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StrikeForce Union #53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. Rollo Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barover is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Barover circles away and we're back to standing.
Barover throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barover!
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barover!
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barover has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but Barover is having none of it.
Gracie controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Barover is in real trouble.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barover is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barover is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Barover moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Barover has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barover is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie has Barover pressed against the cage, preventing Barover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barover up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie has Barover pressed against the cage, preventing Barover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Barover letting Gracie take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rollo Gracie.
Barover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barover tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Barover is having none of it.
Barover throws a head kick that misses
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barover is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Barover keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie takes Barover's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barover is in trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barover is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Barover trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Barover in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barover to keep the fight standing.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barover stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Barover throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barover.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Barover avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Barover is blocking nicely.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barover is defending well.
Steve Barover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie has Barover pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rollo Gracie.
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barover misses with a head kick.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Barover sprawls well.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Barover shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Barover.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie jumps guard but Barover stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barover throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Steve Barover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries a body shot but Barover blocks it.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Barover's head.
Barover tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Rollo Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barover tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Barover prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rollo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is working an open guard so Barover takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Barover.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barover.
Barover throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Barover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rollo Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barover throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie has Barover pushed against the cage.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barover wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie pushes Barover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barover tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barover tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has hold of Barover's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barover manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barover manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barover will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barover wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Barover seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Barover holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Barover is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well.
Barover is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barover will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barover!
Gracie tries to control but Barover wriggling away.
Gracie wants to take Barover's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Barover is squirming around nicely.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie wants to take Barover's back but he can't do it this time.
Barover wants to get back to his feet.
Barover is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Barover is trying to escape the mount.
Steve Barover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barover is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rollo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Little Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Cherokee War Dance. Chief Little Wolf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Little Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little Wolf instigates a clinch.
Little Wolf misses with some punches.
Schultz slowing the pace effectively.
Little Wolf avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Little Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Schultz wants to break free but Little Wolf has control.
A short left from Little Wolf.
Little Wolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Little Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schultz is trying to pull guard but Little Wolf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schultz is looking to break free of the clinch but Little Wolf has double underhooks.
Schultz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schultz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Little Wolf controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little Wolf wants to get up but he can't break Schultz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Little Wolf wants to stand and escape but instead Schultz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Little Wolf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Little Wolf trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Little Wolf wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schultz postures up in Little Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Little Wolf blocks it.
Little Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Schultz is pushing down on Little Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Little Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Schultz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Little Wolf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Little Wolf tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Little Wolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schultz.
Little Wolf is trying to stand up here but Schultz is controlling him well.
Schultz passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to ground and pound but Little Wolf is blocking nicely.
Little Wolf throwing hammer fists to the chest of Schultz. What's that going to do exactly?
Little Wolf wants to try and get back to his feet.
Little Wolf is working to get back to half guard.
Little Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schultz on the ground.
Little Wolf tries to control Schultz's body but Schultz pushes him off. Little Wolf squirms to his side and now Schultz has his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Little Wolf as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Schultz!
Little Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little Wolf wants to escape the position.
Little Wolf fending off the submission attempt from Schultz.
Schultz has the hooks in. Little Wolf is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Little Wolf could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Schultz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Little Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schultz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Little Wolf to the ground. Schultz is now in Little Wolf's guard.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Little Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz gets to his feet - Little Wolf follows without any prompting.
Little Wolf misses with a body shot.
Little Wolf tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
Chief Little Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little Wolf forces Schultz back against the cage and clinches.
Schultz blocking some punches.
Schultz successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little Wolf wants to stand but Schultz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Little Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Dave Schultz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to keep Little Wolf in close.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Little Wolf wants to stand but Schultz is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Little Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schultz forces Little Wolf back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Little Wolf digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schultz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Little Wolf tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Little Wolf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Little Wolf tries to clinch but Schultz is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Schultz misses.
Little Wolf moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz throws a series of strikes that have Little Wolf backpedaling.
It looks like Chief Little Wolf has been cut.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Little Wolf tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz stops Little Wolf from getting back to his feet.
