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Carnage 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Irrozios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niki Toivonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irrozios's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, L'Algérino - Hasni. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Irrozios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niki Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen looks for a takedown but Irrozios sprawls well.
Toivonen drops his hands momentarily and Irrozios takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irrozios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irrozios throws an elbow but misses.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Irrozios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrozios misses with a knee strike.
Irrozios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen shoots in and drives through. Irrozios sprawls well.
Toivonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irrozios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toivonen somewhat.
Frank Irrozios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niki Toivonen.
Nice uppercut lands for Irrozios. That snapped Toivonen's head back.
Frank Irrozios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irrozios defends well and Toivonen ends up having to push Irrozios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Irrozios is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toivonen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toivonen.
Irrozios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Irrozios.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrozios clinches up against the cage.
Toivonen tries to pull guard but Irrozios won't allow it.
Irrozios letting Toivonen take a breather here.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Irrozios blocks it.
Irrozios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toivonen tries to break free but Irrozios pushes him back against the cage.
Toivonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Irrozios is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toivonen is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrozios throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Irrozios lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toivonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Irrozios finish him?
Irrozios cracks Toivonen with a big right hand and Toivonen goes down!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irrozios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Irrozios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrozios controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Toivonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Irrozios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irrozios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Toivonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toivonen looks winded!
Irrozios is in close to Toivonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Irrozios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toivonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Toivonen has momentary wrist control but Irrozios slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Irrozios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen keeping moving, preventing Irrozios from controlling successfully.
Irrozios throws a big elbow that misses.
Irrozios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irrozios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toivonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toivonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Irrozios cracks Toivonen with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrozios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Irrozios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irrozios throws a big elbow that misses.
Toivonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Irrozios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irrozios engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Irrozios dominated that round.
That's time! Irrozios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irrozios fails with a takedown attempt.
Irrozios lunges at Toivonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toivonen's hand.
Toivonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irrozios looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toivonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Irrozios's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrozios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toivonen defends well.
Irrozios tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrozios is looking for a triangle but Toivonen pushes his legs off easily.
Toivonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irrozios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toivonen has managed to get both his arms back between Irrozios's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irrozios keeping moving, preventing Toivonen from controlling successfully.
Toivonen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Irrozios's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toivonen trying to control but Irrozios is working from the bottom.
Irrozios 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.
Irrozios throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Irrozios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irrozios defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irrozios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irrozios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Irrozios fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Irrozios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Toivonen misses.
Irrozios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrozios throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Irrozios shoots in looking for a takedown but Toivonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irrozios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toivonen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irrozios as he jumps to the side.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Irrozios.
Toivonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irrozios avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrozios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Toivonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Toivonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irrozios did well to prevent Toivonen getting side control.
Irrozios pushes Toivonen off and gets back to his feet.
Irrozios is looking to chop away at Toivonen's legs.
Irrozios connects with a jab.
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Irrozios.
Toivonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irrozios lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Irrozios moved away.
Irrozios throws a head kick but Toivonen moves out of range.
Irrozios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toivonen.
Irrozios scores with a one two! Toivonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toivonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Irrozios. Irrozios gets slowly back to his feet.
Irrozios tries to sprawl but Toivonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Irrozios is trying to control but can't.
Irrozios is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toivonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toivonen's back!
Irrozios misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Irrozios dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Irrozios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irrozios lands with an overhand left.
Irrozios swinging wildly here.
Irrozios misses with a takedown attempt - Toivonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toivonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irrozios throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Irrozios's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrozios fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Irrozios is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen moves in looking to clinch but Irrozios pushes him off.
Niki Toivonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toivonen tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Irrozios misses the target.
Toivonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Irrozios's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen drops back looking for a leg! Irrozios is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irrozios manages to kick Toivonen off! Toivonen jumps back into Irrozios's guard.
Irrozios throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Toivonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Irrozios trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Irrozios trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Irrozios wants to sweep but no luck.
Toivonen pushing down on Irrozios's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irrozios has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toivonen is working away from the top position though.
Frank Irrozios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Irrozios is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Irrozios is not content to let Toivonen control the position.
Irrozios controlling the position well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toivonen tries to clinch up.
Frank Irrozios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irrozios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Irrozios cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Irrozios misses the jab.
Toivonen goes for a double leg but Irrozios avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irrozios continues to drive forward.
