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GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kemo Nozume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 lbs
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285 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kemo Nozume!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage misses with the combination.
Nozume drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rage tries to get out of the position.
Nozume moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nozume lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rage down.
Nozume is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rage is trying to escape and Nozume transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rage is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nozume! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kemo Nozume!
Post fight, an emotional Kemo Nozume said 'Auvers blue'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling throws a body shot but no joy.
Schilling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nilsen.
Nilsen attempts a counter takedown but Schilling avoids it well and moves away.
Joe Schilling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen throws a nice looking combination but Schilling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schilling let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nilsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schilling circles away quickly and effectively.
Schilling throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at Killer Instinct ☠ inform us that Schilling has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nilsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nilsen stops Schilling from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Schilling wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schilling being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches up with Schilling, looking for a takedown. Nilsen pushes Schilling against the cage but Schilling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schilling is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, Schilling circles away and we're back to standing.
Schilling misses with a straight left.
Schilling just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen throws a big counter combination but Schilling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling has one foot on Nilsen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nilsen shoots for a takedown but Schilling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schilling raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Schilling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
It looked like Nilsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nilsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schilling throws a low kick but Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Schilling throws a nice looking combination but Nilsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schilling sprawls and moves away.
Nilsen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schilling!
Nilsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Schilling is defending well.
Schilling is looking to get back to his feet here but Nilsen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Schilling's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nilsen is hanging on to Schilling's back as he tries to escape.
Nilsen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schilling has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Schilling fending off the submission attempt from Nilsen.
Schilling trying to control the hands but Nilsen won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schilling tries to escape the position.
Schilling is trying to get back to his feet but Nilsen has full control of the position and if anything, Schilling has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schilling is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nilsen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Schilling's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schilling is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nilsen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Schilling is trying to break free.
Nilsen looking for the RNC.
Nilsen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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 Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nilsen looking to score a takedown here. Schilling is defending well but Nilsen drives through and ends up in Schilling's guard.
Schilling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schilling being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schilling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schilling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schilling is looking to stand up but Nilsen isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nilsen pushing down on Schilling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schilling is looking to escape.
Nilsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nilsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schilling is just riding it out for now. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schilling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nilsen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilling is pressing down on Nilsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schilling keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Schilling is trying to keep Nilsen in close.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Schilling keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilsen throws a nice looking combination but Schilling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling lands the left hand.
Schilling throws a sloppy body shot
and Nilsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilsen throws the kick towards the body but Schilling avoids it.
Schilling is looking to slow Nilsen down with leg kicks.
Nilsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schilling can do to turn this around?
Nilsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schilling's waist but Schilling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilsen off to one side.
Nilsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schilling avoids it really well and circles away.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Schilling gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schilling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilsen. Nilsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilsen's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schilling. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schilling works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nilsen with a poor takedown
and Schilling counters with a nice body shot.
Schilling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nilsen checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schilling.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis Nilsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Schilling circles away easily
and Schilling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schilling.
Nilsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Schilling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schilling works Nilsen's body with a nice hook.
Schilling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schilling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nilsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Nilsen checks a leg kick.
Schilling throws the left hand but Nilsen avoids the punch easily.
Nilsen is looking to counter punch.
Schilling misses with a wild body shot.
Schilling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Schilling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schilling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schilling lands a nice shot that snaps Nilsen's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schilling 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 Nilsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nilsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nilsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilsen fails with the takedown
and Schilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Schilling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nilsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Schilling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Schilling.
Nilsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schilling just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling misses with a series of wild punches.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nilsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nilsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schilling keeps working.
Nilsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schilling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schilling looks to move to half guard but instead Nilsen has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling tries to hold on but Nilsen pushes him away.
Schilling tries to improve his position but Nilsen has taken his back! Nilsen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Schilling tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nilsen pushes Schilling away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dennis Nilsen!
An out of breath Dennis Nilsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Bigsbee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigsbee has chosen Gin & Juice as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Bigsbee!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigsbee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bigsbee staying out of range there.
