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HFC 304 Fame vs Wade II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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225 lbs
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Campion!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion misses with a double jab
and Chantry counters with a thumping low kick.
Chantry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chantry with a poor takedown
enabling Campion to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Campion misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Campion blocks the leg kick.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chantry somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Chantry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chantry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chantry is looking to counter the offense by Campion and move into the clinch.
Campion moves out of range of the body kick from Chantry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chantry is in Campion's guard.
Chantry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campion trying to keep a closed guard but Chantry is proving a slippery customer.
Chantry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Campion controls Chantry momentarily but Chantry frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chantry clinches.
Chantry tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campion scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion stops a takedown attempt from Chantry.
Chantry tries to score a body lock takedown but Campion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campion tries to break free but Chantry pushes him back against the cage.
Campion is trying to force a seperation but Chantry has the dominant position.
Campion works on Chantry's body with a couple of short punches.
Campion has Chantry pressed against the cage.
Campion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Campion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campion lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chantry.
Chantry misses with an elbow over the top.
Chantry digs a right hand underneath Campion's ribcage. Campion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chantry.
Chantry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chantry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campion looking to throw knees to the head but Chantry is blocking nicely.
Chantry wants to take the fight to the mat but Campion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chantry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Chantry can't get the takedown.
Campion breaks from the clinch.
Chantry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion feints a counter leg kick.
Chantry tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chantry defending well as Campion loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campion quickly recovers to half guard.
Chantry working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chantry tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion throws a right hand that Chantry ducks under and follows up with a left that Chantry also avoids with ease.
Chantry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chantry has managed to clinch.
Campion trying to stall but Chantry improves his position.
Chantry is trying to drag Campion to the mat but Campion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Campion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chantry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion trying to control from the bottom.
Chantry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but Campion defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion is looking to control Chantry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
Chantry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chantry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chantry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campion throws a looping overhand right but Chantry ducks down to avoid it.
Campion throws a right and a left that Chantry avoids nicely.
Chantry tries to counter by clinching up but Campion breaks away and moves out of range.
Campion throws a hook but Chantry avoids it easily.
Campion gets tackled into the cage by Chantry. Chantry maintains the clinch.
Chantry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Chantry's takedown attempt.
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chantry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campion.
A left lands for Campion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chantry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chantry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Campion misses with a hook. Chantry ducked under it nicely.
Gregory Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campion misses with a series of wild punches.
Chantry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chantry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campion tries to avoid it but Chantry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campion to the ground. Campion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chantry instigates a clinch.
Campion looking to stall.
Campion is pressed up against the cage. Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campion down to the mat. Campion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chantry.
Chantry tries to move into range but Campion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregory Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chantry counters with a good low kick that Campion was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Campion misses with a body kick.
Chantry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Campion.
Chantry clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Chantry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chantry wants to take the fight to the mat but Campion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chantry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chantry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campion prevents it.
Campion throws a head punch that misses.
Campion prevents the takedown attempt.
Campion tries to stall but Chantry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Chantry is looking to counter punch.
Chantry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Campion. That snapped Chantry's head back.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chantry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tatton Chantry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion is not content to let Chantry control the position.
Chantry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Chantry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chantry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry in side control, throwing shots but Campion defends.
Campion is not content to let Chantry control the position.
A control attempt from Campion but he's now mounted!
Campion blocking the ground and pound.
Chantry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campion is looking to escape.
Campion avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chantry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chantry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chantry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chantry dominating with strikes here.
Chantry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chantry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Campion tries to hold on but Chantry postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chantry looking to finish Campion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Campion!
That has opened up Gregory Campion's cut even more.
Chantry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Campion prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Chantry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The cut above Gregory Campion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry controlling from the full mount.
Campion squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chantry controlling his opponent.
Chantry looking to ground and pound but Campion is blocking nicely.
Tatton Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Campion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chantry with shots to the head and body - Campion looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Campion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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178 lbs
10 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Allen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powers throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Powers swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
We've been told by Powers's head coaches at Head Hunter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Powers.
Powers presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen tries to stall but Powers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Powers has him pressed against the cage.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Powers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Troy Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Allen.
Powers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powers prevents it.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Powers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Powers - just one landing.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Powers takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
Powers lands with a shot to the body.
