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StrikeForce Union #57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Squidward Squarepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Yer Killin' Me- Remo Drive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Squarepants did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown stops Squarepants from getting back to his feet.
Brown throwing shots but Squarepants is blocking nicely.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Squarepants is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
Squarepants wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Squarepants on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown cracks Squarepants with a big elbow.
Squarepants is rocked!
Brown working away.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Squarepants to see if he's OK.
Oh Squarepants is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squarepants is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Squarepants is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Squarepants seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Brown working away.
Check out the look on Brown's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Squarepants takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Squarepants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big shot lands for Brown! That's hurt Squarepants! Will he recover? Brown fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
A very excited looking Nino Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barover but Barover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Barover gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
Flynn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn feints the counter takedown.
Flynn blocks a head kick by Barover.
Flynn dives in and scores a takedown into Barover's guard.
Barover is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Barover wants to get back to his feet but Flynn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barover is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn trying to control but Barover is working from the bottom.
Barover wants to sweep but no luck.
Barover is looking to stand up but Flynn isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barover!
Flynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barover decides to stand back up.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barover as he avoids it easily.
Steve Barover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barover circles away.
Steve Barover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Barover sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover pushes Flynn away with a front kick.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flynn looks winded!
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
Barover explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barover scores with a leg kick.
Flynn tries to clinch up but Barover circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Barover lands but Flynn takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barover lands a head kick!
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barover avoids it really well and circles away.
Barover throws a nice head kick!
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Barover is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flynn is defended easily by Barover.
Barover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Barover, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Barover against the cage but Barover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barover scores with a head kick.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Barover finish him?
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barover circles away.
Barover thows a body kick. Flynn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barover circles away easily
and Barover counters with a head kick. That will keep Flynn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barover lands a brutal head kick. Flynn looks out on his feet and Barover throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve Barover!
Steve Barover retains his featherweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zus Bielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Pathkiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pathkiller has chosen Cherokee War Dance as his entrance music. Zus Bielski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zus Bielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Pathkiller!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bielski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bielski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pathkiller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pathkiller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Bielski misses the target.
Pathkiller's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pathkiller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pathkiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bielski circles away.
Bielski slips under a jab from Pathkiller.
Bielski keeps the fight on the outside.
Bielski slips a jab and a cross from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Bielski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pathkiller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pathkiller wants it to stay on the feet.
Bielski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bielski lands a nice hook to Pathkiller's body. Pathkiller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pathkiller is looking to clinch but Bielski is avoiding it.
Pathkiller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bielski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pathkiller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bielski misses the target.
Chief Pathkiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bielski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Pathkiller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bielski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bielski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bielski is looking to wear down Pathkiller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pathkiller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pathkiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pathkiller checks a low kick from Bielski.
Bielski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bielski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pathkiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pathkiller wants to clinch up but Bielski keeps it at a distance.
Pathkiller walks into a left hand.
Bielski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bielski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pathkiller backs up against the cage.
Bielski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bielski misses with a takedown attempt - Pathkiller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pathkiller clobbers Bielski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bielski darts in and clinches Pathkiller up against the cage.
Pathkiller can't find room to land a body shot as Bielski controls the action.
Pathkiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bielski's elbow.
Bielski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bielski misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller throws a head punch that misses.
Pathkiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bielski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pathkiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pathkiller lands a shoulder strike.
Pathkiller throws a head punch that misses.
Pathkiller tries to work over Bielski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pathkiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pathkiller blocks the elbow strike.
Bielski blocking some punches.
Bielski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pathkiller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pathkiller.
Bielski throws a head punch that misses.
Pathkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Bielski tries to throw a body punch but Pathkiller avoids it by throwing Bielski back against the cage.
Bielski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bielski stalls.
Bielski tries a body shot but Pathkiller blocks it.
Bielski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bielski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bielski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
Pathkiller blocks a body shot from Bielski.
Bielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bielski blocks a body shot from Pathkiller.
Bielski throws a head punch that misses.
