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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Wallace has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Blood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Wallace is looking to slow Blood down with leg kicks.
Blood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blood looks to land a body kick but Wallace moved away.
Wallace is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Blood does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blood throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Blood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard.
Wallace pulls Blood in to control the position.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace is pulling down on Blood's head. It's preventing any offense from Blood, at least for the moment.
Blood trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blood throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Wallace is controlling Blood's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blood avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Blood off balance momentarily.
Blood takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallace's calf.
Wallace lands the left hand.
Wallace thumps Blood with a low kick.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Blood throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blood just manages to avoid it.
Blood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blood gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wallace gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Blood is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Wallace!
A relieved looking Nathan Wallace thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Aaron Blood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jacob Whitehorse was too much for me tonight. The better game plan won tonight. I will wear this belt again, mark my words!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erland Eliasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eliasson has chosen Radioactive - Imagine Dragons as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Erland Eliasson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Glass !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erland Eliasson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eliasson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eliasson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Glass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eliassons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Glass tries a low kick but Eliasson avoids it.
Eliasson wants to counter with a clinch but Glass pushes him away.
Glass throws a leg kick but Eliasson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eliasson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eliasson throws a nice looking combination but Glass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Eliasson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eliasson looks to land a combination but Glass avoids it well.
Glass lands with a hook. Eliasson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eliasson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Glass tenderised Eliasson's leg. Eliasson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eliasson checks a low kick from Glass .
Eliasson throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Glass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eliasson.
Glass is looking to chop away at Eliasson's legs.
Eliasson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eliasson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eliasson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eliasson is looking for the big counter here.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eliasson.
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eliasson.
A jab from Eliasson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glass looks to land a left hand but Eliasson moved out of range nicely.
Eliasson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kevin Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glass throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Eliasson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eliasson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eliasson.
As Eliasson tries to get set, Glass tries to push him back and clinch up but Eliasson manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Eliasson misses with a straight right.
Glass misses with a leg kick
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass lands with a hook. Eliasson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glass cracks the inside of Eliasson's front leg.
Eliasson slips a jab from Glass .
Glass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Glass throws a hook but Eliasson avoids it easily.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Eliasson's head but Eliasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eliasson was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass .
Glass lands a really nice looking cross but Eliasson seems unphased.
Eliasson cracks Glass with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Glass has been cut.
Eliasson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass tries to work over Eliasson's front leg with a kick but Eliasson checks it.
Eliasson blocks a leg kick.
Eliasson tries to clinch but Glass is having none of it.
Glass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Glass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eliasson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glass thinking.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Glass '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.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eliasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eliasson looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass scores with the left hand. Eliasson knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eliasson can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Glass . Those never looked like landing.
Eliasson throws out a counter right but Glass avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Glass throws a head kick that misses.
Eliasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eliasson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Eliasson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Glass has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eliasson throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eliasson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eliasson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glass scores with a hook to the body. Eliasson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eliasson ducks under a wild hook from Glass .
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Eliasson as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Eliasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Glass misses.
Eliasson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eliasson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass .
Glass lands a jab to Eliasson's midsection.
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!
A good leg kick by Glass .
Eliasson avoids the body shot from Glass .
Eliasson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Eliasson tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Eliasson lands with an uppercut that bounces Glass off the cage and back into range.
Glass misses with a left hand
and Eliasson counters with a nice body shot.
Eliasson misses with a looping right.
Glass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glass thuds his right hand into Eliasson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glass lands with a straight right. Eliasson didn't see that one coming.
Eliasson misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliasson lands a big right hand that sends Glass crashing to the mat! Eliasson stays standing though and waves Glass back to his feet!
Glass is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass is holding his hands too far apart here. Eliasson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Glass is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erland Eliasson!
Erland Eliasson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Kevin Glass was interviewed post fight and said 'you win or you learn.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Connor McGregor's chin.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
McGregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGregor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGregor drops Jackson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jackson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jackson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jackson drops to his knees and McGregor pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Connor McGregor thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (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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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Schilling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirkland closes the distance and clinches.
Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schilling misses with a body punch.
Kirkland is pushing Schilling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
Schilling scores with a shot to the side of Kirkland's head.
It looks like Troy Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland working aggressively here.
Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilling controls his hands.
Schilling looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling misses with the head strike.
Kirkland dodges an elbow strike from Schilling.
Kirkland avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland effectively controlling the action here.