Allen tries to clinch there but Powers circles away.
Nice jab there from Powers.
Allen avoids the body shot from Powers.
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Powers in a clinch.
Powers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Powers on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Powers.
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
Powers with a hook.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Powers.
Powers is looking to wear down Allen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Powers lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Allen is rocked!
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Powers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Allen tries to counter it with a takedown but Powers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Powers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Powers finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers connects with a single shot there.
Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Powers! Allen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Powers!
Troy Powers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Cucumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cucumber has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI as his entrance music. Johnie Cash has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
143 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cash wants it to stay on the feet.
Cash misses with a wild body shot.
Cash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cucumber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cash seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cucumber has his hands clasped together around Cash's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Cucumber misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cash to counter with a crisp jab.
Cucumber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cucumber moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash misses with a two punch combination.
Cucumber shoots and misses
and Cash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnie Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cucumber.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cucumber's hands.
Cash digs a good hook to Cucumber's body.
Cash punishes Cucumber's body with a nice straight punch.
Cucumber tries for a takedown but Cash circles away easily
and Cucumber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cucumber is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Cash.
Cucumber is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
Cash throws an overhand right that drops Cucumber like a sack of potatoes! Cash dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Cash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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276 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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274 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diamond Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Dollar tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dollar forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Dollar gets control of Goodman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dollar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goodman with a nice head shot there.
Goodman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dollar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dollar looking to control.
Goodman won't allow Dollar to sweep him here.
Goodman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman connects with a couple of short punches.
Dollar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.
Goodman wants to get up but he can't break Dollar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dollar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goodman won't allow Dollar to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Dollar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dollar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dollar keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dollar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goodman shoots in but Dollar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodman pushes Dollar up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman closes the distance and clinches up with Dollar, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes Dollar against the cage but Dollar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dollar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dollar tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Dollar.
Dollar attempts a counter takedown but Goodman avoids it well and moves away.
Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Dollar. Dollar maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Dollar throws an elbow that misses.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dollar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dollar instigates a clinch.
Dollar missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Dollar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Dollar.
Goodman is trying to drag Dollar to the mat but Dollar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diamond Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Dollar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Dollar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dollar moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Dollar instigates a clinch.
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dollar.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Dollar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dollar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dollar's waist but Dollar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
Goodman tries to bum rush Dollar with a series of wild strikes but Dollar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dollar is looking to clinch.
Dollar instigates a clinch.
Dollar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like John Goodman has been cut.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman darts in and clinches Dollar up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dollar.
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dollar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet but Dollar passes into half guard.
Dollar passes into side control, despite Goodman's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman can't do much from the bottom here.
Dollar gets to mount! Goodman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dollar controlling from the full mount.
Goodman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dollar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dollar trying to control but Goodman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diamond Dollar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dollar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Goodman looks to move away, Dollar throws a big counter combo but Goodman just gets out of the way.
Dollar closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
Goodman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dollar.
Dollar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Goodman is working for takedown but Dollar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dollar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dollar misses with an elbow over the top.
Dollar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dollar has Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes an elbow to the temple.
Diamond Dollar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dollar lands an elbow inside.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Diamond Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Dollar lands a damaging elbow.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar shoots in but Goodman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodman feints and then cracks Dollar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dollar down.
Goodman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dollar is controlling Goodman's posture.
Dollar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman stands up and waves to Dollar to follow him.
Goodman clinches up with Dollar and pushes him back against the cage.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Dollar darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Dollar into the cage.
Dollar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dollar dives in and grabs Goodman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes down on Dollar's head and hops out.
Dollar misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Dollar gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Dollar.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Dollar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dollar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dollar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman is trying to control. Dollar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Goodman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goodman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodman is thwarting Dollar's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to work for a kimura but Dollar is defending well.
Dollar is doing well to control the position and prevent Goodman from advancing to side control.
Well, if Goodman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dollar is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dollar avoid being mounted?
Goodman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dollar wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goodman trying to control from Dollar's half guard. Dollar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dollar is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Dollar wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dollar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dollar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dollar wants it to stay on the feet.
Dollar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodman defends well and Dollar ends up having to push Goodman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dollar as he jumps to the side.