Bielski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pathkiller swings wildly with an uppercut but Bielski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pathkiller is working Bielski over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pathkiller fails to land.
Pathkiller tries a body shot but Bielski blocks it.
Bielski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bielski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pathkiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bielski.
Bielski lands a shoulder strike.
Bielski works on Pathkiller's body with a couple of short punches.
Bielski can't find room to land a body shot as Pathkiller controls the action.
Bielski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pathkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bielski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Bielski.
Pathkiller looks winded!
A short uppercut from Bielski.
Bielski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
A short uppercut from Bielski.
Bielski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pathkiller is defending well for now.
Pathkiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bielski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bielski lands with a short shot to the head.
Pathkiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bielski trying to land knees to the body.
Bielski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pathkiller's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bielski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
Pathkiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bielski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pathkiller's elbow.
Bielski lands a right hand.
Bielski stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zus Bielski dominated that round.
That's time! Bielski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pathkiller tries to clinch but Bielski moves out of range.
Bielski scores with a hook to the body. Pathkiller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bielski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pathkiller! But no joy.
Chief Pathkiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pathkiller slips a straight right by Bielski.
Pathkiller tries to clinch but Bielski is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bielski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bielski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bielski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pathkiller avoids it really well and circles away.
Bielski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathkiller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pathkiller fails to land.
Pathkiller misses with the head strike.
Bielski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bielski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bielski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pathkiller can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bielski lands with a nice body punch.
Pathkiller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pathkiller tries to clinch up.
Pathkiller moves out of range of the leg kick from Bielski.
Pathkiller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pathkiller tries to clinch up but Bielski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bielski tries to counter with a takedown but Pathkiller is quick to defend against it.
Pathkiller takes a swing at Bielski's ribcage but misses.
Pathkiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bielski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pathkiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bielski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pathkiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bielski circles away.
Bielski tries to land a leg kick but Pathkiller saw it coming and moves away.
Pathkiller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pathkiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bielski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bielski lands with a right hand.
Pathkiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bielski circles away.
Bielski tries to keep at a distance but Pathkiller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pathkiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bielski scores with a hook to the body.
Pathkiller throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bielski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pathkiller.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bielski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bielski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bielski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bielski.
A body shot lands from Pathkiller.
Bielski leaning against his opponent.
Bielski is pushing Pathkiller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bielski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bielski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pathkiller misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pathkiller.
A left hand lands to the body for Pathkiller.
Bielski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pathkiller has a couple of punches blocked by Bielski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pathkiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pathkiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bielski has Pathkiller pressed against the cage.
Bielski lands a shoulder strike.
Pathkiller working aggressively here.
Pathkiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bielski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bielski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bielski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pathkiller's brow.
Bielski misses with an elbow strike.
Pathkiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pathkiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bielski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bielski is pushing Pathkiller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bielski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pathkiller backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bielski as the two fighters clinch.
Bielski has Pathkiller pressed against the cage.
Pathkiller throws a head punch that misses.
Bielski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pathkiller misses with the head strike.
Bielski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Bielski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pathkiller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bielski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bielski blocks a body shot from Pathkiller.
Bielski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bielski.
Pathkiller is breathing heavily.
Bielski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zus Bielski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bielski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bielski lands a jab to Pathkiller's midsection.
Pathkiller moves out of range of the body kick.
Bielski connects with a crisp jab.
Bielski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bielski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bielski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bielski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pathkiller on his heels. He'll look to pass Pathkiller's guard now, I'm sure.
Pathkiller wants to get back to his feet but Bielski passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bielski slips a nice elbow through Pathkiller's hands, connecting with Pathkiller's forehead.
Bielski not doing much here.
Pathkiller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bielski thows a huge punch but Pathkiller dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bielski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bielski throwing shots but Pathkiller is blocking nicely.
Bielski controlling the action here.
Bielski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bielski lands strikes from half guard.
Bielski is taking a breather. Pathkiller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bielski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bielski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pathkiller tries to roll over but Bielski keeps him under control.
Bielski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pathkiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Bielski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bielski connects with a nice short shot to Pathkiller's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bielski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bielski is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bielski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bielski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pathkiller sees it coming and defends easily.