Kirkland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schilling lands a good knee to the midsection. Kirkland won't want to take too many of those.
Kirkland blocks an uppercut.
Schilling crunches a lovely knee into Kirkland's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kirkland.
A short uppercut from Kirkland.
Kirkland effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schilling.
Schilling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schilling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kirkland on the inside.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
Schilling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards.
Kirkland is struggling to control the position.
Kirkland misses with the head strike.
Kirkland tries to work over Schilling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schilling lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Kirkland.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirkland.
Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilling controls his hands.
Schilling lands with a left to the head.
Kirkland cracks Schilling with a nice body shot.
Kirkland stalling against the cage.
Schilling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by Schilling.
Kirkland misses with some punches.
Schilling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirkland wants to stall.
Kirkland prevents a body shot from Schilling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schilling.
Kirkland controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirkland misses with some punches.
Kirkland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Schilling tries a body shot but Kirkland blocks it.
Kirkland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schilling backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling lands an uppercut.
Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkland slowing the pace effectively.
Kirkland blocks a body shot from Schilling.
Still in the clinch, Kirkland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirkland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schilling.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schilling.
Schilling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kirkland.
Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by Schilling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirkland.
Schilling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkland managing to block the knees to the body from Schilling.
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 Troy Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick.
Troy Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but Schilling ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Kirkland does no damage.
Kirkland throws a hook to the side of Schilling's head but Schilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Kirkland's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Kirkland finds it's way through Schilling's defenses.
Kirkland thuds his right hand into Schilling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Schilling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Schilling throws a hook but Kirkland avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling is looking to slow Kirkland down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schilling checks a leg kick.
Schilling lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kirkland will feel that in the morning.
Jab, jab by Kirkland - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Schilling counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kirkland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling throws a hook to the side of Kirkland's head but Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schilling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirkland lands a left and a right that send Schilling crashing to the mat, dazed. Kirkland thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Schilling is rocked!
Kirkland looks to land a combination but Schilling avoids it well.
Schilling is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirkland finish him?
Schilling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schilling seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schilling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirkland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schilling tries a quick counter leg kick but Kirkland is wise to it.
Kirkland digs a good body shot into Schilling's ribs.
Kirkland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schilling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirkland.
Schilling wants to clinch up but Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
Kirkland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schilling's head.
Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by Schilling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schilling misses with a body kick.
Schilling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilling lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Kirkland misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Troy Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schilling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schilling throws a lazy right hand but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schilling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirkland sets himself, and Schilling steps forward looking for the clinch! Kirkland avoids it this time.
Kirkland forces Schilling back against the cage and clinches.
Schilling has had enough of the clinch but Kirkland keeps him there for the moment.
Schilling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilling is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kirkland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schilling blocks a low kick nicely.
Schilling defending well as Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Kirkland sizes up Schilling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Schilling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schilling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a jab when Schilling was well out of range.
Schilling throws a big counter head kick but Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Kirkland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut
and Schilling counters with a straight right hand.
Kirkland tries to clinch up.
Schilling is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kirkland misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirkland jabs at Schilling's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirkland is looking to clinch but Schilling is avoiding it.
Kirkland misses with a left hand
and Schilling counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schilling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirkland tries to clinch but Schilling is having none of it.
Kirkland connects with a right hand. Schilling shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Schilling.
Kirkland tests Schilling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkland jabs Schilling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schilling ducks under a wild hook from Kirkland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Kirkland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Schilling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schilling feints a counter leg kick.
Schilling walks into a stiff left hand from Kirkland.
Schilling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirkland.
Kirkland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirkland throws a big shot that misses.
Kirkland throws a series of punches but Schilling avoids them all with ease.
Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
Schilling throws a head kick that misses.
Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but Schilling checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schilling! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schilling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kirkland.
Schilling tries to move into range but Kirkland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirkland connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirkland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schilling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schilling misses with a low kick.
Kirkland looks to land a right hand but Schilling moved out of range.
Schilling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schilling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkland lands a jab to Schilling's midsection.
Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schilling can do to turn this around?
Kirkland tries to close the distance and clinch but Schilling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirkland scores with a three punch combo!
Schilling walks into a jab.
Kirkland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schilling to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schilling throws a head kick that Kirkland semi-blocks.
Kirkland wants to clinch up but Schilling keeps it at a distance.
Kirkland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schilling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirkland throws an off balance right hand
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirkland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schilling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirkland is rocked!
