Ronnie McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Hewitt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Hunt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a right and a left that Hewitt avoids nicely.
Hewitt looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hewitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hewitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hewitt connects with a body shot.
Hewitt works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hewitt scores with a one two! Hunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Hewitt.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Hewitt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hewitt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Hewitt moved out of range.
Hewitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hewitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hewitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Hewitt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Hewitt has him pressed against the cage.
Hewitt lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Hewitt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt blocking some punches.
Hewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hewitt.
Hunt is trying to push Hewitt away but Hewitt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Hewitt.
Hewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hewitt prevents Hunt from breaking the clinch.
Hewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt is rocked!
Hewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hewitt finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hewitt.
Hunt looks winded!
Hewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hewitt lands a body punch.
Hewitt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hewitt cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Hewitt drops Hunt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hunt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Hunt pressed against the cage. Hewitt frees himself up and cracks Hunt with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Hunt crumples to the floor, out cold! Hewitt jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hewitt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squiggy Squirrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Squiggy Squirrelly!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Squirrelly.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taylor eats them both and turns towards Squirrelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Squirrelly.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squirrelly feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Squirrelly throws a front kick aimed at Taylor's knee but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Squirrelly cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Squirrelly misses with a looping left.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Squirrelly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Squirrelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Squirrelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Squirrelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Squirrelly throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Squirrelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Squirrelly.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Squirrelly scores with a jab.
Squirrelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Squirrelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squirrelly lands with a right hand.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Squirrelly is quick to defend against it.
Squirrelly misses with a looping right.
Squirrelly punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Squirrelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Squirrelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick but Taylor checks it.
Squirrelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Squirrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Squirrelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Squirrelly!
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Squirrelly is looking for a sweep.
Taylor trying to control the position but Squirrelly is working away.
Squirrelly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
Squirrelly wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down.
Taylor landing strikes.
Squirrelly wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor landing strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Taylor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Squirrelly is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squirrelly is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Squirrelly wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Squirrelly wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squiggy Squirrelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Squirrelly fights it but they end up in guard.
Squirrelly wants to get back to his feet but Taylor passes into half guard.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squirrelly keeps working.
Squirrelly wants to stand back up but Taylor manages to pass into side control.
Taylor trying to control the position but Squirrelly is working away.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrelly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taylor tries for a kimura but Squirrelly is defending well.
Squirrelly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taylor is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor controlling the position.
Squirrelly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Squirrelly is trying to improve his position.
Squirrelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Squirrelly is trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Squirrelly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Squirrelly throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Squirrelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Squirrelly stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Squirrelly scores with a body shot.
Squirrelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Squirrelly swivels and escapes.
Squirrelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Squirrelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squirrelly pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Squirrelly!
Squirrelly explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Squirrelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Squirrelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Squirrelly scores with a nice strike.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Squirrelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Squirrelly thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Squirrelly is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Squirrelly circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Squirrelly sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Squirrelly throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Squirrelly throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squiggy Squirrelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Squirrelly pinned against the cage. Squirrelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Squirrelly throws a front kick aimed at Taylor's knee but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Squirrelly. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Squirrelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Squirrelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Squirrelly defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Squirrelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squirrelly looks to land a combination. Taylor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Squirrelly misses its intended target.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Squirrelly is quick to defend against it.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Squirrelly misses with a looping left.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Squirrelly sprawls and moves away.
Squirrelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Squirrelly's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Squirrelly wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor stands up over Squirrelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Squirrelly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Squirrelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Squirrelly.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Squirrelly but Squirrelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
A swing and a miss from Squirrelly.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Squirrelly avoids it well and moves away.
Squirrelly takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Squirrelly is quick to defend against it.
Squirrelly throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taylor slips under a jab from Squirrelly.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Squirrelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Squiggy Squirrelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Squirrelly throws out the jab.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Squirrelly as he avoids it easily.
Squirrelly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Squirrelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Squirrelly throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Squirrelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squirrelly throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor shoots in but Squirrelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Squirrelly.
Squiggy Squirrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Squirrelly. Beautiful body shot.
Squirrelly takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Squirrelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Squirrelly misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Squirrelly throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Squirrelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Squirrelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeffrey Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squiggy Squirrelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Squirrelly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squiggy Squirrelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff. Macotti has chosen Drown - Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
17 - 5 - 1 |
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203 lbs
24 - 16 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti tries to clinch up
and Artist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macotti takes one to the side of the head.
Artist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Artist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artist scores with a jab to the body.
Macotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macotti throws a one two combo.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Macotti.
Macotti dodges the punch combination from Artist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artist.
Macotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artist.