Bielski uses his free foot to push down on Pathkiller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pathkiller.
Bielski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pathkiller wants to control but Bielski is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pathkiller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bielski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pathkiller because Bielski loaded up on that one.
Bielski cracks Pathkiller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bielski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bielski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chief Pathkiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pathkiller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bielski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bielski punching from mount but Pathkiller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bielski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bielski with a couple of short strikes.
Pathkiller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bielski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bielski lands a couple of good shots and Pathkiller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zus Bielski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I would not like to be Pathkiller right now.
Pathkiller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zus Bielski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bielski 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zus Bielski!
Zus Bielski very nearly forgot to thank ON TAP 160Q Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Lainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton Atkinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Lainey's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Lainey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lainey misses with the combination.
Atkinson moves out of range as Lainey strikes.
A big left from Lainey misses.
Lainey throws a looping overhand right but Atkinson ducks down to avoid it.
Lainey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lainey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lainey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lainey is rocked!
It looks like Eddie Lainey has been cut.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lainey loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Lainey throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkinson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lainey badly! Atkinson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lainey out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Atkinson finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clayton Atkinson!
A very excited looking Clayton Atkinson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Radson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cal Robbins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emanuel Radson's chin.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emanuel Radson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Cal Robbins has been cut.
Radson looking to score a takedown here. Robbins is defending well but Radson drives through and ends up in Robbins's guard.
Robbins controls Radson momentarily but Radson frees himself.
Radson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Radson trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Radson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robbins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins keeping full guard, as Radson tries to pass.
Radson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Radson postures up in Robbins's guard and throws a big left but Robbins blocks it.
Radson trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robbins goes for a double leg but Radson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radson continues to drive forward.
Radson unleashes a big counter combination but Robbins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Radson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Radson closes the distance but Robbins moves to the side
and Robbins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Radson has his hands on Robbins's head, controlling the position.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Radson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Radson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Radson looking for a sweep. Not yet Radson, not yet.
Radson keeping full guard, as Robbins tries to pass.
Radson is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Robbins has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Radson taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cal Robbins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Little Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Little Wolf's choice of entrance music: Cherokee War Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Very quick |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Little Wolf!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz tries for a takedown but Little Wolf circles away easily
and Little Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Dave Schultz has been cut.
Little Wolf tries to clinch up but Schultz circles away and keeps his distance.
Little Wolf tries to clinch up but Schultz circles away and keeps his distance.
Little Wolf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schultz manages to break the clinch.
Little Wolf moves into the clinch.
Little Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Little Wolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Little Wolf tries to clinch there but Schultz circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little Wolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schultz counters with an inside leg kick.
Little Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Schultz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Little Wolf moves into the clinch.
Schultz tries to pull guard but Little Wolf holds him up against the cage and eventually Schultz drops back down to his feet.
Little Wolf lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Little Wolf moves into the clinch.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little Wolf has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Little Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Little Wolf working aggressively here.
Schultz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Little Wolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Little Wolf works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Schultz taking a breather.
Little Wolf lands with a left to the head.
Schultz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Little Wolf looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little Wolf wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz pulls Little Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz has a closed guard, preventing Little Wolf from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Schultz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schultz tries to get out of the position.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schultz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little Wolf postures up in Schultz's guard and throws a big left but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Little Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Little Wolf wants to stand but Schultz is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chief Little Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Little Wolf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Little Wolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Little Wolf working aggressively here.
Little Wolf lands a right hand.
Schultz tries to throw a body punch but Little Wolf avoids it by throwing Schultz back against the cage.
Schultz successfully pulls guard.
Schultz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Little Wolf postures up.
Schultz looking for a triangle here. Little Wolf is fighting it but it looks tight! Schultz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Little Wolf is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Schultz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Shadow Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Cherokee War Dance. Chief Shadow Hunter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Shadow Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets double underhooks and turns Shadow Hunter into the cage.
Ramsey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shadow Hunter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ramsey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ramsey can't escape the position.