Schilling tries to score with a low kick but Kirkland moves his leg out of the way.
Kirkland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schilling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirkland thinking.
Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schilling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirkland.
Kirkland looks to land a left hand but Schilling moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schilling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirkland tries a low kick but Schilling avoids it.
A big right from Kirkland misses.
Schilling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirkland.
Schilling scores with a jab.
Schilling lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirkland off the cage and back into range.
Kirkland slips under a jab.
Kirkland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirkland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schilling manages to circle out of the way.
Schilling scores with a nice body kick.
Kirkland throws a leg kick
and Schilling counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kirkland is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oh Kirkland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirkland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schilling doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
Kirkland seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilling lands with a shot to the body.
Kirkland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilling manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Schilling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schilling lands a big head kick that sends Kirkland tumbling to the mat! Schilling takes a step backwards and waves Kirkland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A telegraphed right hand from Kirkland misses the target.
Schilling feints a counter leg kick.
Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schilling.
Kirkland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schilling.
Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Schilling saw that one coming.
As Kirkland backs off Schilling throws a huge counter combo but Kirkland manages to avoid it all.
Schilling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirkland.
Joe Schilling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirkland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Schilling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kirkland 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Kirkland!
Troy Kirkland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Sexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexton has chosen I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
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, Seth Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sexton tries to keep at a distance but Slider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexton working aggressively here.
Sexton is looking to control Slider's arms but Slider gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sexton has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.
Sexton managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Slider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slider.
Slider lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Sexton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slider pushes Sexton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexton blocks a body shot from Slider.
Slider tries to work over Sexton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slider prevents a body shot from Sexton.
Slider pushes off an throws an elbow but Sexton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slider gets underhooks to prevent Sexton's takedown attempt.
Sexton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexton has a couple of punches blocked by Slider.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.
It looks like Seth Sexton has been cut.
Sexton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sexton misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton avoids a wild elbow strike from Slider.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Slider won't allow it.
Sexton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Slider.
Slider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexton backwards.
Sexton struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sexton fails to land.
Slider misses with some punches.
Slider lands an elbow inside.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slider to keep the fight standing.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Sexton.
A body shot lands from Slider.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slider throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Slider - that landed with a thud.
Slider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sexton looks winded!
Slider lands a left hand.
Slider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sexton blocks it with crossed arms.
Slider lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexton prevents a body shot from Slider.
Sexton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slider smiles and moves away.
Sexton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slider on his heels. He'll look to pass Slider's guard now, I'm sure.
Slider wants to stand but Sexton is controlling the position.
Sexton being controlled here momentarily.
Sexton with a nice head shot there.
Slider is controlling Sexton's posture.
Sexton pushes down on Slider's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider is not content to let Sexton control the position.
Sexton seems to be working for a kimura but Slider defends the submission attempt.
Slider is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Slider wants to get back to his feet.
Slider is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Slider trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sexton is trying to work for a kimura but Slider is defending well.
Slider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sexton is working for a submission of some sort.
Sexton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sexton wants to pass to mount but Slider is defending the position.
Slider pushes Sexton off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Sexton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slider connects with the punch.
Sexton's corner calls for a 1-2. Sexton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sexton lands with a good body shot.
Slider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexton can do to turn this around?
Slider misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sexton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slider clinches up against the cage.
Sexton tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.
Sexton pushes Slider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slider blocking some punches.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Slider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Sexton is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Sexton on the inside.
Slider throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sexton.
Sexton jumps guard but Slider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lolipo Slider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sexton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Sexton.
Slider lands with a light punch inside.
Sexton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slider or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sexton.
Sexton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sexton lands a left hand.
Sexton stalling the fight.
Sexton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Sexton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sexton.
Sexton pushes Slider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slider throws an elbow but it misses.
Slider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sexton tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as Sexton controls the action.
Sexton misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton misses with a body punch.
Slider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sexton blocks a body shot from Slider.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slider lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Sexton.
Slider has a couple of punches blocked by Sexton.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but Slider has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sexton.
Slider scores with a shot to the side of Sexton's head.
Sexton jumps guard but Slider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sexton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sexton jumps guard but Slider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slider scores with a knee to the head.
Slider connects with a knee to the head.
Sexton dodges an elbow strike from Slider.
Sexton struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider misses with the head strike.
Slider lands a damaging elbow.
Sexton blocks an elbow strike.