Macotti works the jab nicely.
Artist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Artist, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist takes an elbow to the temple.
Artist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
Macotti pushes Artist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Artist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Macotti connects with the punch.
Artist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macotti scores with a takedown into Artist's guard.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
Macotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Artist is keeping the position for now.
Macotti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Artist manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist postures up in Macotti's guard and throws a big left but Macotti blocks it.
Artist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Artist wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Artist with a nice head shot there.
Artist lying in Macotti's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Macotti decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Artist taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Staunton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complete throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Complete misses the target.
Complete fails with the takedown
and Staunton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Complete looks to throw the jab but Staunton is out of range.
Staunton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Staunton misses with a straight left.
Complete tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Staunton defends well and Complete ends up having to push Staunton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Staunton swinging wildly here.
Mr Complete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staunton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Complete's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton slaps away a takedown attempt from Complete, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steve Staunton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Complete.
Some wild striking there from Staunton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complete misses with a takedown attempt
and Staunton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Complete gets the takedown into side control.
Staunton sneaks out the side door and pushes Complete away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Staunton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Complete misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Complete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complete is looking to clinch.
Staunton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Staunton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Complete on the side of the head.
Complete scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Staunton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton throws a hook to the side of Complete's head but Complete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Staunton as Complete shoots in.
Steve Staunton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Complete clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staunton.
Nice body punch from Staunton - that landed with a thud.
Complete misses with a punch on the inside.
Staunton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Staunton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Complete looks winded!
Staunton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mr Complete has been cut.
Staunton presses Complete against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Staunton breaks the clinch.
Complete takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Staunton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Staunton cracks Complete with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Staunton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Complete to stand back up!
Staunton connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complete throws a head kick but Staunton moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Staunton misses its target.
Complete throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Staunton's waist but Staunton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Complete off to one side.
Whack! Staunton lands a heavy head kick that drops Complete. The ref tackles Staunton to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Complete was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Steve Staunton!
Steve Staunton is the new middleweight champion!
Steve Staunton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Baby Huey - A change is going to come. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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37
283 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Kamen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huey, pushing him back against the cage.
Huey is trying to break the clinch but Kamen has him pressed against the cage.
Kamen pushes Huey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamen lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Baby Huey has been cut.
Kamen rushes Huey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamen prevents Huey from breaking the clinch.
Kamen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamen lands a hook that snaps the head of Huey backwards.
Kamen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Huey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Huey has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Kamen fails to land.
Kamen misses with a punch to the body.
Kamen prevents Huey from breaking the clinch.
Kamen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Huey up against the cage.
Kamen misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamen.
Kamen has Huey pressed against the cage, preventing Huey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Huey is trying to break the clinch but Kamen has him pressed against the cage.
Huey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huey is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamen has double underhooks.
Huey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamen has him pressed against the cage.
Kamen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huey can't break the clinch.
Huey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamen.
Huey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huey is trying to force a seperation but Kamen has the dominant position.
Huey is trying to push Kamen away but Kamen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Huey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Kamen.
Kamen keeps control of Huey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kamen.
Huey is breathing heavily.
Kamen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huey backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamen.
Kamen struggles to land a body shot inside as Huey controls his hands.
Kamen misses with a punch to the body.
Huey blocks a body shot from Kamen.
Kamen tries a body shot but Huey blocks it.
Huey is trying to break the clinch but Kamen is controlling him.
Kamen has Huey pressed against the cage, preventing Huey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamen pushes Huey against the cage. Kamen is working some dirty boxing. Kamen pushes off with a quick right hook! Huey goes down! Huey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kamen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
Charles Kamen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan has chosen Disciple as his entrance music. Sisa Yiftos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
275 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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30
288 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucifer Satan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos fails to land the takedown.
Yiftos throws an overhand right that lands on Satan's shoulder, as Satan tries to avoid the shot.
Yiftos moves in looking to clinch but Satan pushes him off.
Yiftos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Yiftos is looking to clinch but Satan is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Yiftos misses its intended target.
Yiftos shoots for a takedown but Satan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Satan does no damage.
Yiftos tries to clinch but Satan is having none of it.
Satan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yiftos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yiftos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
Yiftos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Satan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yiftos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Satan can pounce on him.
Satan throws a hook to the side of Yiftos's head but Yiftos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yiftos was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
Jab from Satan.
It looks like Sisa Yiftos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan is looking to land body kicks.
Satan cracks Yiftos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yiftos falls backwards against the cage. Satan follows up with more strikes that drop Yiftos to his knees. Satan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yiftos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Satan!
Lucifer Satan is the new heavyweight champion!
Lucifer Satan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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