Bigsbee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodgers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bigsbee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigsbee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigsbee. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigsbee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bigsbee throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigsbee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bigsbee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Rodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigsbee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bigsbee.
Rodgers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers instigates a clinch.
Rodgers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers has Bigsbee pushed against the cage.
Rodgers pushes Bigsbee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers works on Bigsbee's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodgers.
Bigsbee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodgers stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Rodgers.
Rodgers stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodgers avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands with a right to the head.
Bigsbee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Rodgers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bigsbee's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodgers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bigsbee looks winded!
Rodgers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bigsbee or not.
Rodgers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigsbee backwards.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers has Bigsbee pressed against the cage.
Rodgers has Bigsbee pressed against the cage.
Rodgers digs a right hand underneath Bigsbee's ribcage. Bigsbee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Rodgers cracks Bigsbee with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bigsbee's defenses.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodgers presses Bigsbee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodgers lands a shot to the body.
Rodgers works on Bigsbee's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodgers stalls.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Rodgers.
Rodgers presses Bigsbee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bigsbee takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodgers.
Rodgers is working Bigsbee over against the cage.
Rodgers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigsbee backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bigsbee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bigsbee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and Bigsbee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bigsbee looks OK. Rodgers waves Bigsbee back to his feet!
Bigsbee is rocked!
Rodgers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bigsbee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bigsbee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bigsbee is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Bigsbee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bigsbee seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bigsbee on the side of the head.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodgers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bigsbee can do to turn this around?
Rodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Bigsbee's head.
Rodgers stuns Bigsbee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodgers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bigsbee is breathing heavily.
Rodgers works Bigsbee's body with a nice hook.
Rodgers lands a body shot.
Andy Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bigsbee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodgers connects with a right hand. Bigsbee shakes it off.
Rodgers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bigsbee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodgers drops Bigsbee with a huge uppercut! Bigsbee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rodgers is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
After winning the bout, Andy Rodgers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ned Bigsbee had this to say: 'Its all good. Ill be back. Thanks to everyone for the support I appreciate yall.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Mandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano comes into the arena with Great Muta Concerto blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Nakano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malvin Mandi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano throws a shot from downtown. Mandi moves away and avoids it.
Mandi slips a jab from Nakano.
Nakano wants to clinch.
Mandi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Malvin Mandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano throws a right hand that misses
and Mandi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Mandi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakano connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mandi misses with the head strike.
Mandi blocks a body shot from Nakano.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Mandi controls the action.
Nakano letting Mandi take a breather here.
Mandi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandi prevents a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mandi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mandi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mandi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mandi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mandi controlling the action here for a moment.
Mandi tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Mandi back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandi is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mandi.
Mandi is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
Nakano misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandi seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mandi backwards.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mandi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandi stalls.
Mandi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano dips a shoulder and cracks Mandi with a mighty uppercut! Mandi falls back against the cage and Nakano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mandi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nakano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoru Nakano!
Our winner, Minoru Nakano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Augie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Tua has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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276 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augie takes one on the button.
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
No joy there for Tua , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augie feints a jab promting Tua to slip. Augie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Augie is out of range.
We've been told by Tua 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Augie looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Augie avoids the body shot from Tua .
Tua looks to throw the jab but Augie is out of range.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Augie moves away and avoids it.
Tua blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Augie fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Augie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Augie.
Augie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Augie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tua at a distance.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augie.
A punch combination from Tua misses.
Tua lands a jab.
Tua walks into a left hand.
Augie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augie. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Augie misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
Tua walks into a straight right hand from Augie.
Augie slips a jab from Tua .
Augie avoids the body shot from Tua .
Tua throws a head kick but Augie moves out of range.
Augie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Augie looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Augie does no damage.
Augie misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augie.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua swings for the body but Augie moves out of range.
Augie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Augie misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augie moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Augie.
Tua misses with a double jab.
