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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Badalandabad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweet comes to the cage accompanied by Go To Sleep. Taj Badalandabad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Sweet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taj Badalandabad! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sweet misses with an uppercut. Badalandabad saw that one coming. Sweet lands with a nice body punch. Nice sprawl there from Sweet as Badalandabad shoots in. Nice sprawl there from Sweet as Badalandabad shoots in. Badalandabad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sweet's waist but Sweet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badalandabad off to one side. Sammy Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taj Badalandabad. Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown but Sweet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sweet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Badalandabad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sweet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Badalandabad walks into a left hand. Badalandabad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sweet lands an overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sweet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Badalandabad looks gassed! Badalandabad moves forwards but Sweet connects with a nice, crisp jab. Donk. Sweet catches Badalandabad right on the button with a cross. A jab lands there for Sweet. Sweet cracks Badalandabad with a good jab. Sweet connects with a looping right hand.
Badalandabad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Badalandabad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sweet is fending him off so far but Badalandabad persists. Nope, Sweet circles away and we're back to standing. Badalandabad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Badalandabad is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to de liver by Sweet. Beautiful body shot. Sweet connects with a looping right hand.
Badalandabad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Badalandabad is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him? Sweet jabs at Badalandabad's body. Badalandabad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Badalandabad seems to have recovered his senses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sweet!
Sweet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badalandabad doesn't seem bothered though. Jab from Sweet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good shot there by Sweet. Sammy Sweet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Badalandabad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sweet can pounce on him.
Badalandabad is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sweet is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Badalandabad. Sweet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Sweet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Sweet scores with a hook. Sweet is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Badalandabad loses concentration momentarily and Sweet pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Badalandabad crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sweet finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Sweet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalib Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and craig parsons (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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalib Koscheck! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, craig parsons! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! parsons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
parsons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koscheck to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. parsons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koscheck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. parsons swivels though and keeps the full guard. parsons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koscheck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. parsons has momentary wrist control but Koscheck slips an elbow through the middle. parsons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
parsons has momentary wrist control but Koscheck slips an elbow through the middle. parsons has his foot on Koscheck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koscheck works his way back into a safe position though. Koscheck got a little sloppy there for a moment and parsons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koscheck has managed to get both his arms back between parsons's legs - danger averted. parsons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
parsons looks gassed! Koscheck tries to free his leg and advance position but parsons is retaining full guard. parsons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. parsons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koscheck defends it easily. Koscheck lands a couple of elbows. Koscheck scoring with some ground and pound. Koscheck landing with the ground and pound. parsons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koscheck distracts parsons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Koscheck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of parsons's head. Koscheck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. parsons looking for a guillotine here but Koscheck defends easily.
parsons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koscheck defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koscheck works over parsons with some ground and pound from guard. Koscheck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Koscheck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Koscheck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of parsons's head. parsons has momentary wrist control but Koscheck slips an elbow through the middle. parsons looking for a guillotine here but Koscheck defends easily.
parsons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Koscheck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Koscheck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Koscheck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koscheck lands a couple of elbows. Koscheck is in close to parsons's body, working some short punches and elbows. parsons is looking for a triangle but Koscheck pushes his legs off easily.
Koscheck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Koscheck advances position into side control! parsons is not content to let Koscheck control the position. Koscheck is chipping away with strikes.
parsons tries to improve position but can't. Koscheck is looking to take a break and control but parsons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koscheck lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Koscheck grinds an elbow into parsons's temple. Koscheck scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koscheck scores with punches from side control. Koscheck is chipping away with strikes.
parsons is rocked! Koscheck scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh parsons is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Koscheck can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalib Koscheck!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojakovic has chosen Mutant Cunt Sniffer by Venetian Snares as his entrance music. Lee Tassen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Tassen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tibor Stojakovic! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tassen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Stojakovic wants to stand and escape but Tassen is having none of it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tassen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stojakovic holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tassen stands up over Stojakovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tassen landing some decent shots from guard. Stojakovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stojakovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Tassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stojakovic works over Tassen's head and body with a nice combination. Tassen throws a body punch but Stojakovic moves out of range. Stojakovic misses with a few strikes there.
Tassen misses with a few strikes there.
Tassen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stojakovic tries to clinch but Tassen is having none of it. Tibor Stojakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stojakovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tassen. Tassen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stojakovic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Stojakovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tassen tries to buck Stojakovic off but he can't manage it. Stojakovic controlling from the full mount. Tassen is squirming around, avoiding Stojakovic's attempts to control the action.
