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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ancient Alien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alien has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asa Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ancient Alien!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp slips a jab from Alien.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ancient Alien has been cut.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Alien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharp has time to react.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alien.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp takes a swing at Alien's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
Sharp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ancient Alien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Sharp.
Sharp digs a good body shot into Alien's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp lands with an uppercut that bounces Alien off the cage and back into range.
Sharp misses with an uppercut
and Alien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Alien moved out of range.
Alien connects with the punch.
Sharp takes a swing at Alien's ribcage but misses.
Alien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sharp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alien takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Alien misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alien.
Alien scores with a jab. Sharp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alien lands a nice hook to Sharp's body. Sharp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alien throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharp as he connects with a hook.
Sharp misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alien slips a straight right by Sharp.
A slow jab from Alien misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Alien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alien let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
Sharp misses with a hook.
Sharp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Alien counter with a right hand.
Sharp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alien circles away quickly and effectively.
Alien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alien misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Alien.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Alien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Alien. Beautiful body shot.
Alien with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alien misses the body punch
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Alien will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sharp misses with an uppercut
and Alien counters by clinching up.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alien backwards.
Alien breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alien, as that shot connected.
Alien just misses with a punch to the body.
Alien misses the shot to the body.
Alien avoids the body shot from Sharp.
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 Asa Sharp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ancient Alien'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.
Sharp lands a nice shot that snaps Alien's head back.
Alien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp throws a right hand that Alien ducks under and follows up with a left that Alien also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Alien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Sharp misses.
Alien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alien clobbers Sharp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alien throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Alien throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sharp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alien looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alien lands the left hand.
Sharp digs a good hook to Alien's body.
Sharp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sharp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alien misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Alien slips under a jab.
Alien ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alien tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sharp throws a shot from downtown. Alien moves away and avoids it.
Alien has closed the distance and engaged Sharp in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sharp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alien prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharp gets through Alien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
Alien breaks from the clinch.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alien moves away.
Sharp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp throws a hook but Alien avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sharp.
Alien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Alien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alien moves away.
Sharp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sharp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharp scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alien in his tracks.
Alien throws a big shot that misses.
Sharp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sharp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Sharp misses with a body punch
and Alien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Alien's body. Alien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alien manages to avoid it.
Sharp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp cracks Alien with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Ancient Alien's cut even more.
Sharp misses with a left hand
and Alien counters with a left to the body.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
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 Asa Sharp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ancient Alien'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alien scores with a jab. Sharp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alien avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Alien is just out of range.
A nice side step and Alien releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alien throws a lazy uppercut
and Alien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alien misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alien manages to avoid it.
Sharp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aliens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alien misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Alien misses with a hook to the body
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Alien is rocked!
Sharp cracks Alien with a hook to the temple - Alien is on wobbly legs here! Sharp swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alien falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sharp wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Asa Sharp!
The defeated Ancient Alien had this to say: 'I will be back, and stronger than ever before!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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212 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Carvalho swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
A nice side step and Skywalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Carvalho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skywalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho darts in trying to clinch
letting Skywalker counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
John Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho moves to clinch but Skywalker breaks away
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Carvalho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy right hand. Skywalker should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker walks into a left hand.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Skywalker coming out on top.
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skywalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Carvalho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skywalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skywalker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skywalker staying out of range there.
Skywalker tries to sprawl but Carvalho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho is trying for a kimura here. Skywalker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carvalho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Carvalho!
Rafael Carvalho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loyd Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Loyd Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Duran misses the target.
Anthony throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duran scores with a nice head shot.
Anthony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duran, pushing him back against the cage.
Anthony prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Duran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body.
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran cracks Anthony with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duran misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duran lands with an overhand left.
Anthony stuns Duran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Duran. Those never looked like landing.
Anthony is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duran with a body shot.
Duran misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Anthony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alberto Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthony. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duran closes the distance and clinches up with Anthony, looking for a takedown. Duran pushes Anthony against the cage but Anthony circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duran is rocked!
It looks like Alberto Duran has been cut.
Loyd Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Anthony engages and cracks Duran with a massive lead left hook - Duran tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Anthony is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loyd Anthony!
Loyd Anthony seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Knutsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Knutsson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray slips a straight right by Knutsson .
Murray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knutsson misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
And Murray tries to counter it with a takedown but Knutsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knutsson misses with a body shot.
Knutsson misses with a body shot.
Murray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knutsson scores with a shot to the body.
Knutsson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Knutsson - that landed with a thud.
Knutsson lands a nice uppercut.
Knutsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knutsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knutsson 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.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Knutsson digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Knutsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knutsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray is rocked!
Knutsson digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Knutsson finish him?
Murray looks winded!
Knutsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Knutsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knutsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knutsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
A shot in the inside from Knutsson .
Knutsson throws a big uppercut that drops Murray! More strikes from Knutsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Murray lies dazed against the cage as Knutsson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Knutsson !
An out of breath Bjorn Knutsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Chipperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Magee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chipperson comes to the cage accompanied by Chip Chipperson - Tears. Magee has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lyle Chipperson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Chipperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marty Magee!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chipperson takes a swing at Magee's ribcage but misses.
Chipperson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Magee is predictable there
enabling Chipperson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chipperson misses with a body shot.
Magee is looking for the big counter here.
Magee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chipperson.
Magee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magee connects with a right hand. Chipperson shakes it off.
Magee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chipperson is out of range.
Magee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chipperson counters with a stiff right hand.
Magee misses with a combination
and Chipperson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magee cracks the inside of Chipperson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chipperson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chipperson taking a breather.
Chipperson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chipperson has him pressed against the cage.
Magee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chipperson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chipperson prevents Magee from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson is pushing Magee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chipperson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magee or not.
Chipperson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Magee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chipperson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magee lands a body punch.
Chipperson gets through Magee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magee breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Magee misses.
Magee shoots in looking for a takedown but Chipperson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chipperson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magee is looking to chop away at Chipperson's legs.
Chipperson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chipperson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chipperson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magee misses with the combination.
Chipperson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chipperson misses with a shot to the body
and Magee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chipperson presses Magee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magee working aggressively here.
Magee tries to break free but Chipperson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson throws a head punch that misses.
Magee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magee tries to break the clinch but Chipperson is controlling the position.
Chipperson struggles to land a body shot inside as Magee controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magee.
Magee has had enough of the clinch but Chipperson keeps him there for the moment.
Chipperson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magee tries to clinch but Chipperson is having none of it.
Magee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chipperson.
Chipperson slaps away a takedown attempt from Magee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Chipperson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chipperson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chipperson counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Lyle Chipperson will probably get the nod.
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.
Magee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chipperson sprawls well. Chipperson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magee gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Chipperson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chipperson lands a nice shot that snaps Magee's head back.
Chipperson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chipperson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magee can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chipperson. Magee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magee throws a right and a left that Chipperson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee tries to close the distance and clinch but Chipperson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magee throws a head kick but Chipperson moves out of range.
Chipperson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Magee tried to score with a low kick but Chipperson checks it.
Magee looks to land a combination but Chipperson avoids it well.
Chipperson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chipperson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Magee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magee throws a head kick but Chipperson moves out of range.
Chipperson misses with a wild body shot.
Chipperson scores with a hook to the body. Magee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chipperson checks a low kick from Magee.
Nice straight punches there by Chipperson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chipperson.
Magee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magee scores with a hook to the body. Chipperson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chipperson. Chipperson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magee shoots and misses
and Chipperson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magee throws a head kick that misses
enabling Chipperson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chipperson takes a swing at Magee's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chipperson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magee was well out of range. Poor timing from Chipperson.
Chipperson is looking to wear down Magee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magee, as that shot connected.
Chipperson misses with a wild body shot.
Magee misses with the combination.
It looked like Chipperson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chipperson cracks Magee with an open hand slap.
Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magee.
Magee throws a combination. Chipperson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chipperson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magee shoots in for a takedown but Chipperson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lyle Chipperson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Magee.
Magee misses with a wild combination.
Marty Magee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson lands a jab.
Chipperson dodges the punch combination from Magee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Chipperson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chipperson lands a nice looking body shot.
Marty Magee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chipperson punishes Magee's body with a nice straight punch.
Chipperson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magee is breathing heavily.
Magee misses with a double jab
and Chipperson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chipperson defends it nicely.
Magee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magee swings widly with a right hand
and Chipperson counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chipperson slips a jab and a cross from Magee.
Chipperson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magee in his tracks.
Magee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magee needs to keep his hands up - Chipperson had a free shot at his head there.
Magee fails with the takedown
letting Chipperson counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Chipperson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magee throws a head kick that misses
and Chipperson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chipperson back to the cage. Magee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chipperson throws a body shot but no joy.
Magee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chipperson looks to score with a jab to the body but Magee is just out of range.
Magee throws a series of punches but Chipperson avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson swings for the body but Magee moves out of range.
Magee throws a low kick but Chipperson avoids it.
It looked like Chipperson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chipperson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magee moves away.
Chipperson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marty Magee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson throws a series of punches but Magee avoids them all with ease.