Schultz is working for a submission of some sort.
Little Wolf trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Little Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Little Wolf is in trouble now - Schultz has advanced to mount!
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schultz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Little Wolf is trying to reverse the position but instead Schultz has taken his back - oops!
Little Wolf can't escape the position.
Schultz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Little Wolf is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chief Little Wolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Little Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schultz.
Little Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Little Wolf misses with the head strike.
Little Wolf working aggressively here.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz jumps guard.
Little Wolf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultz is on top in guard.
Little Wolf keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schultz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chief Little Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultz circles away.
Little Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Schultz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chief Little Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Little Wolf's guard.
Little Wolf wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schultz manages to pass to side control.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Little Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Little Wolf controlling the position for now.
Little Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Little Wolf is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little Wolf trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Little Wolf defends it well.
Little Wolf won't allow Schultz to pass to mount.
Schultz stops Little Wolf from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schultz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four 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.
Little Wolf tries to clinch up but Schultz circles away and keeps his distance.
Little Wolf tries to clinch but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Schultz clinches up against the cage.
Chief Little Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little Wolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schultz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Little Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Little Wolf.
Little Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Little Wolf manages to get underhooks.
Chief Little Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Schultz.
Little Wolf lands with a right to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Little Wolf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Little Wolf.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Schultz.
I've got Schultz 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Schultz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Mc Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Basurto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tapout - Birdman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Mc Steel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Basurto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Mc Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Basurto on the side of the head.
Basurto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc Steel.
A quick step to the side and Basurto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Steel throws a low kick but Basurto moves out of range easily.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Striker Mc Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Steel misses the jab.
Mc Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mc Steel misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mc Steel.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Mc Steel.
Basurto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Steel keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
Basurto trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Basurto passes Mc Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mc Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basurto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Basurto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Basurto thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Basurto wants to control but Mc Steel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto seems to be looking for submissions.
Basurto is working for a kimura but Mc Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Basurto is looking for submissions but instead, Mc Steel has regained full guard.
Basurto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basurto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Basurto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mc Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Mc Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Basurto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mc Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basurto tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Basurto checks a leg kick.
Basurto checks a leg kick.
Basurto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Basurto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mc Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mc Steel, right into the meat.
Mc Steel misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
A punch combination from Mc Steel misses.
Basurto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Basurto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Basurto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Mc Steel finds it's way through Basurto's defenses.
Basurto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mc Steel swings for the body but Basurto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mc Steel feints and then cracks Basurto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Basurto down.
Basurto moves out of range as Mc Steel strikes.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Basurto slips a jab and a cross from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Basurto fails with the takedown
and Mc Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Basurto counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Steel misses with a leg kick
and Basurto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basurto trying to control from half guard but Mc Steel is working away.
Basurto controlling the action here.
Basurto thows a huge punch but Mc Steel dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mc Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mc Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto.
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura but Mc Steel is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Basurto is trying for a kimura here. Mc Steel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Basurto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Basurto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music. Quincy McBonebrook has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBonebrook throws a head kick but Kvasir moves out of range.
Kvasir shoots in looking for a takedown but McBonebrook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvasir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kvasir has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McBonebrook is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McBonebrook connects with an inside leg kick.
McBonebrook thumps Kvasir with a low kick.
McBonebrook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kvasir blocks a head kick by McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McBonebrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBonebrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Kvasir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kvasir looks winded!
Kvasir fails to pull guard.
Quincy McBonebrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djin Kvasir.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBonebrook instigates a clinch.
McBonebrook is pressed up against the cage. Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McBonebrook down to the mat. McBonebrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McBonebrook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kvasir. That did some damage!
Kvasir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut.
Kvasir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McBonebrook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quincy McBonebrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBonebrook connects with a body shot that sends Kvasir's belly button to the back.
McBonebrook lands a head shot.
McBonebrook lands a big head kick that sends Kvasir to the canvas! McBonebrook follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy McBonebrook!