Irrozios cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrozios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irrozios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Irrozios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irrozios, pushing him back against the cage.
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toivonen tries to clinch up but Irrozios circles away and keeps his distance.
Irrozios feinted with a counter takedown.
Irrozios throws a head kick that misses
and Toivonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Irrozios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toivonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Toivonen with that takedown attempt.
Irrozios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toivonen wants to counter the offense by Irrozios and move into the clinch position.
Toivonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Irrozios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irrozios keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Irrozios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toivonen sprawls and moves away.
Toivonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irrozios counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrozios lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrozios shoots in looking for a takedown. Toivonen tries to sprawl out of it but Irrozios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toivonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toivonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Irrozios defends well and Toivonen ends up having to push Irrozios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Irrozios does it's job there.
Irrozios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toivonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Toivonen's guard now, I'm sure.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Irrozios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toivonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Irrozios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irrozios 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Irrozios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Stoica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoica comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Phenomenal. Myres has chosen In the End by Linkin Park as his entrance music. Shane Myres will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bogdan Stoica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres fails with a takedown attempt.
Myres wants to clinch up but Stoica keeps it at a distance.
Myres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stoica drops down looking for a counter takedown but Myres sprawls and moves away.
Stoica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stoica is trying to defend but Myres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres is looking for a kimura here.
Myres is working for a kimura but Stoica is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres is looking for a kimura but Stoica is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Myres to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myres seems to be working for a kimura but Stoica defends the submission attempt.
Myres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Myres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoica is just riding it out for now. Myres eventually gives up the hold.
Myres is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stoica is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Myres!
Shane Myres 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.
Bogdan Stoica spoke after the fight, saying 'You go BIG or you go home.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bedlaminov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Call to Arms. The crowd seem to be enjoying Emelianenko's choice of entrance music: Oй тo нe вeчep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Bedlaminov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Bedlaminov misses.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Bedlaminov avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Bedlaminov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bedlaminov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelianenko shoots in but Bedlaminov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bedlaminov on the side of the head.
It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov 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!
Bedlaminov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bedlaminov lands with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emelianenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Bedlaminov slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bedlaminov misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianenko feints a jab promting Bedlaminov to slip. Emelianenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bedlaminov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelianenko jabs Bedlaminov right on the nose. Bedlaminov blinks but takes it well.
Bedlaminov is rocked!
Bedlaminov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bedlaminov blocks a jab.
Bedlaminov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bedlaminov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bedlaminov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bedlaminov. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Bedlaminov.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bedlaminov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bedlaminov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bedlaminov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bedlaminov scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Emelianenko tests Bedlaminov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuri Bedlaminov's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Bedlaminov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bedlaminov pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Emelianenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bedlaminov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Bedlaminov ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Bedlaminov needs to keep his hands up - Emelianenko had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bedlaminov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bedlaminov.
Emelianenko lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Bedlaminov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bedlaminov throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Bedlaminov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Bedlaminov throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko drops Bedlaminov with a left and a right! Oh, Bedlaminov is hurt - Emelianenko dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Bedlaminov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bedlaminov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vendetta Alliance London Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedlaminov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emelianenko off and has taken his back!
Emelianenko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bedlaminov trying to control.
Emelianenko tries to escape the position.
Emelianenko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bedlaminov.
Emelianenko rolls, trying to escape but Bedlaminov keeps control of the position.
Bedlaminov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov has good solid back control here.
Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bedlaminov's guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bedlaminov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bedlaminov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bedlaminov ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bedlaminov throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bedlaminov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bedlaminov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bedlaminov doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Bedlaminov avoids nicely.
Bedlaminov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emelianenko ducks right into an uppercut from Bedlaminov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedlaminov looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Bedlaminov ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bedlaminov cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bedlaminov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov scores with a three punch combo!
Yuri Bedlaminov is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Bedlaminov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko tests Bedlaminov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bedlaminov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bedlaminov throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Bedlaminov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yuri Bedlaminov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bedlaminov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Yuri Bedlaminov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Bedlaminov's head but Bedlaminov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Bedlaminov moves away and avoids it.
Bedlaminov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bedlaminov looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bedlaminov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bedlaminov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bedlaminov's waist but Bedlaminov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Bedlaminov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Bedlaminov moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Bedlaminov finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bedlaminov.
A head punch on the inside from Bedlaminov fails to land.