Magee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magee lands with a nice combination. Chipperson backs away looking to recover.
Chipperson lands with a good body shot.
Chipperson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chipperson slips a jab and a cross from Magee.
It looked like Chipperson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magee.
Magee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chipperson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magee manages to avoid it.
Magee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chipperson looks to score with a jab to the body but Magee is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chipperson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chipperson swings for the body but Magee moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Magee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Magee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chipperson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magee shoots in but no luck this time.
Magee lands a two punch combo.
Chipperson tests Magee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chipperson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magee shoots in for a takedown but Chipperson shows good takedown defense.
Lyle Chipperson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Magee.
Chipperson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magee momentarily.
Chipperson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lyle Chipperson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Chipperson.
Chipperson swings for the body but Magee moves out of range.
Chipperson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chipperson throws a shot to the body.
Chipperson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chipperson wants it to stay on the feet.
Magee is looking to clinch but Chipperson is avoiding it.
Magee throws a low kick but Chipperson moves out of range easily.
Magee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chipperson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Magee. Those never looked like landing.
Chipperson slips a jab and a cross from Magee.
Magee tries to clinch up
and Chipperson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magee tries to clinch but Chipperson is having none of it.
Magee misses with a series of wild punches.
Magee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magee fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chipperson catches Magee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chipperson but Chipperson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chipperson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magee on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyle Chipperson.
Well Chipperson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Chipperson!
Lyle Chipperson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I got a YUUUUUGE peckah! That's why I won!'.
The defeated Marty Magee had this to say: 'I would like to thank my manager, coaches and training partners. I would also like to thank my opponent for the tough battle'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michio Kaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wymond Ivy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaku comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michio Kaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wymond Ivy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivy defends it nicely.
Ivy gets the takedown into side control.
Ivy trying to control the position but Kaku is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaku, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaku keeps working.
Ivy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kaku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivy's guard! Nice work there by Kaku!
Kaku is working Ivy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivy keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass.
Ivy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaku defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Kaku has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ivy is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaku advances position into side control!
Kaku scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivy tries to bench press Kaku off him but Kaku keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivy tries to roll over but Kaku keeps him under control.
Kaku is looking to take a break and control but Ivy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivy is refusing to be controlled, as Kaku sits in half guard.
Ivy is looking to control Kaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivy avoid being mounted?
Ivy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaku lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivy is trying to control the position but Kaku postures up.
Ivy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaku is aware though and is defending well.
Kaku looking to pass the guard.
Ivy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaku escapes and throws Ivy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wymond Ivy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ivy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaku!
Kaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivy is looking to take a break and control but Kaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaku prevents Ivy from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kaku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ivy but great work by Kaku.
Kaku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaku working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivy is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku trying to control the position but Ivy is working away.
Ivy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kaku's best efforts.
Ivy trying to control but Kaku postures up.
Ivy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku.
Ivy gets back to full guard.
Kaku connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaku 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaku defends well.
Ivy keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass.
Ivy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivy working a defensive guard but Kaku passes into half guard.
Ivy is not content to let Kaku control the position.
Kaku is really struggling to control Ivy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ivy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaku lands a nice short elbow.
Kaku stalling away here and it's allowed Ivy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ivy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaku trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ivy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaku is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaku advances to half guard.
Kaku is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wymond Ivy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ivy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaku wants to reverse the position here. Ivy has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Kaku is forced to tap! Kaku looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wymond Ivy!
A victorious Wymond Ivy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lando Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos El Quinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lando Ortiz 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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lando Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karlos El Quinto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz cracks El Quinto with an open hand slap.
It looks like Karlos El Quinto has been cut.
Ortiz drops El Quinto with a beautiful combination! El Quinto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ortiz is looking for the KO!
El Quinto is rocked!
El Quinto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from El Quinto.
El Quinto has Ortiz pressed against the cage, preventing Ortiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but El Quinto has the dominant position.
A short right from El Quinto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Quinto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by El Quinto.
El Quinto tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
A short uppercut from El Quinto.
Ortiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Quinto walks away with a smile on his face. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Quinto clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
El Quinto lands a body punch.
Ortiz trying to control the position but instead, El Quinto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortiz into the cage.
El Quinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
El Quinto scores with a shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
El Quinto lands a right hand.
El Quinto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El Quinto scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from El Quinto.
A right hand to the body from El Quinto.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
El Quinto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Quinto digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from El Quinto.
El Quinto scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from El Quinto.
El Quinto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from El Quinto.
El Quinto pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
El Quinto scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Lando Ortiz has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for El Quinto.