Djin Kvasir spoke after the fight, saying 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Storm Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm Cloud has chosen Cherokee War Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Winkle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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26
182 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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Storm Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm Cloud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm Cloud lands in his opponent's guard.
Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Storm Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Storm Cloud working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm Cloud 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.
Storm Cloud looking to pass the guard.
Winkle is trying to control the position but Storm Cloud postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Storm Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winkle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Storm Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Winkle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm Cloud defends it easily.
Storm Cloud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Storm Cloud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winkle controls Storm Cloud momentarily but Storm Cloud frees himself.
Winkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Winkle, not yet.
Storm Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but Winkle is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Storm Cloud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winkle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm Cloud has managed to get both his arms back between Winkle's legs - danger averted.
Storm Cloud passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Storm Cloud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Winkle is looking to regain half guard here but Storm Cloud keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Winkle is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chief Storm Cloud!
After the big win, Chief Storm Cloud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Saaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saaim has chosen Chelsea Dagger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Saaim!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saaim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lucas has hold of Saaim's hands but Saaim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lucas is looking to control Saaim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucas missing with punches from the bottom.
Lucas taking some punishment here, with Saaim in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Saaim is taking a breather. Lucas 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.
Saaim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saaim scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saaim pulls his head out easily.
Saaim content to control rather than advance.
Saaim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Saaim.
Saaim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim is keeping busy.
Saaim drops an elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
Saaim lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saaim working Lucas over with strikes.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saaim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas keeps working.
Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saaim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saaim working over Lucas with some ground and pound. Lucas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lucas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saaim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucas is looking to control Saaim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Saaim drops an elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saaim lands a nice short elbow.
Saaim is keen to just control but Lucas is a slippery customer.
Lucas trying to control but Saaim postures up.
Lucas tries to roll over but Saaim keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saaim wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucas is trying to stand.
Saaim prevents Lucas from improving his position.
Saaim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas has hold of Saaim's hands but Saaim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lucas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saaim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saaim controlling the action here.
Saaim moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim working the ground and pound from side control.
Saaim lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Saaim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Saaim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Saaim misses.
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saaim avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Saaim.
Lucas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saaim defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saaim defends well and Lucas ends up having to push Saaim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saaim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent Saaim getting side control.
Lucas pushes Saaim off and gets back to his feet.
Saaim swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saaim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lucas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lucas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saaim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Saaim.
Decent striking displayed by Saaim there.
Saaim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lucas back to the cage. Saaim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lucas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saaim trying to control here.
Lucas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Saaim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to take a breather but Saaim is having none of it.
Saaim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saaim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucas tries to pass to full mount but Saaim defends it.
Saaim wants to get back to full guard.
Saaim is holding on to half guard well.
Lucas seems to be looking for submissions.
Saaim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saaim trying to control but Lucas postures up.
Saaim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saaim is pressing down on Lucas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saaim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saaim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saaim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saaim stuffs the takedown.
Saaim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucas throws a big counter combination but Saaim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saaim shoots in and bounces Lucas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lucas kicks Saaim off and gets to his feet.
Lucas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lucas tries for a kimura but Saaim is defending well.
Lucas avoids the strikes from the bottom by Saaim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Saaim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucas swings for the body but Saaim moves out of range.
Saaim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saaim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saaim with a nice head shot there.
Saaim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucas looking to control.
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saaim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lucas is tightening it up a little... Saaim has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Saaim reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Saaim taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lucas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve Lucas!
CJ Saaim was interviewed post fight and said 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Droppa Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Droppa Cleveland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Cambridge's chin.
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31
296 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droppa Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Cambridge!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge dances in with a quick combination. Cleveland is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cambridge snaps Cleveland's head back. Cleveland stumbles backwards against the cage. Cambridge steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cleveland's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cleveland just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Cambridge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Red Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Cloud has chosen Cherokee War Dance as his entrance music. Chief Red Cloud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Unknown!
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, Chief Red Cloud!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unknown clinches.
Red Cloud is working for takedown but Unknown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Red Cloud looking for a takedown.