Slider throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slider lands a shoulder strike.
Slider prevents a body shot from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a body punch.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sexton lands a nice shot to the body.
Sexton tries a body shot but Slider blocks it.
Slider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sexton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexton jumps into guard, dragging Slider to the mat.
Sexton trying to strike off his back.
Sexton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slider is aware though and is defending well.
Sexton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slider is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton wants to sweep here but Slider controlling him for the moment.
Sexton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sexton keeping full guard, as Slider tries to pass.
Slider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sexton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slider stays in close to Sexton's body and controls the position.
Sexton wants to sweep here but Slider controlling him for the moment.
Slider tries to free his leg and advance position but Sexton is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Sexton's cut.
That's time! Slider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sexton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slider tries to clinch but Sexton moves out of range.
Slider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sexton doesn't seem bothered though.
Seth Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Sexton. Beautiful body shot.
Sexton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sexton is defended easily by Slider.
Slider blocks a jab.
Slider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sexton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sexton feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Sexton.
Slider tries to work over Sexton's front leg with a kick but Sexton checks it.
Sexton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slider moves away.
Slider tried to score with a low kick but Sexton checks it.
Sexton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sexton lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider lands a jab to Sexton's midsection.
Sexton slips a jab from Slider.
Slider tries to clinch up but Sexton circles away and keeps his distance.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexton.
Sexton throws the left hand but Slider avoids the punch easily.
Sexton scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sexton.
Sexton tries to clinch up but Slider circles away and keeps his distance.
Lolipo Slider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Sexton misses.
Sexton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slider misses with an uppercut. Sexton saw that one coming.
Sexton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slider defends it well.
Sexton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sexton moves away.
Sexton scores with a jab to the body.
Seth Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton looks to score with a jab to the body but Slider is just out of range.
Slider tries a low kick but Sexton avoids it.
Sexton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slider takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sexton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sexton prevents Slider from improving his position.
Slider is not content to let Sexton control the position.
Slider tries to get to full guard but Sexton has control of the leg.
Slider has his hands clasped together around Sexton's back. He's all about the action.
Slider is staying active underneath Sexton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider trying to control here.
Slider pushes Sexton off looking to stand but Sexton dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sexton prevents Slider from improving his position.
Sexton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slider is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slider avoid being mounted?
Slider is looking for a sweep. Sexton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton wants to work for an arm triangle but Slider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slider controlling the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slider cracks Sexton with an open hand slap.
Slider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sexton.
Slider quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slider takes a swing at Sexton's ribcage but misses.
Sexton avoids the head kick by Slider.
Sexton misses with a wild body shot.
Slider throws a low kick but Sexton avoids it.
Sexton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sexton.
Slider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slider.
Sexton swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Sexton.
Slider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Sexton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slider 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolipo Slider!
Lolipo Slider bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vance comes into the arena with Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick but Vance moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Vance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vance lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Vance shows good takedown defense.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vance throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Vance does it's job there.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vance defends it nicely.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vance lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Vance sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vance lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance lands with an overhand left.
Vance closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vance takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Vance gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vance is defending well.
Vance gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vance.
Jones looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Vance.
A short body shot lands from Vance as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Vance.
Vance lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Vance.
It looks like Shawn Jones has been cut.
Vance lands with a right to the head.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is rocked!
Vance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vance throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Vance and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Vance celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
Kruger Vance 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Willis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Willis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dall's guard.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Willis passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall is staying active underneath Willis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Willis winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall'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!
Willis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Willis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willis with the ground and pound but Dall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Willis has his hands clasped together but Dall extends and breaks Willis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ebyn Dall!
Ebyn Dall is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ebyn Dall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dom Willis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijsa Mohammed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tre Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz moves away from the strike by Mohammed.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz clinches up with Mohammed and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mohammed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cruz.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mohammed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz stalling the fight.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is looking to control Mohammed's arms but Mohammed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cruz has his back to the cage.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ijsa Mohammed has been cut.
Mohammed looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Mohammed blocks with his arms.
Cruz taking a breather.
A short left from Cruz.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Mohammed blocks with his arms.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz pushes Mohammed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz is trying to stall.
I was talking to Cruz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Mohammed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mohammeds head.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Cruz taking a breather.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz lands a big right hand that drops Mohammed! The killer instinct kicks in and Cruz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tre Cruz!
After winning the bout, Tre Cruz 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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