Goodman rushes Dollar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodman is working for takedown but Dollar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
Diamond Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
John Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dollar tries to sprawl out of it but Goodman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dollar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dollar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Dollar tries to clinch up.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Dollar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt - Dollar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Dollar avoids them all with ease.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Dollar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dollar is defending well for now.
Goodman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Dollar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dollar has managed to clinch.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
Dollar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Dollar dives in and scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.
Goodman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dollar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Dollar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dollar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dollar moves into the clinch.
Goodman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dollar is defending well for now.
Goodman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dollar lands an elbow inside.
Goodman is working for takedown but Dollar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dollar looking to stall.
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dollar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Dollar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dollar.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dollar but Dollar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dollar gets a clinch.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dollar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goodman trying to hold on to Dollar's head to control him but Dollar postures up.
Dollar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dollar is keen to just control but Goodman is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dollar lands a nice short elbow.
Dollar wants to stand up but Goodman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries to kick Dollar off but Dollar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dollar is working for a kimura but Goodman is defending it quite comfortably.
Dollar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diamond Dollar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman is doing well to control the position and prevent Dollar from advancing to side control.
Dollar wants to take a breather but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dollar has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diamond Dollar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dollar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diamond Dollar!
A victorious Diamond Dollar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Hari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. King Drum kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harold Hari!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flannery seems to be looking for submissions.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Flannery working over Hari with some ground and pound. Hari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flannery looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flannery blocks the strikes from Hari.
Flannery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannery drops an elbow to the side of Hari's head.
Hari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flannery working Hari over with strikes.
Hari taking some punishment here, with Flannery in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flannery lands with a punch from half guard.
Hari punching from the bottom.
Flannery winds up and cracks Hari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flannery is nestled in close to Hari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hari is rocked!
Hari punching from the bottom.
Hari is still in real trouble! Can Flannery finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Flannery wants to work for an arm triangle but Hari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hari throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hari seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari punching from the bottom.
Flannery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hari defends it well.
Flannery working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hari quite badly. Hari pulls Flannery in close trying to recover. Flannery postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hari on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hari doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
During a confident post fight interview, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Stenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenson has chosen Young Jeezy - I'm Here as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrik Stenson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Nakara with that takedown attempt.
Stenson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakara's half guard.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenson pulls his head out easily.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenson pulls his head out easily.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenson pulls his head out easily.
Stenson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Stenson stuns Nakara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenson as he avoids it easily.
Stenson with the counter takedown but Nakara avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Stenson tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenson defends well and Nakara ends up having to push Stenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stenson with the counter takedown but Nakara avoids it easily.
Stenson wants to slow Nakara down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakara 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakara being controlled here momentarily.
Stenson trying to keep a closed guard but Nakara is proving a slippery customer.
Nakara throwing strikes from guard but Stenson blocks nicely.
Stenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakara scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakara stopping the sweep attempt from Stenson.
Nakara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakara lands a couple of digs.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stenson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakara chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stenson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakara.
Nakara throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakara throwing strikes from guard but Stenson blocks nicely.
Nakara postures up.
Nakara is working Stenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakara throws a strike but Stenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakara looking for a guillotine here but Stenson defends easily.
Nakara has an active guard here but Stenson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stenson throws a leg kick which misses Nakara's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakara tries to avoid it.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakara.
Stenson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Stenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stenson as he jumps to the side.
Stenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenson throws a solid leg kick but Nakara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stenson.
Stenson takes a swing at Nakara's ribcage but misses.
Stenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stenson!
Nakara tries to score with some ground and pound. Stenson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakara working the ground and pound.
Stenson gets back to half guard.
Nakara slips a nice elbow through Stenson's hands, connecting with Stenson's forehead.
Nakara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stenson tries to roll over but Nakara keeps him under control.
Nakara throws a strike but Stenson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakara is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenson has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson has control of Nakara's left arm, preventing Nakara from doing any damage.
Nakara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakara won't allow Stenson to sweep him here.
Stenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakara manages to get himself to full guard.
Stenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nakara is looking for a triangle but Stenson pushes his legs off easily.
Nakara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stenson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nakara.
Nakara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stenson's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson wants to get back to his feet.
Nakara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Nakara has a closed guard, preventing Stenson from standing up.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stenson wanted to stand there but Nakara had control of the position.
Nakara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenson wants to stand but Nakara has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenson has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Nakara working for a triangle but Stenson defends it easily.