Emelianenko seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Bedlaminov stands there with Emelianenko around his waist. Emelianenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bedlaminov smiles and moves away.
Yuri Bedlaminov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
A combination from Emelianenko does no damage.
Bedlaminov is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko with a hook.
Bedlaminov misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Emelianenko - just one landing.
Bedlaminov swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Bedlaminov's shoulder, as Bedlaminov tries to avoid the shot.
Bedlaminov fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Bedlaminov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bedlaminov throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bedlaminov lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
Emelianenko throws out a powerful jab.
Bedlaminov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the body
and Bedlaminov counters with a straight right hand.
Bedlaminov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bedlaminov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bedlaminov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Bedlaminov staying out of range there.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bedlaminov's hands.
A big left from Bedlaminov misses.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bedlaminov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Bedlaminov counters with a crisp right that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Bedlaminov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Bedlaminov!
A very excited looking Yuri Bedlaminov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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291 lbs
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Myres!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Ragnarsson misses
and Myres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson pushes Myres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Myres tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Myres is rocked!
Ragnarsson is leaning against Myres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Myres is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Myres looks winded!
Ragnarsson lands a body shot.
Myres seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Myres out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
James Myres spoke after the fight, saying 'When you play punch face sometimes you get knocked out. Hope you liked the fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brisco County Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avgolemono Magiritsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). County Jr comes to the cage accompanied by My Theme Song. Magiritsa has chosen ZORBA! as his entrance music. Avgolemono Magiritsa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avgolemono Magiritsa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magiritsa misses the jab.
Magiritsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but County Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Magiritsa.
County Jr lands with a good body shot.
County Jr lands with an overhand left.
County Jr scores with a one two! Magiritsa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Avgolemono Magiritsa has been cut.
County Jr swinging wildly here.
Magiritsa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magiritsa throws a shot from downtown. County Jr moves away and avoids it.
County Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magiritsa.
County Jr gets tackled into the cage by Magiritsa. Magiritsa maintains the clinch.
County Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magiritsa lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Magiritsa.
County Jr blocks an uppercut.
Magiritsa tries to work over County Jr 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magiritsa lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magiritsa misses with the head strike.
Magiritsa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
County Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magiritsa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and County Jr avoids it.
Magiritsa misses with some punches.
County Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
County Jr throws a head punch that misses.
County Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magiritsa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by County Jr .
A short right from Magiritsa on the inside.
Magiritsa tries to throw a body punch but County Jr avoids it by throwing Magiritsa back against the cage.
Magiritsa takes a shot to the head.
Magiritsa working aggressively here.
County Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Magiritsa has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magiritsa lands with a left to the head.
Magiritsa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
Magiritsa lands a shoulder strike.
County Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
County Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magiritsa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Magiritsa fails to land.
Magiritsa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from County Jr .
Magiritsa misses with some punches.
County Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Magiritsa.
Magiritsa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
County Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magiritsa is leaning against County Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magiritsa misses with some punches.
Magiritsa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite County Jr 's efforts to push away.
County Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
County Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magiritsa misses with some punches.
Magiritsa misses with some punches.
Magiritsa has a couple of punches blocked by County Jr .
County Jr misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Magiritsa.
Magiritsa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and County Jr avoids it.
Magiritsa has a couple of punches blocked by County Jr .
Magiritsa lands an uppercut.
Magiritsa lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on County Jr 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
County Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Magiritsa controls his hands.
County Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
County Jr lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magiritsa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magiritsa.
Magiritsa tries to land knees in the clinch but County Jr avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magiritsa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and County Jr avoids it.
Magiritsa blocking some punches.
County Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Magiritsa controls his hands.
County Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magiritsa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magiritsa blocking some punches.
County Jr is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avgolemono Magiritsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avgolemono Magiritsa's cut.
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.
County Jr jabs Magiritsa right on the nose. Magiritsa blinks but takes it well.
Avgolemono Magiritsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
County Jr misses with a two punch combination.
County Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magiritsa tries to counter with a clinch but County Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Brisco County Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Magiritsa lands.
Magiritsa tries to clinch but County Jr is having none of it.
Magiritsa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magiritsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
County Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by County Jr 's head coaches at Vegas Campania that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
County Jr scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
County Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
County Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magiritsa back to the cage. County Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
County Jr sends Magiritsa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! County Jr is motioning to the referee to let Magiritsa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magiritsa is rocked!