Shadow Hunter misses with punches from the back.
Shadow Hunter throwing sloppy strikes.
Shadow Hunter throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Shadow Hunter throwing sloppy strikes.
Shadow Hunter is punishing Ramsey with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey wants to control his opponent's hands but Shadow Hunter gets his hands free.
Shadow Hunter lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Shadow Hunter missing with punches from the back.
Shadow Hunter misses with an elbow to the head.
Ramsey is really stuck here.
Ramsey covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Shadow Hunter lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Even with his hooks in, Shadow Hunter manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Shadow Hunter punishes Ramsey with strikes from the back mount.
Shadow Hunter lands strikes from the back and Ramsey isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Shadow Hunter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chief Shadow Hunter thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Cloud kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cherokee War Dance. The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: Stand By Me-Florence + The Machine. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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30
217 lbs
8 - 5 - 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne James!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James lands with a right to the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Cloud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Red Cloud tightens his grip and picks James up, before dumping him to the ground. James manages to land in guard.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud lands a couple of elbows.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.
Red Cloud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Red Cloud distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Cloud tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Red Cloud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Red Cloud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Red Cloud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Red Cloud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud 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.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Red Cloud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Red Cloud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Red Cloud throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Red Cloud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Red Cloud thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
James tries to kick Red Cloud off but Red Cloud keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Red Cloud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Red Cloud looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Red Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James taking some punishment here, with Red Cloud in his half guard.
James felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Red Cloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Cloud missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Red Cloud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red Cloud lands with a punch from half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.
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!
Red Cloud wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Red Cloud dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
James darts in and clinches Red Cloud up against the cage.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Cloud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Cloud.
Red Cloud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
Red Cloud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Red Cloud wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Red Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Red Cloud controls the action.
Red Cloud gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Cloud scoring with punches to the head and body.
James wants to stand up but Red Cloud is controlling him.
Red Cloud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Red Cloud connects with a couple of short punches.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Chief Red Cloud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is breathing heavily.
Red Cloud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Red Cloud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Red Cloud lands a couple of digs.
Red Cloud works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Red Cloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
Red Cloud throws a big elbow that misses.
Red Cloud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud landing some decent shots from guard.
Red Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Cloud is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Red Cloud throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Red Cloud dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James has Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
Red Cloud drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
James has Red Cloud up against the cage in a clinch.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Cloud wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Red Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Cloud has picked James up - he's going for a ride! Red Cloud dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ground and pound from Red Cloud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Cloud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red Cloud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Red Cloud sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Red Cloud working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Cloud.
Red Cloud throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Red Cloud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Red Cloud chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Red Cloud working some strikes from top position.
Red Cloud is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Red Cloud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Red Cloud stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Red Cloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Cloud cracks James with a solid left hand.
James wants to stand and escape but Red Cloud is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Red Cloud throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Red Cloud postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Cloud throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James gets underhooks to prevent Red Cloud's takedown attempt.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James tries a body shot but Red Cloud blocks it.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Cloud controls his hands.
Red Cloud blocks a body shot from James.
Red Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Cloud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Chief Red Cloud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Cloud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Red Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Red Cloud controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Red Cloud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Cloud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is pressed up against the cage. Red Cloud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dwayne James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James moves into the clinch.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne James.
I think Red Cloud 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Red Cloud!
Chief Red Cloud very nearly forgot to thank Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Mandanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Boitsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Mandanda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Mandanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mandanda.
Mandanda misses with a few strikes there.
Mandanda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandanda misses with a double jab
and Mandanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boitsov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandanda to the mat! Mandanda manages to get full guard.
Boitsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandanda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boitsov pushing down on Mandanda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boitsov is trying to work for a kimura but Mandanda is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandanda trying to control from the bottom.
Mandanda wants to improve his position but Boitsov is controlling well.
Boitsov is looking for a kimura here.
Boitsov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandanda wants to improve his position but Boitsov is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boitsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mandanda is not content to let Boitsov control the position.