Red Cloud gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Unknown regains guard.
Unknown manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Unknown stops a takedown attempt from Red Cloud.
Kid Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Red Cloud.
Red Cloud can't get the takedown.
Unknown stalling in the clinch but Red Cloud improves position.
Unknown trying to land knees to the body.
Red Cloud gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Unknown regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Cloud is fighting to break Unknown's control of his arms but Unknown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Unknown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It looks like Kid Unknown has been cut.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud prevents Unknown from getting back to his feet.
Unknown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Unknown pushes Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud tries to score a body lock takedown but Unknown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Unknown trying to stall but Red Cloud improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unknown avoiding damage.
Unknown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Unknown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Red Cloud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Red Cloud wants to take the fight to the mat but Unknown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Red Cloud backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Unknown.
Unknown stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Unknown for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kid Unknown.
Unknown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Red Cloud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Unknown's head coaches at BLOODSPORT GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Unknown rushes Red Cloud and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Red Cloud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Unknown is trying to maintain a safe position but Red Cloud gets an underhook and turns Unknown into the cage.
Red Cloud tries to score a body lock takedown but Unknown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Red Cloud looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown stalls.
Unknown scores with a shot to the side of Red Cloud's head.
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unknown prevents the takedown attempt.
Red Cloud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Unknown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Red Cloud is looking for a takedown.
Unknown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unknown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red Cloud has picked Unknown up - he's going for a ride! Red Cloud dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Unknown has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Red Cloud is on him like a limpet, forcing Unknown back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Unknown.
Unknown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Red Cloud is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud wants the takedown. Unknown is fighting it off but Red Cloud persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Unknown's guard against the cage.
Unknown pushes Red Cloud off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Unknown moves into the clinch.
Come on Unknown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Red Cloud changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Unknown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Unknown instigates a clinch.
Red Cloud has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Unknown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Unknown lands a hook that snaps the head of Red Cloud backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Unknown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Red Cloud tries to move into range but Unknown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Unknown takes the fight into the clinch.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Red Clouds head.
Unknown stops a takedown attempt from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Unknown misses with a knee strike.
Unknown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Unknown.
Red Cloud avoiding damage as Unknown throws knees to the body.
Unknown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Red Cloud can do to turn this around?
Unknown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Unknown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Red Cloud turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Unknown sneaks out the side door and pushes Red Cloud away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown gets a clinch.
Unknown is trying to stall.
Red Cloud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Unknown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kid Unknown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Red Cloud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Red Cloud is breathing heavily.
Unknown taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Red Cloud being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Red Cloud as Unknown tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kid Unknown.
Unknown pushes Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown lands a right hand.
Unknown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Cloud backwards.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Red Cloud looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Unknown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown pushes Red Cloud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Red Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Red Cloud is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unknown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Red Cloud lands a takedown into guard.
Unknown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Unknown stalling.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Red Cloud blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Unknown.
Unknown stalling.
Unknown gets through Red Cloud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Red Cloud has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Unknown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Red Cloud can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unknown.
Red Cloud is rocked!
Unknown lands with a left to the head.
Red Cloud is still on wobbly legs! Can Unknown finish him?
Unknown scores with a shot to the side of Red Cloud's head.
Unknown lands a nice shot to the body.
Unknown pushes Red Cloud against the cage. Unknown is working some dirty boxing. Unknown pushes off with a quick right hook! Red Cloud goes down! Red Cloud tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Unknown moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Unknown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjarni Agnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Black Pearl. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bubba Kush enters the cage!
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjarni Agnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Kush!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Kush slips the punch.
Agnarsson looks to land a left hand but Kush moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Kush releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kush throws a leg kick which misses Agnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Agnarsson tries to avoid it.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Kush saw that one coming.
Kush staying out of range there.
Kush jabs Agnarsson right on the nose. Agnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Kush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Donk. Kush catches Agnarsson right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Agnarsson there.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
Agnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kush lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Agnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush darts in looking for a takedown but Agnarsson gets double underhooks and turns Kush into the cage.