County Jr connects with a superb combination that knocks Magiritsa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles County Jr before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Magiritsa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brisco County Jr !
An out of breath Brisco County Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Avgolemono Magiritsa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Σκατά στα μουτρα σου!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Northcut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northcut comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Blue. Ryback comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superstition - Stevie Wonder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Casey Ryback 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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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Northcut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Northcut counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryback!
Ryback on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ryback really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Northcut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryback is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Northcut's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ryback takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Northcut in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Northcut working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryback is rocked!
Northcut 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.
Ryback is trying to escape the position but Northcut is controlling the position.
Ryback is still in real trouble! Can Northcut finish him?
Ryback takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northcut takes a little break here. Ryback wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryback tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Northcut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryback looks to move to half guard but instead Northcut has passed into mount! Damn!
Northcut with a couple of short strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Northcut! Ryback is hurt baaadly! Northcut is firing away with more strikes - Ryback is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Northcut!
After winning the bout, Rick Northcut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Casey Ryback spoke after the fight, saying 'Another cold day in Hell. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Garringer (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. 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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212 lbs
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211 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Garringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garringer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly throws a body punch but Garringer moves out of range.
Garringer avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Garringer.
Garringer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garringer misses with a two punch combination.
Garringer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garringer digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
Garringer scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Garringer.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Garringer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garringer has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Garringer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reilly.
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garringer closes the distance but Reilly moves to the side
and Reilly counters with a left and a right that stings Garringer.
Garringer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reilly is out of range and Garringer settles back down.
Reilly scores with a nice strike.
Garringer lands with a hook. Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garringer.
Garringer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Garringer misses with a kick to the body.
Garringer throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly swings for the body but Garringer moves out of range.
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garringer digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
Garringer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garringer moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Reilly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garringer doesn't seem bothered though.
Garringer throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Reilly as he connects with a hook.
Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
Garringer misses with a body shot
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Garringer wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Garringer throws a combination. Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reilly takes a swing at Garringer's ribcage but misses.
Garringer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garringer doesn't manage to clinch there - Reilly circles away.
Garringer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Garringer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garringer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garringer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Garringer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Garringer ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garringer under the eye.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reilly swings for the body but Garringer moves out of range.
Garringer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Reilly misses.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Garringer saw that one coming.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Garringer has Reilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly breaks the clinch.
Garringer ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Garringer blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Garringer lands a left and a right that send Reilly crashing to the mat, dazed. Garringer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reilly is rocked!
Garringer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reilly! But no joy.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Garringer finish him?
Garringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Garringer tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garringer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Garringer.
Garringer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reilly.
Garringer lands a big uppercut and Reilly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Reilly looks OK. Garringer waves Reilly back to his feet!
Garringer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Reilly misses.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garringer was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Garringer moves into the clinch successfully.
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 Gunnar Garringer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garringer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Garringer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Garringer saw that one coming.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garringer has Reilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garringer works on Reilly's body with a couple of short punches.
Garringer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reilly's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Garringer on the inside.
Reilly has had enough of the clinch but Garringer keeps him there for the moment.
Garringer lands an elbow inside.
Garringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly taking a breather.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garringer staying out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Reilly.
Garringer avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Garringer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garringer moves into the clinch.
Reilly controlling the action here for a moment.
Garringer lands a damaging elbow.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Garringer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reilly is trying to break free.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Garringer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garringer breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick.
Garringer clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garringer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reilly can turn it around.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Garringer controls his hands.
Reilly can't break the clinch.
Garringer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garringer tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Garringer avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly breaks from the clinch.
Garringer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Garringer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly scores with a nice right hand.
Garringer tries to clinch up.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
Garringer misses the body punch
and Reilly counters with a series of strikes that sends Garringer to the canvas! Reilly follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Garringer is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly trying to control but Garringer is working from the bottom.
Reilly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Reilly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Garringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Garringer with an uppercut!
Garringer pushes Reilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Garringer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reilly is trying to force a seperation but Garringer has the dominant position.
Garringer lands a damaging elbow.
Garringer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garringer slowing the pace effectively.
Reilly lands a body punch.
Garringer misses with some punches.
Garringer lands a body shot.
Garringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
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!
Garringer is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
Gunnar Garringer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garringer wants to clinch.
Reilly with a jab.
Garringer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Garringer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garringer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Garringer slips a straight right by Reilly.