Mandanda is looking to improve his position.
Boitsov is pressing down on Mandanda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mandanda is holding on for now.
Mandanda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boitsov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mandanda's thigh. Mandanda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mandanda keeping moving, preventing Boitsov from controlling successfully.
Boitsov stays in close to Mandanda's body and controls the position.
Mandanda is trying to control the position but Boitsov postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boitsov looking to sit in guard and control but Mandanda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boitsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Mandanda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Boitsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandanda is really struggling to control Boitsov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mandanda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boitsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandanda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mandanda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mandanda trying to control the position from guard on top but Boitsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boitsov managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandanda passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitry Boitsov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boitsov misses with a hook. Mandanda ducked under it nicely.
Boitsov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandanda to the mat! Mandanda manages to get full guard.
Mandanda is looking for a triangle but Boitsov pushes his legs off easily.
Mandanda working for a triangle but Boitsov defends it easily.
Boitsov won't allow Mandanda to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandanda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boitsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boitsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mandanda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boitsov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandanda being controlled here, momentarily.
Boitsov wants to pass the guard but Mandanda is keeping the position.
Boitsov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mandanda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boitsov is aware though and is defending well.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Mandanda keeps moving.
Mandanda looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandanda can't keep his opponent in guard - Boitsov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mandanda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boitsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandanda pulls Boitsov in close to his closed guard and prevents Boitsov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mandanda looking for a sweep. Not yet Mandanda, not yet.
Boitsov trying to control but Mandanda is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good exchange - Boitsov coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mandanda throws a shot from downtown. Boitsov moves away and avoids it.
Boitsov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mandanda defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Mandanda.
Mandanda slips a jab from Boitsov.
Mandanda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boitsov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mandanda is looking to sweep but instead, Boitsov has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boitsov is looking to take a break and control but Mandanda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boitsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boitsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mandanda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mandanda is refusing to be controlled, as Boitsov sits in half guard.
Mandanda trying to control here.
Boitsov moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandanda manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Boitsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mandanda dives in and scores a takedown into Boitsov's guard.
Boitsov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mandanda passes into side control.
Boitsov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mandanda has hold of Boitsov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boitsov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boitsov regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov wants to control but Mandanda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandanda wants to take a breather but Boitsov is having none of it.
Mandanda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandanda is looking to take a break and control but Boitsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boitsov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mandanda is tapping! Great win for Boitsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Boitsov!
A victorious Dmitry Boitsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Killinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze has chosen Border Patrol - Eek A Mouse as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Buster Killinger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buster Killinger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
255 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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224 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Killinger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Darryl Haze!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killinger takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Killinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killinger.
Haze told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Killinger misses with some punches.
Killinger working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killinger.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
Haze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haze wants to clinch.
Haze tries to clinch there but Killinger circles away.
Haze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze wants to stall.
Haze wants to break free but Killinger has control.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Killinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze throws a head punch that misses.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
Haze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Killinger.
Killinger cracks Haze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Killinger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haze will feel that in the morning.
Killinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Killinger 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.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze moves into the clinch successfully.
Haze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killinger tries to throw a body punch but Haze avoids it by throwing Killinger back against the cage.
Killinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haze lands an elbow that stopped Killinger in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Killinger is working Haze over against the cage.
Killinger pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze stalling.
Killinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
Killinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
Haze lands an elbow just above Killinger 's eye.
Killinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killinger misses with a body punch.
Killinger tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze has Killinger pressed against the cage.
Killinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killinger misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Killinger.
Killinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haze jumps guard but Killinger stands there with Haze around his waist. Haze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Killinger on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Killinger.
Killinger has a couple of punches blocked by Haze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Haze blocking some punches.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
Killinger working aggressively here.
Killinger scores with a shot to the side of Haze's head.
Haze manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Killinger lands.
Killinger throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killinger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killinger with a hook.
Killinger scores with a jab. Haze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Killinger throws a low kick but Haze moves out of range easily.
Killinger swings widly with a right hand
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze moves into the clinch.