Augie throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Augie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Augie stands up over Tua , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Augie looking to sit in guard and control but Tua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tua looking to sit in guard and control but Augie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augie chips away with some ground and pound.
Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tua wants to sweep here but Augie controlling him for the moment.
Augie throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augie on the ground.
Augie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Augie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tua is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Augie throws a big right hand that misses.
Augie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Augie throwing strikes from guard but Tua blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Augie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Augie ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Augie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Augie. Beautiful body shot.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Augie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Augie lands a jab to the head.
Tua misses with a straight right.
That kick from Tua tenderised Augie's leg. Augie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Augie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tua to the ground. Augie is now in Tua 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tua controlling Augie's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Augie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Augie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augie working the ground and pound from side control.
Augie tries to move to mount but Tua blocks the move with his legs.
Tua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Augie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Augie lands a big shot there that rocks Tua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Augie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Augie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tua is looking to escape.
Augie landing strikes from the mount and Tua is in trouble!
BOOM! Augie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tua is bucking up trying to escape but Augie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Augie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tua looks a forlorn figure.
Tua is rocked!
Tua takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Tua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augie is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Tua goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Augie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Augie!
A victorious DJ Augie 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Cuida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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152 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cuida misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin checks a low kick from Cuida.
Cuida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Cuida misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Cuida shows good takedown defense.
Cuida feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Griffin has his foot on Cuida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuida works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cuida has passed into half guard!
Cuida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Griffin trying to control but Cuida postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin keeping control of the position.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cuida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cuida's back!
Cuida rolls, trying to escape but Griffin keeps control of the position.
Griffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cuida knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cuida for a finish.
Cuida controlling Griffin 's hands.
Cuida has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cuida is defending well though. Griffin let's go of the attempt for now.
Cuida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Griffin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Griffin somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cuida covering up well under a series of strikes from Griffin.
Cuida wants to escape the position.
Griffin is looking for the choke from the back position but Cuida is controlling his hands well.
Griffin avoiding Cuida 's attempts to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Griffin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cuida wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Griffin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cuida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Griffin lands shots from the back.
Cuida is trying to break free.
Cuida keeps trying to improve his position.
Griffin biding his time, controlling Cuida.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Griffin.
Cuida is really stuck here.
Cuida is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Griffin gets his way!
Cuida is trying to defend against the choke here but Griffin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Griffin Tightens the hold and Cuida taps out furiously! Griffin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Griffin!
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coyote Starrk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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199 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starrk.
Houston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Houston.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Starrk counters with a nice leg kick.
Houston throws a body punch but Starrk moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Starrk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starrk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Houston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Starrk scrambles back to his feet.
Starrk slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy head kick
and Starrk counters with a right hand to the body.
Starrk drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston drops Starrk with a beautiful combination! Starrk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Houston is looking for the KO!
It looks like Coyote Starrk has been cut.
Starrk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws a body punch but Starrk moves out of range.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk throws a series of strikes that have Houston backpedaling.
Starrk looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starrk.
Nice jab there from Starrk.
Starrk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Starrk throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starrk doesn't seem bothered though.
Starrk lands a jab to the nose.
Starrk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Houston misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston throws a series of punches but Starrk avoids them all with ease.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston throws a push kick but Starrk slaps the foot to one side.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starrk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starrk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starrk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Houston throws a right hand that Starrk ducks under and follows up with a left that Starrk also avoids with ease.
Starrk throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Starrk's head but Starrk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Starrk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Starrk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses with a combination
and Starrk counters with a nice body shot.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starrk scores with a hook.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Starrk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Houston checks a leg kick nicely.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Houston there.
Starrk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Starrk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Starrk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starrk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Starrk is just out of range.
Starrk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starrk takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Houston throws a hook to the side of Starrk's head but Starrk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starrk throws a counter combo.
Houston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starrk is out of range and Houston settles back down.
A left and a right from Starrk both land. Nice combination.