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. Tassen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stojakovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Stojakovic looking to control but Tassen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tassen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Stojakovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tibor Stojakovic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tassen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tassen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Stojakovic looking to control.
Tassen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tassen stopping the sweep attempt from Stojakovic. Stojakovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tassen stands up over Stojakovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Stojakovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stojakovic is wriggling around but Tassen manages to pass to half guard.
Stojakovic is trying to stand.
Tassen throwing shots but Stojakovic is blocking nicely. Stojakovic wants to get back to his feet.
Tassen trying to control from half guard but Stojakovic is working away. Tassen prevents Stojakovic from standing back up.
Stojakovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Tassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stojakovic. Tassen shoots in for a double leg but Stojakovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. 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 Lee Tassen will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tassen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stojakovic's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tassen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tassen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tassen working some strikes from top position. Tassen postures up.
Stojakovic wants to sweep here but Tassen controlling him for the moment. Stojakovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tassen! Stojakovic trying to control but Tassen is having none of it. Tassen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tassen tries to get out of the position. Tassen tries to lock up and control but Stojakovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tassen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stojakovic looking to control but Tassen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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. Tassen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Stojakovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tibor Stojakovic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tassen darts in trying to clinch and Stojakovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tassen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Stojakovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Stojakovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tassen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tassen's back! Tassen is really stuck here.
Tassen covering up well and avoiding damage. Will Stojakovic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stojakovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tassen tries to escape but Stojakovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Tassen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stojakovic wants to control but Tassen manages to buck him off and is now in Stojakovic's guard! Nice work there by Tassen!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Stojakovic misses with a body shot
and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tassen blocks a jab. Tassen moves into the clinch successfully.
Tassen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tassen is trying to break free. Stojakovic breaks from the clinch.
Stojakovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stojakovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tassen. Tassen circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A combination from Stojakovic does no damage. Tassen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stojakovic tries to clinch but Tassen is having none of it. A jab from Stojakovic misses. Stojakovic just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stojakovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stojakovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tassen tries to clinch up but Stojakovic circles away and keeps his distance. Stojakovic throws a looping overhand right but Tassen ducks down to avoid it. Tassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stojakovic. Stojakovic throws a body punch but Tassen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stojakovic misses with a two punch combination.
Stojakovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tassen moves away. Stojakovic throws a looping overhand right but Tassen ducks down to avoid it. Stojakovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stojakovic leaves Tassen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tassen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stojakovic, pushing him back against the cage. Stojakovic breaks the clinch.
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tibor Stojakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stojakovic is looking to clinch. Tassen defending well as Stojakovic loads up on a big left hand. Tassen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Tassen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stojakovic sees it coming and defends easily. Stojakovic is looking to improve his position.
Stojakovic manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tassen wants to control from the top but Stojakovic keeps moving. Stojakovic has his hands on Tassen's head, controlling the position. Tassen trying to control but Stojakovic is working from the bottom. Tassen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Stojakovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tassen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stojakovic wants to pass the guard but Tassen is keeping the position. Stojakovic wanted to stand there but Tassen had control of the position. Tassen working a defensive guard here.
Stojakovic wants to stand but Tassen is controlling his posture from full guard. Lee Tassen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tassen is working an open guard so Stojakovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lee Tassen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A combination from Stojakovic does no damage. Tassen moves in looking to clinch but Stojakovic pushes him off. Tassen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stojakovic avoids it really well and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Stojakovic. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet. Stojakovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Stojakovic. Tassen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A looping hook to the body misses from Tassen. Stojakovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Tassen slips a jab from Stojakovic. Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stojakovic. Stojakovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tassen manages to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Tassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tibor Stojakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tassen, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Tibor Stojakovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tassen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Tassen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Harley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Phantom Of The Opera by Iron Maiden. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Williams! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Harley. Williams keeps the fight on the outside. Harley clinches up against the cage. Harley working aggressively here.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Harley breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Williams. A jab from Harley misses. Williams throws a right and a left that Harley avoids nicely. Williams throws a combination. Harley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jack Harley has been cut. Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harley on 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! Harley drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Harley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Williams is rocked! Jack Harley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams misses with a body kick. Williams looks to land a right hand but Harley moved out of range. Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Harley drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harley has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A body shot lands from Harley.