El Quinto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Quinto lands a shot to the body.
El Quinto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Quinto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from El Quinto.
El Quinto digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from El Quinto.
El Quinto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
El Quinto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Quinto lands with a left to the head.
El Quinto lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from El Quinto as the two fighters clinch.
El Quinto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from El Quinto.
El Quinto works on Ortiz's body with a couple of short punches.
El Quinto scores with a shoulder strike.
El Quinto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Quinto lands a right hand.
El Quinto lands a body punch.
El Quinto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
El Quinto lands a body punch in the clinch.
El Quinto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz is rocked!
El Quinto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Ortiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Quinto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
El Quinto is working Ortiz over against the cage.
El Quinto lands a left hand.
El Quinto lands a big right hand that drops Ortiz! The killer instinct kicks in and El Quinto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by El Quinto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlos El Quinto!
After winning the bout, Karlos El Quinto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilli Drakov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Belfort throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drakov was covering up waiting for the punch and Belfort finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belfort drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drakov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belfort has Drakov in his guard.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Drakov is proving a slippery customer.
Belfort is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Drakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Belfort doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Belfort is striking but Drakov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Belfort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belfort looking to control.
Drakov trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Drakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belfort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Drakov is working Belfort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Drakov advances position into side control!
Drakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Belfort to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Belfort thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drakov manages to get to full guard.
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Drakov is looking for a triangle but Belfort pushes his legs off easily.
Belfort's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Belfort throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belfort has managed to get both his arms back between Drakov's legs - danger averted.
Belfort cracks Drakov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort passes Drakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belfort is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belfort's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belfort's back!
Belfort rolls, trying to escape but Drakov keeps control of the position.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Drakov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drakov landing with strikes.
Drakov looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Belfort right now.
Drakov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Drakov controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
Belfort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Belfort just trying to survive but Drakov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drakov with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort regains half guard.
Belfort actively working from the bottom here.
Belfort is staying active underneath Drakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belfort tries to roll over but Drakov keeps him under control.
Drakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belfort throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Drakov unloading with bombs!
Drakov unloading with bombs!
Belfort is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilli Drakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drakov shoots in and drives through. Belfort sprawls well.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drakov pinned against the cage. Drakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drakov is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Belfort is in big trouble! Drakov is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Belfort. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Vasilli Drakov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasilli Drakov waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Buford (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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26
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Buford !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buford throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buford connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buford . Buford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Buford is just out of range.
Buford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buford lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buford takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buford swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a leg kick but Buford moved away.
Buford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Buford throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Buford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Buford .
Buford needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Buford is rocked!
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Buford counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Buford avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov throws out a leg kick but Buford moves out of range and Nurmagomedov only half commits.
Buford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buford is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Buford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buford seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford tries a head kick but it misses.
Buford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buford manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buford misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Buford 's head.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Buford .
Buford misses the shot to the body.
Buford connects with a crisp jab.
Buford fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford lands a right hook to the body.
Buford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buford sprawling to the canvas! Buford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmagomedov finish him?!
Buford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Are you kidding me?! Nurmagomedov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Buford clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Mandanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner's entrance music is Thug Luv. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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21
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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23
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Ralph Gardner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Mandanda!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mandanda scores with a one two! Gardner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gardner.
Gardner is struggling to control the position.
Gardner stalls.
Mandanda tries to score a body lock takedown but Gardner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mandanda blocks a body shot from Gardner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Gardner.
Mandanda tries to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling the position.
Mandanda is trying to pull guard but Gardner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gardner lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mandanda up against the cage.
Mandanda is trying to force a seperation but Gardner has the dominant position.
Gardner tries to work over Mandanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner swings for the body but Mandanda moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Gardner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gardner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ralph Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandanda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mandanda slips under a jab.
Gardner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandanda in his tracks.
Gardner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandanda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gardner.
Gardner lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gardner.
Gardner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Gardner.
Gardner tries to work over Mandanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandanda prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandanda controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner works on Mandanda's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gardner.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gardner presses Mandanda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gardner prevents Mandanda from breaking the clinch.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Mandanda controls the action.
Gardner tries to work over Mandanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandanda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandanda avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Despite the aggression on Mandanda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gardner cracks Mandanda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner slips a jab and a cross from Mandanda.
Gardner sizes up Mandanda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Gardner. Beautiful body shot.
Ralph Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandanda walks into a straight right hand from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Gardner finds it's target.
Mandanda is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner drops Mandanda with a huge uppercut! Mandanda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gardner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Gardner!
Ralph Gardner retains his light heavyweight title!
Ralph Gardner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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