Haze manages to break the clinch.
Haze instigates a clinch.
Haze misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
A head punch on the inside from Killinger fails to land.
Killinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Haze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Killinger lands an overhand right.
Killinger cracks the inside of Haze's front leg.
Killinger loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze doesn't manage to clinch there - Killinger circles away.
Killinger connects with a single shot there.
Killinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haze unleashes a big counter combination but Killinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haze moves into range and clinches up with Killinger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killinger.
Haze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killinger backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
Haze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Killinger.
Haze will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Killinger up against the cage.
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 Buster Killinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from Killinger misses
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killinger motions for Haze to come forward. Killinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haze wants to clinch.
Killinger is looking to counter punch.
Killinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haze has closed the distance and engaged Killinger in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Haze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haze gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Killinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze manages to break the clinch.
Haze closes the distance and pushes Killinger back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger scores with a shot to the side of Haze's head.
Killinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haze scores with a shoulder strike.
Killinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Killinger blocks an elbow strike.
Haze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haze throws a head punch that misses.
Killinger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Darryl Haze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
Killinger misses with the head strike.
Haze throws a head punch that misses.
Killinger breaks the clinch.
Haze tries to clinch but Killinger moves out of range.
Haze tries to clinch up.
Haze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haze fails with an attempt to 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!
Haze tries to clinch up.
Buster Killinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze tries to clinch but Killinger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger thows a body kick. Haze tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Killinger takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Haze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killinger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killinger throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Killinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killinger stuns Haze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killinger missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
Killinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haze moves out of range as Killinger strikes.
Killinger connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze tries to clinch but Killinger is having none of it.
Killinger misses with a low kick.
Killinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killinger misses with a wild combination.
Haze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haze clinches with his opponent.
Haze misses with the head strike.
Killinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Killinger misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
A big right from Killinger misses.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch but Killinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haze can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze moves into the clinch.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killinger is leaning against Haze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Killinger.
Still in the clinch, Haze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haze scores with a shoulder strike.
Killinger working aggressively here.
Killinger misses with some punches.
Haze blocks a body shot from Killinger.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haze.
Killinger blocks an uppercut.
Killinger avoids a wild elbow strike from Haze.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killinger.
Killinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haze lands with a left to the head.
Buster Killinger's cut is getting worse.
Haze leaning against his opponent.
Haze has Killinger pressed against the cage.
Haze throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Killinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch but Killinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killinger misses with a straight right.
Haze takes the fight into the clinch.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killinger tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Killinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze wants to clinch.
It looked like Killinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killinger throwing a counter right hand but Haze manages to avoid it.
Killinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Killinger gets tackled into the cage by Haze. Haze maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze tries to break the clinch but Killinger is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killinger.
Killinger tries a body shot but Haze blocks it.
Killinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazes head.
Killinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killinger blocks an elbow strike.
Haze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
Killinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Haze lands an elbow that stopped Killinger in his tracks for a moment.
Haze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haze wants to stall.
Killinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killinger misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haze.
Killinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killinger lands with a light punch inside.
Killinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Killinger.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Killinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killinger blocks an uppercut.
Haze wants to stall.
Killinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Killinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killinger closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Killinger.
A shot in the inside from Killinger.
Killinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Killinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haze blocks a body shot from Killinger.
Killinger lands a left hand.
Killinger lands an uppercut.
Haze is rocked!
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haze is still on wobbly legs! Can Killinger finish him?
Haze wants to break free but Killinger has control.
Haze seems to have recovered his senses.
Killinger gets through Haze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killinger.
Killinger drops Haze onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Haze is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killinger throws a big uppercut that drops Haze! More strikes from Killinger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Haze lies dazed against the cage as Killinger celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Buster Killinger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Darryl Haze spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost because I was spat on by a venomous snake on my way to the arena and I had trouble seeing on account of the bright lights in my dressing room. I had blurred vision and numbness in my neck, eyes, arms, and lower torso. No way I would have lost otherwise!'.
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