Harley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Harley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Harley. Williams looks to land a right hand but Harley moved out of range. Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Williams connects with a body shot. Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harley throws a right and a left that both miss. Harley misses the jab. Harley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams. Harley tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range. Harley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Harley throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Harley misses. Harley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack Harley's cut is getting worse. Harley lands a big right hand that sends Williams crashing to the mat! Harley stays standing though and waves Williams back to his feet! Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Harley finish him?
It looks like Rob Williams has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Harley connects with a stiff jab that staggers Williams - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Harley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dread Zepellin - Stairway to Heaven. Bent has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Im shipping up to Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Roger Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Bent! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gracie is looking to reverse the position. Gracie manages to get back to half guard. Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gracie 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. Bent trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. Bent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Bent. 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. Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Bent slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Gracie working for a triangle but Bent defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bent is aware though and is defending well. Gracie 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. Gracie is trying to control the position but Bent postures up. Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bent's guard. Bent working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bent looks gassed! Gracie thows a big elbow that misses. Gracie passes Bent's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Gracie there. Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bent with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gracie is trying to control. Bent wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bent with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Bent is defending well.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gracie slips a nice elbow through Bent's hands, connecting with Bent's forehead. 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! Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bent sees it coming and defends easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie lands strikes from half guard. Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie connects with a single shot there. Roger Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bent slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Bent throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range. Gracie's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gracie duly obliges. Bent misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming. Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Bent slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie. Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Bent is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Bent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gracie drops Bent with a nice combination! Gracie dives into Bent's guard, looking to finish!
Bent is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him? Gracie postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bent covers up, he's hurt! Gracie keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gracie and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gracie can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Spank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lesnar's choice of entrance music: YOU JUST LOST - To ME. Frank Spank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Spank! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lesnar! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lesnar wants to clinch up but Spank keeps it at a distance. Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Spank. Randy Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab by Lesnar. Lesnar tries to clinch but Spank is having none of it. Lesnar tries to clinch up. A big right from Lesnar misses. Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Spank's head but Spank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spank lands a jab to Lesnar's midsection. Nice defenses there by Spank. Lesnar tries to clinch but Spank moves out of range. Spank slips a straight right by Lesnar. Spank scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Randy Lesnar has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lesnar looks gassed! Spank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesnar's head. Spank lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lesnar falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spank dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Spank!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Blaze! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kegan Williamson! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Williamson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze. Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away. Blaze closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Blaze shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williamson takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses. Blaze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Blaze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Blaze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blaze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Williamson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blaze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blaze is trying to get an arm triangle but Williamson is defending well. Williamson tries to buck Blaze off but Blaze is having none of it. Blaze throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Williamson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blaze.
Blaze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Blaze in side control, throwing shots but Williamson defends. Blaze 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. An elbow from Blaze crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Williamson is looking for a sweep. Williamson is letting Blaze control him for a moment. Williamson tries to bench press Blaze off him but Blaze keeps the position. Williamson wants to control but Blaze postures up. Blaze trying to control the position but Williamson is working away. Blaze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williamson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Blaze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Blaze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blaze tries for a kimura but Williamson is defending well. Blaze is breathing heavily. Williamson tries to bench press Blaze off him but Blaze keeps the position. Blaze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Williamson is looking to regain half guard here but Blaze keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Williamson can't do much from the bottom here. Blaze looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williamson is avoiding damage well.
Blaze throws a strike aimed at the side of Williamson's head but Williamson avoids it well. Williamson tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Williamson lands with a right hand. Williamson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A jab from Williamson does it's job there. Williamson drops Blaze with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blaze looks back up at him and smiles so Williamson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Al Blaze has been cut. Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kegan Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Williamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A shot to de liver by Williamson. Beautiful body shot. Williamson throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely. Blaze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Blaze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williamson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegan Williamson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Al Blaze's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A cross from Williamson lands. Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williamson lands a hook that stumbles Blaze back into the cage. Williamson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Blaze to the canvas! Williamson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Blaze has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kegan Williamson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by Last of the Mohicans Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dash! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simpson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dash napping and manages to drive through into side control! Simpson throwing strikes but Dash manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Dash tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well. Dash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Simpson gets back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simpson wants to control but Dash is keeping busy.
Simpson wants to get back to full guard but Dash has passed into side control. Dash gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Dash misses with a wild combination.