Garringer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garringer.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Garringer avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garringer. Garringer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garringer doesn't manage to clinch there - Reilly circles away.
Reilly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garringer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garringer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garringer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garringer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reilly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reilly misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Garringer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly works Garringer's body with a nice hook.
Garringer tries to clinch up.
Garringer is looking to wear down Reilly with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Garringer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garringer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnar Garringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garringer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garringer clinches up with Reilly and pushes him 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!
Garringer stalling in the clinch but Reilly improves position.
The referee calls for Reilly to work.
Garringer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garringer is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garringer clinches up against the cage.
Garringer pushes Reilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garringer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly is trying to force a seperation but Garringer has the dominant position.
Garringer wants to stall.
Reilly wants to get back to striking at distance but Garringer won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Garringer takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly tries to break free but Garringer pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly pushes Garringer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Garringer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garringer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garringer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garringer wants to clinch
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Garringer is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garringer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garringer throws a shot to the body.
Garringer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garringer moves into the clinch.
Reilly takes an elbow to the temple.
Reilly breaks the clinch.
Garringer tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garringer takes the fight into the clinch.
Reilly is trying to break free.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reilly stalls.
Garringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Reilly.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gunnar Garringer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll get it next time. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lavrov has chosen Hurt- Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Maxim Lavrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lavrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Lavrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Lavrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lavrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Lavrov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lavrov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lavrov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Johnson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Johnson made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Maxim Lavrov had this to say: '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 Cedric Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheDragon Reborn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cedric Lancaster 's chin.
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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
7 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Lancaster !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reborn looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reborn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reborns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Reborn saw that one coming.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reborn.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Reborn.
Reborn throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Reborn tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster presses Reborn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
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 tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reborn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Reborn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
A right hook to the body lands for Reborn.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheDragon Reborn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Reborn.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Reborn, against the cage.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Reborn lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
Reborn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reborn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Reborn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reborn.
Reborn attempts a counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reborn tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster has Reborn pressed against the cage, preventing Reborn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Reborn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Reborn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Reborn'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!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reborn or not.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reborn.
Reborn tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Reborn jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster .
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Reborn's ribcage. Reborn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reborn is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lancaster just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheDragon Reborn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Lancaster 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!
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Reborn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reborn blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reborn pulls Lancaster into guard.
Lancaster stands up and waves to Reborn to follow him.
Lancaster closes the distance but Reborn moves to the side
and Reborn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster prevents Reborn from breaking the clinch.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reborn is rocked!
Lancaster drops Reborn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reborn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Reborn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reborn.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reborn to his knees! Lancaster keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cedric Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
TheDragon Reborn was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cartel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testicule Chewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartel Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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 Las Vegas, Cartel Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Testicule Chewer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
Chewer throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lopez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chewer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez tries for a kimura but Chewer is defending well.
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lopez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chewer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Chewer is defending well.
Lopez tries for a kimura but Chewer is defending well.
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to get an arm triangle but Chewer is defending well.
Chewer is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chewer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lopez wants to control but Chewer is keeping him busy.
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.
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chewer 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.
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chewer, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cartel Lopez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chewer scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
As Chewer tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Chewer manages to avoid the attempt.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Testicule Chewer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez slips a jab from Chewer.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Chewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chewer finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewer lands a slapping body shot.
Chewer throws a shot to the body.
Chewer digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Chewer throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for Chewer.
Chewer throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chewer manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez slips a jab from Chewer.
Lopez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chewer.
Chewer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Chewer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Chewer.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
Chewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopez on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chewer lands with a good body shot.
Chewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lopez tries to clinch but Chewer moves out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Chewer strikes.
Testicule Chewer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chewer sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chewer throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Chewer.
Chewer sends Lopez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chewer is motioning to the referee to let Lopez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lopez is rocked!
Testicule Chewer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chewer punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Chewer stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chewer drops Lopez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lopez looks back up at him and smiles so Chewer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Chewer stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch but Chewer is having none of it.
Chewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Chewer.
Chewer misses with an uppercut.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chewer manages to circle out of the way.
Chewer cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chewer manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Chewer.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Chewer and move into the clinch.
Chewer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chewer tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BOOM! Chewer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lopez. Lopez tries to recover but Chewer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lopez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Testicule Chewer!
Testicule Chewer is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Testicule Chewer thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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