Stenson tries to stand but Nakara is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenson gets to his feet. Nakara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakara shoots for a double leg takedown but Stenson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stenson misses with a low kick as Nakara jumps back.
Good exchange - Stenson coming out on top.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenson defends well and Nakara ends up having to push Stenson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakara is trying to defend but Stenson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stenson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nakara.
Nakara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenson tries to stand and escape but Nakara is controlling the position.
Stenson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nakara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nakara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
Stenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A leg kick checked by Nakara.
Stenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakara shoots in looking for a takedown but Stenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stenson.
Nakara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stenson is looking to regain half guard here but Nakara keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Stenson is right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenson manages to get back to half guard.
Tebato Nakara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakara thows a huge punch but Stenson dodges it nicely.
Nakara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stenson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakara throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenson, not yet.
Stenson is adopting a defensive guard.
Nakara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stenson controlling Nakara's posture.
Nakara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakara is working Stenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakara advances position into side control!
Stenson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson tries to buck Nakara off but Nakara is having none of it.
Stenson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakara off and has taken his back!
Nakara can't escape the position.
What's going on here? Stenson has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Stenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenson lands a leg kick that knocks Nakara off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Nakara.
Stenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenson looks to land a combination but Nakara avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Stenson. No joy for Nakara on that attempt.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but Stenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara has his takedown stuffed
and Stenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stenson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Stenson tries to counter it with a takedown but Nakara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenson. Stenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tebato Nakara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Stenson misses.
Nakara dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.
Stenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stenson controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakara postures up in Stenson's guard and throws a big left but Stenson blocks it.
Stenson is pulling down on Nakara's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakara, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakara's guard.
Stenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakara is proving hard to escape from.
Nakara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stenson has picked Nakara up and slammed him! Nakara can't keep hold of the triangle and Stenson manages to pass to side control!
Nakara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenson is controlling Nakara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stenson is trying to control but can't.
Stenson controlling the position for now.
Stenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henrik Stenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Stenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Stenson!
A victorious Henrik Stenson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Dickens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mega Minion!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dickens counters with a right hand to the body.
Dickens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minion misses with a right hand
and Dickens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dickens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dickens did well to prevent Minion getting side control.
Dickens is looking to improve his position.
Minion is keen to just control but Dickens is a slippery customer.
Minion seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dickens tries to get to full guard but Minion has control of the leg.
Minion works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Minion trying to control but Dickens is having none of it.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Dickens is holding on tight.
Dickens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minion tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Dickens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dickens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Dickens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minion moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dickens has worked his arm free - good work by Dickens!
Dickens wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dickens tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minion looking to control but instead Dickens has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dickens tries to roll over but Minion keeps him under control.
Minion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Minion is going to stand back up.
Dickens works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mega Minion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Minion moves into the clinch.
Dickens is trying to stall.
Dickens tries a body shot but Minion blocks it.
Dickens working aggressively here.
Minion prevents a body shot from Dickens.
A right handed body shot lands from Dickens.
A short body shot lands from Dickens as the two fighters clinch.
Dickens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickens controls his hands.
Dickens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickens controls his hands.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickens prevents a body shot from Minion.
Minion tries to work over Dickens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens trying to land knees to the body.
Dickens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minion working aggressively here.
Minion letting Dickens take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dickens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion prevents a body shot from Dickens.
A short right from Minion.
Minion misses with the head strike.
Dickens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dickens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion blocking some punches.
Richard Dickens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Minion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minion lands with a right to the head.
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!
Dickens throws a head punch that misses.
Minion throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickens.
Dickens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dickens is looking to control Minion's arms but Minion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dickens has his back to the cage.
Minion misses with the head strike.
Dickens prevents a body shot from Minion.
Dickens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minion throws a head punch that misses.
Dickens is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dickens.
Dickens takes a shot to the head.
Dickens swings wildly with an uppercut but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dickens.
Dickens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minion takes a shot to the head.
Minion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minion misses with some punches.
Dickens controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Minion lands a body shot.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion scores with a shot to the side of Dickens's head.
Minion works on Dickens's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Minion.
Dickens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickens blocking some punches.
Minion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion scores with a shot to the side of Dickens's head.
Minion swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickens lands a shot to the body.
Minion lands a shoulder strike.