Starrk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Houston takes a step back to recover.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Starrk counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
As Houston backs off Starrk throws a huge counter combo but Houston manages to avoid it all.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starrk scores with a jab. Houston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston swings for the body but Starrk moves out of range.
Starrk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Starrk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Starrk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Houston is rocked!
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 Max Houston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coyote Starrk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Starrk lands a nice looking body shot.
Starrk cracks Houston with a good jab.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Starrk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coyote Starrk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick
and Starrk counters with a nice right hand that sends Houston toppling to the canvas! Houston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Starrk finish him?!
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starrk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starrk counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Houston out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Starrk is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Coyote Starrk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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177 lbs
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173 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
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, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaziri I I I connects with a looping right hand.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch cracks Vaziri I I I with a good jab.
Snitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaziri I I I manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaziri I I I takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snitch tries to move into range but Vaziri I I I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaziri I I I is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snitch.
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!
Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaziri I I I appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vaziri I I I lands with a good body shot.
Snitch lands with a hook. Vaziri I I I tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaziri I I I paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaziri I I I drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snitch sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I darts in and clinches Snitch up against the cage.
Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Snitch.
Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vaziri I I I avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vaziri I I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaziri I I I tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vaziri I I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snitch looking for a takedown.
Hossein Vaziri I I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
I was talking to Vaziri I I I's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vaziri I I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaziri I I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Vaziri I I I.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside.
Vaziri I I I has a couple of punches blocked by Snitch.
A body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside.
Vaziri I I I stops a takedown attempt from Snitch.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Vaziri I I I has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
Snitch blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not.
Snitch is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaziri I I I gets an underhook and turns Snitch into the cage.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Vaziri I I I has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaziri I I I.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vaziri I I I as Snitch tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snitch is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vaziri I I I has denied him.
Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaziri I I I.
Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snitch effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jon Snitch.
Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Vaziri I I I stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaziri I I I wants it to stay on the feet.
Vaziri I I I takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaziri I I I defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I misses the jab.
Snitch tries to clinch but Vaziri I I I is having none of it.
Vaziri I I I slips under a jab from Snitch.
It looked like Vaziri I I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snitch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vaziri I I I to counter with a crisp jab.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I tests Snitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snitch is rocked!
Vaziri I I I weaves into range and cracks Snitch right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Snitch goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vaziri I I I is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I!
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebyn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Under the Blood. 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebyn Dall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Willis!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willis forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Willis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall trying to control the position but instead, Willis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dall into the cage.
Dall wants to break free but Willis has control.
Willis gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Willis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Willis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis connects with a body shot.
Dall throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
Willis defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Willis throws a counter combo.
Willis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Willis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Dall.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willis throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Willis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Willis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willis staying out of range there.
Dall throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
Dall tries to sprawl but Willis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Willis prevents Dall from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willis throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Dall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Willis.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 is just content to waste time from the top position. Dall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willis is aware though and is defending well.
Willis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willis passes Dall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Willis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Willis drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall wants to control but Willis is keeping busy.
Willis prevents Dall from improving his position.
Willis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall has hold of Willis's hands but Willis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willis is just content to waste time from the top position. Dall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Willis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dall throws a push kick but Willis slaps the foot to one side.
Willis lands with a nice body punch.
Willis is looking to score with low kicks.
Willis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Willis doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Ebyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Willis lands with a shot to the body.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Willis sees coming a mile off.
Willis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Willis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Willis avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall lands a head shot.
Willis throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willis tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Willis to the mat! Willis manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Willis pulls Dall in to control the position.
Willis is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Willis's legs - danger averted.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Willis's guard.
Willis is concentrating on defense, preventing Dall from advancing position.
Willis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall prevents Willis from improving his position.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Willis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall postures up.
Willis pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Willis is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Willis holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Willis is posturing up here but Dall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Willis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Willis has to tap! Slick submission there by Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ebyn Dall!