Simpson thuds a left hand into Dash's body. Dash tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dash was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson. Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Simpson stuns Dash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jim Dash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dash throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease. Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Simpson is looking to wear down Dash with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Dash throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range. Simpson has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. With the fighters up against the cage, Dash throws an elbow but misses. Dash is trying to break free. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson. Dash throws an elbow that misses.
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dash looks gassed! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson. Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simpson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simpson throwing shots but Dash is blocking nicely. Simpson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Simpson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simpson 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. Simpson is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simpson misses with a head shot. Dash uses the momentum to regain guard. Dash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Simpson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Simpson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simpson has Dash in his guard. Dash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dash trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simpson's guard. Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simpson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simpson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dash moves away. Dash throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Simpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dash, pushing him back against the cage. Dash tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position. Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Brandon Simpson has been cut. A body shot lands from Simpson.
Dash tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position. Dash tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body. Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Simpson looking for a takedown. Dash breaks the clinch.
Dash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Simpson lands with a shot to the body. Simpson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range. Simpson slips under a jab from Dash.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dash throws a leg kick that misses. Dash misses with a body shot.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body. Dash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dash takes a body punch but keeps moving. Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dash is just out of range. Simpson misses the shot to the body. Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dash takes a shot right to the bread basket. Simpson lands a jab to Dash's midsection. Simpson connects with a body shot. Dash is breathing heavily. Simpson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dash was covering up waiting for the punch and Simpson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Dash keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simpson is pushing down on Dash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dash is fighting to maintain full guard but Simpson has managed to sneak the leg through. Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Simpson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dash is keeping the position for now. Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Dash blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dash wants to stand and escape but Simpson is having none of it. Dash keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass. Simpson passes into half guard. Simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simpson prevents Dash from standing back up.
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. Simpson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dash's head. Dash wants to get back to his feet.
Simpson looks to land a strike but Dash avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Simpson landing some decent shots from guard. Dash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson. Dash is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simpson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Brandon Simpson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Simpson tests Dash's chin there with a solid looking shot. Simpson moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson has Dash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dash throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away. Dash moves into the clinch successfully.
Simpson has Dash pressed against the cage, preventing Dash from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Simpson lands a nice shot to the body. Simpson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Dash landing with the ground and pound. Dash landing some decent shots from guard. Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson has his foot on Dash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dash works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dash passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Dash is looking to advance position but Simpson won't allow it. It looks like Dash is going to stand back up.
Dash is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dash tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Simpson is looking for a sweep. Dash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simpson defending well though. Dash has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Simpson works to full guard. Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dash trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simpson's guard. Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dash defends well. Simpson has a closed guard, preventing Dash from standing up. Dash wants to stand and escape but instead Simpson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Simpson trying to control but Dash is working from the bottom. Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Brandon Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dash wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him. Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Simpson looking to pass the guard. Simpson trying to control but Dash is working from the bottom. Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Dash misses with a low kick. Dash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dash misses with a low kick as Simpson jumps back. Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dash swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jim Dash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dash has wrist control. Brandon Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dash keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Simpson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maik Pellicciai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen para sayo ang laban na ito! as his entrance music. 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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156 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maik Pellicciai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pellicciai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Pacquiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pacquiao manages to escape and get back to his feet! Pellicciai misses with a few strikes there.
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pacquiao tests Pellicciai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Maik Pellicciai has been cut. Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Pellicciai moves out of range. Pacquiao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Pellicciai ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao. Pellicciai avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch combination from Pellicciai misses. Pellicciai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
A left lands for Pacquiao. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pellicciai staying out of range there. Pellicciai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily. Pellicciai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
A jab from Pellicciai does it's job there. Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot. Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellicciai misses with the combination.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pellicciai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacquiao. Pellicciai looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well. Pellicciai moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off. A right-left combo lands from Pellicciai. Pacquiao misses with a hook. Pellicciai tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it. Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Pellicciai is out of range. Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pellicciai circles away quickly and effectively. Pacquiao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pellicciai. Pacquiao wants to clinch. Pellicciai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses. Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Pellicciai. Pellicciai is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks. Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pellicciai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao throws a jab when Pellicciai was well out of range. Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Pellicciai uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target. Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pellicciai throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pellicciai fails to land with a series of punches.