Dickens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickens has a couple of punches blocked by Minion.
Dickens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Dickens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minion takes the fight into the clinch.
Minion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minion throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickens.
Minion blocks an uppercut.
Minion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minion blocks a body shot from Dickens.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minion.
Dickens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
Minion lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickens misses with some punches.
Minion blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickens.
Minion is working Dickens over against the cage.
Dickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion is leaning against Dickens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minion throws a head punch that misses.
Minion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickens scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dickens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dickens lands an elbow inside.
Dickens misses with some punches.
Dickens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickens prevents a body shot from Minion.
Minion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickens tries to land knees in the clinch but Minion avoids the damage to the body.
Dickens lands a damaging elbow.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickens controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
Dickens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickens throws a head punch that misses.
Dickens stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickens scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Minion.
Still in the clinch, Dickens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickens swings wildly with an uppercut but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Minion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minion misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Minion.
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Dickens.
Dickens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minion swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickens throws a head punch that misses.
Minion lands a left hand.
Dickens is rocked!
Dickens working aggressively here.
Minion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Dickens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Dickens.
A right handed body shot lands from Minion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dickens! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Minion is unloading with more strikes now! Dickens drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mega Minion!
Mega Minion is the new bantamweight champion!
Mega Minion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton comes to the cage accompanied by Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites. Christopher Zeus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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287 lbs
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300 lbs
19 - 9 - 2 |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton moves into range and clinches up with Zeus.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
I was talking to Patton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zeus lands an elbow just above Patton 's eye.
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
Patton misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zeus throws an elbow but misses.
Patton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Patton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patton lands a left hand.
Zeus avoids a wild elbow strike from Patton.
Zeus has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Zeus has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Patton blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
Zeus throws an elbow but it misses.
Patton dodges an elbow strike from Zeus.
Patton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zeus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zeus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus lands a left hand.
Zeus takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Christopher Zeus has been cut.
Zeus tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Patton digs a right hand underneath Zeus's ribcage. Zeus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zeus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Zeus.
Zeus misses with some punches.
Patton blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Zeus lands an elbow just above Patton 's eye.
Patton dodges an elbow strike from Zeus.
Zeus takes a shot to the head.
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zeus.
Zeus misses with the head strike.
Patton gets through Zeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Patton.
Zeus misses with a knee to the head.
Zeus throws an elbow that misses.
Patton blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
Patton lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Zeus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patton pushes Zeus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patton lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patton scores with a shoulder strike.
Patton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zeus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zeus misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zeus throws an elbow but misses.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeus looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
Patton connects with a knee to the head.
Patton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeus or not.
Patton lands a left hand.
Zeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patton lands with a left to the head.
Zeus is rocked!
Patton creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zeus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zeus drops to his knees and Patton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Patton!
After winning the bout, George Patton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankoli comes to the cage accompanied by Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Shankoli.
Arroyo misses with a kick to the body
and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Arroyo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shankoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shankoli checks a leg kick.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo throws out a counter right but Shankoli avoids it with no problem.
Arroyo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shankoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arroyo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arroyo jabs Shankoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Arroyo.
Shankoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arroyo's sensitive parts.
Shankoli throws out a leg kick but Arroyo moves out of range and Shankoli only half commits.
Oooooh!!! Shankoli has knocked Arroyo down with a huge combo! Shankoli steps away and waves a wobbly Arroyo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Arroyo is rocked!
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!
Shankoli lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Arroyo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Shankoli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ravi Shankoli!
Post fight, an emotional Ravi Shankoli said 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
265 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fame's corner calls for a 1-2. Fame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wade lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Samson Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade misses with a looping right.
Wade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fame on the side of the head.
Wade lands with an uppercut that bounces Fame off the cage and back into range.
Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
Fame throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Fame lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fame drops Wade with a beautiful combination! Wade stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fame is looking for the KO!
Wade is rocked!
It looks like Samson Wade has been cut.
Fame has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wade finds it's way round the side to connect with Fame's head.
Wade is still on wobbly legs! Can Fame finish him?
Wade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fame counters with a huge right that knocks Wade out cold! Fame is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lil Fame!
Lil Fame gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Samson Wade spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to the man, he fought a great fight, this is a bad loss.'.
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pop
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RATING
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