Ebyn Dall retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Ebyn Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dom Willis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
220 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slider wants to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch position.
Boyka lands a really nice looking cross but Slider seems unphased.
Boyka swats away the attempt to clinch by Slider.
Boyka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Slider misses.
Slider closes the distance but Boyka moves to the side
and Boyka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boyka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slider keeps Boyka at a distance using the push kick.
Slider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boyka swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
We've been informed that Slider 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 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boyka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lolipo Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Slider misses.
Boyka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka lunges at Slider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slider's hand.
We've been told by Boyka's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slider lands a leg kick that knocks Boyka off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Slider moves away and avoids it.
Slider works the jab nicely.
Boyka throws a body punch but Slider moves out of range.
Slider tries to clinch but Boyka is having none of it.
Slider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slider lands with an overhand left.
Boyka throws a shot to the body.
Slider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slider misses with a wild body shot.
Slider tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
Boyka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slider's head.
Slider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slider cracks Boyka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka lands with a straight right. Slider didn't see that one coming.
Slider looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Slider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boyka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Slider wants to counter with a clinch but Boyka pushes him away.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Slider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boyka throws a lazy body kick
and Slider counters by clinching up.
Boyka managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
A short right from Boyka.
Boyka lands a body punch.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slider tries to work over Boyka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slider blocking some punches.
A short right from Boyka on the inside.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slider avoids it.
Slider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slider misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.
Boyka blocks an elbow strike.
Boyka tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slider throws an elbow but misses.
Boyka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slider looks to throw the jab but Boyka is out of range.
Boyka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slider's corner calls for a 1-2. Slider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slider.
Slider avoids a kick to the body.
Boyka clinches up against the cage.
Slider connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boyka's face.
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
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 throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as Boyka controls the action.
Slider comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boyka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyka is leaning against Slider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boyka lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boyka.
Boyka blocking some punches.
Slider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyka lands a shot to the body.
Slider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyka avoids it.
Boyka avoids the elbow strike from Slider, against the cage.
Boyka blocks the elbow strike.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Boyka - that landed with a thud.
Boyka lands an uppercut.
Boyka breaks from the clinch.
Boyka lands a nice hook to Slider's body. Slider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Yuri Boyka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boyka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boyka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slider.
Slider moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boyka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Slider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
Slider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyka throws out the jab.
Boyka throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Slider as he connects with a hook.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Slider ducks down to avoid it.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Slider lands.
Boyka scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka works Slider's body with a nice hook.
Boyka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slider. Slider circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boyka lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Boyka.
Slider misses with a leg kick
and Boyka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slider is rocked!
Slider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyka throws a good cross that connects.
Slider is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyka finish him?
Boyka is looking to land body kicks.
Boyka misses the jab.
Slider seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyka works the jab nicely.
Slider takes the fight into the clinch.
Boyka lands with a right to the head.
Boyka drops Slider onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slider is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Yuri Boyka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyka tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slider managing to block the knees to the body from Boyka.
Boyka can't find room to land a body shot as Slider controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slider working aggressively here.
Slider throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slider misses with a body punch.
Slider creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boyka's defenses.
A short right from Slider on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slider just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boyka's brow.
Boyka scores with a knee to the head.
Slider throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka pushes Slider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boyka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slider can do to turn this around?
Boyka misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slider's face.
Slider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyka lands a shot to the body.
Slider is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but Boyka blocks with his arms.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
Boyka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Boyka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slider or not.
Slider misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka can't find room to land a body shot as Slider controls the action.
Boyka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slider prevents a body shot from Boyka.
Boyka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boyka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boyka drops Slider onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slider is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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 right hook to the body lands for Boyka.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyka obliges.
Boyka drops Slider onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slider is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Boyka - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boyka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boyka cracks Slider with a nice body shot.
Boyka scores with a shot to the side of Slider's head.
Boyka maintains plum control as Slider tries to back straight out! Boyka connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Slider blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Yuri Boyka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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