Pacquiao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Pellicciai. Pellicciai ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao. Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pellicciai moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pellicciai slips a straight right by Pacquiao. Pellicciai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pellicciai avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut. Pellicciai saw that one coming. Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellicciai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pacquiao dodges the punch combination from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pellicciai throws a nice looking combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A combination from Pellicciai does no damage. Pacquiao takes a swing at Pellicciai's ribcage but misses. Pacquiao throws a jab when Pellicciai was well out of range. Pellicciai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pellicciai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacquiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pacquiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Pacquiao misses with a straight left. Pacquiao misses with a looping right. Pellicciai ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao. Pellicciai with a nice cross. Pacquiao throws the left hand but Pellicciai avoids the punch easily. Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pellicciai is working the combinations to good effect here. Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao looks gassed! Pacquiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pellicciai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pellicciai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pellicciai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No joy there for Pellicciai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pellicciai fails with the takedown. A nice combination there by Pellicciai.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pellicciai tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Pellicciai misses. A big right from Pellicciai misses. Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Pellicciai's head but Pellicciai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pellicciai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao. Pellicciai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao. Pellicciai looks to land a combination but Pacquiao avoids it well. Pellicciai throws a right and a left that both miss. Pacquiao gets a clinch. Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling him. Pellicciai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellicciai. Pellicciai ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao. Pacquiao scores with a jab. Pellicciai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Pacquiao misses. Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right-left combo lands from Pellicciai. Pellicciai keeps the fight on the outside. Pellicciai swinging wildly here.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Pellicciai avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maik Pellicciai's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pellicciai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacquiao lands with a hook. Pellicciai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Pellicciai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Pacquiao bucks up and throws Pellicciai to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! A combination from Pacquiao does no damage. Pellicciai throws a series of punches but Pacquiao avoids them all with ease. Pacquiao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Pellicciai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pacquiao cracks Pellicciai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pellicciai is rocked!
Maik Pellicciai's cut is getting worse. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Pellicciai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pellicciai seems to have got his legs back now. Nice takedown defense from Pacquiao. No joy for Pellicciai on that attempt. Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss! Pellicciai misses with a series of wild punches.
Pellicciai slips a jab from Pacquiao. A jab from Pacquiao misses. Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pellicciai throws a one two combo.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Pellicciai avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pacquiao throws a hook but Pellicciai blocks it. Decent striking displayed by Pacquiao there. Good exchange - Pacquiao coming out on top. Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pacquiao throws a hook but Pellicciai blocks it. Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily. Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pacquiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellicciai.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Pellicciai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Some wild striking there from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao. Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellicciai. Pellicciai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pellicciai misses with the combination.
Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pellicciai misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao throws a lazy right hand but Pellicciai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pellicciai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao. A telegraphed right hand from Pacquiao misses the target. Pellicciai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maik Pellicciai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Pellicciai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pellicciai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacquiao circles away quickly and effectively. Pellicciai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pacquiao. Pellicciai throws a right and a left that both miss. Pellicciai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pacquiao did well to prevent Pellicciai getting side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pacquiao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pacquiao is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Pellicciai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacquiao has managed to free his arm - good work. Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pellicciai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pellicciai prevents Pacquiao from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet. Pellicciai throws a right hand that Pacquiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacquiao also avoids with ease. Pellicciai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pellicciai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pellicciai slips a straight right by Pacquiao. Pacquiao rushes Pellicciai and presses him up against the cage. Pellicciai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pacquiao gets a clinch. Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Pellicciai.
Pellicciai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao. Pacquiao throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pacquiao has Pellicciai up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Pellicciai closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pacquiao to the mat! Pacquiao manages to get full guard. Pacquiao pushes Pellicciai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Pellicciai scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pellicciai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pellicciai. Pacquiao moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pellicciai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pacquiao has Pellicciai up against the cage in a clinch.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Pacquiao has him pinned against the cage. Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pacquiao lands with a right hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pellicciai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pacquiao throws a hook but Pellicciai blocks it. Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Pellicciai moved out of range. Pellicciai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pellicciai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Maik Pellicciai's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A right-left combo lands from Pellicciai. The fighters circle momentarily. Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pellicciai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pellicciai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Pellicciai ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao. Pellicciai tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pacquiao scores with the left hand. Pellicciai knows he should have avoided that one. Pellicciai throws a series of punches but Pacquiao moves out of range. Pacquiao lands a left and a right that send Pellicciai crashing to the mat, dazed. Pacquiao thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Pacquiao is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pacquiao lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Pellicciai can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Pacquiao and Pellicciai drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Pacquiao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
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