Bubba Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush tries a low kick but Agnarsson avoids it.
Agnarsson throws a push kick but Kush slaps the foot to one side.
Kush feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down.
Kush throws a predictable looking body shot
and Agnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Agnarsson leaves Kush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Agnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Kush.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Kush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a body kick that stops Kush in his tracks momentarily.
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kush there.
Kush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kush throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Kush scores with the left hand. Agnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kush works the jab nicely.
Jab by Kush.
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjarni Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agnarsson slips a straight right by Kush.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kush shoots for a takedown but Agnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Kush.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
Kush fails with a takedown attempt.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kush jabs at Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Kush on the inside.
Kush prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Kush is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Agnarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws a looping overhand right but Agnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Agnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson looks for the body kick but Kush saw that one coming.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kush only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kush doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Kush - just one landing.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson walks into a left hand.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kush.
Kush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Kush cracks Agnarsson with an open hand slap.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kush is just out of range.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kush was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Kush swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Kush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Agnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Kush cracks Agnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kush scores with a hook.
Agnarsson misses with a leg kick.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Kush ducked under it nicely.
Bubba Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Kush.
Kush slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Kush lands a glancing blow to the side of Agnarsson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kush.
Agnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agnarsson swivels and escapes.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kush takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Agnarsson. No joy for Kush on that attempt.
Bjarni Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Kush.
Kush throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson connects with a body shot.
Agnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kush tenderised Agnarsson's leg. Agnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Agnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush with a jab.
Kush throws a low kick but Agnarsson moves out of range easily.
Kush takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Agnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kush lands a really nice looking cross but Agnarsson seems unphased.
Kush misses with a looping right.
Kush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Agnarsson stuffs the takedown.
Agnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
Kush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Agnarsson in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kush is breathing heavily.
Agnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Kush throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Agnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Agnarsson catches Kush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Kush moves out of range.
Kush is looking for the big counter here.
Kush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Kush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agnarsson defends it well.
Agnarsson thuds a left hand into Kush's body.
Kush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kush misses the body punch
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Kush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Kush seems unphased.
Kush is rocked!
Kush throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
Kush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kush somewhat.
Kush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Agnarsson.
Kush is still on wobbly legs! Can Agnarsson finish him?
Kush is aggressively charging in as Agnarsson backs up avoiding any damage. Agnarsson tosses out a jab and Kush runs right into it face first! Kush is out cold! Agnarsson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kush's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjarni Agnarsson!
Bjarni Agnarsson retains his middleweight title!
Bjarni Agnarsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naranbaatar has chosen Batzorig Vaanchig as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tarkhan Naranbaatar enters the cage!
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176 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
Naranbaatar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naranbaatar lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter head kick but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Naranbaatar is clearly looking to counter with head 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!
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Naranbaatar's midsection.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makaki Iii's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a body kick.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination. Naranbaatar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Naranbaatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Sloppy strikes from Naranbaatar. Those never looked like landing.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Naranbaatar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naranbaatar defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves away
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naranbaatar lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
A short left from Makaki Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii pushed against the cage.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makaki Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naranbaatar can turn it around.
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Naranbaatar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar is trying to break free.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Good body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is working Makaki Iii over against the cage.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii cracks Naranbaatar with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naranbaatar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Naranbaatar settles back down.
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii is trying to stall.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naranbaatar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Naranbaatar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii presses Naranbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranbaatar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makaki Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Naranbaatar sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii keeping hold of Naranbaatar's head, controlling as best he can.
Naranbaatar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Naranbaatar from advancing to side control.
Makaki Iii is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Makaki Iii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands a jab.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Naranbaatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Naranbaatar tries to avoid it.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar dodges the punch combination from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar moves into range and clinches up with Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar tries to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii trying to stall but Naranbaatar improves his position.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makaki Iii is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naranbaatar or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naranbaatar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naranbaatar moves forwards but Makaki Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii taking a breather.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Yancy Makaki Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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