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AD476: Push YOUrself PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Glass (ranked 1222 p4p, 188 weight class) and Nem Sis (ranked 2484 p4p, 376 weight class). Glass comes to the cage accompanied by Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sis's choice of entrance music: Tsunami. Desmond Glass has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
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World class 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Nem Sis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sis manages to avoid it.
Sis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glass finds it's way round the side to connect with Sis's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Glass. Sis shrugs it off though.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Glass - the referee stops the clock and Sis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Glass. Sis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sis is just out of range.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Sis.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Sis is out of range.
A big left from Sis misses.
As Sis looks to move away, Glass throws a big counter combo but Sis just gets out of the way.
Sis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glass throws the left hand but Sis avoids the punch easily.
Glass scores with a jab.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters circling a little - Sis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sis. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Glass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glass.
Sis misses with a head kick.
Glass jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
Sis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sis. That did some damage!
Sis throws a head kick that misses.
Sis throws a head kick that Glass semi-blocks.
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Sis avoids a kick to the body.
Sis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass scores with a body shot.
Glass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Sis saw that one coming.
Sis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sis.
Sis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Sis takes one to the side of the head.
Glass throws a wild body kick that Sis sees coming a mile off.
Sis looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Sis drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Sis ducks down to avoid it.
Sis ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glass slips a jab from Sis.
A low kick from Glass is predictable there
and Sis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Glass misses
and Sis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.
Sis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sis is just out of range.
Glass misses with a body kick.
Glass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sis.
Glass tries to score with a low kick but Sis moves his leg out of the way.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glass circles away quickly and effectively.
Glass appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Glass thuds his right hand into Sis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sis 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 Glass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sis throws a head kick that misses.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Sis should have avoided that one.
Glass throws a wild body kick that Sis sees coming a mile off.
Sis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Sis misses.
It appears Glass was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sis connects with a jab.
Sis misses with an uppercut.
Sis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sis throws out the jab.
Sis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass scores with a nice strike.
Glass throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Sis.
Sis misses the jab.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Sis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis connects with a body shot.
Sis's corner calls for a 1-2. Sis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sis throws a big shot that misses.
Sis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass digs a good hook to Sis's body.
Sis misses with a looping right.
Glass takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Glass - just one landing.
Glass throws a front kick aimed at Sis's knee but Sis avoids it well.
Glass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sis scores with a kick to the body.
Glass fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sis defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Glass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glass throws a poor cross that misses
and Sis counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass lands with a cross.
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 Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass'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.
Glass thows a body kick. Sis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Glass tries to bum rush Sis with a series of wild strikes but Sis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Sis finds it's way through Glass's defenses.
Glass misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sis! But no joy.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sis defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Glass jabs Sis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crunch! Glass slams his shin into Sis's torso.
Sis misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Glass coming out on top.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Sis.
Glass tries to score with a low kick but Sis moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Glass.
Sis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Sis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glass misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sis misses the target.
Glass wants to clinch up but Sis keeps it at a distance.
Sis blocks a head kick by Glass.
Sis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Sis throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass moves away from the strike by Sis.
Sis throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Glass misses the target.
Glass misses with a hook.
Glass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sis.
Glass ducks right into an uppercut from Sis.
Sis lunges at Glass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glass's hand.
Sis staying out of range there.
Sis throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Donk. Glass catches Sis right on the button with a cross.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass staying out of range there.
A jab from Glass finds it's way through Sis's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut lands for Sis. That snapped Glass's head back.
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!
Glass slips under a jab from Sis.
Sis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass.
Glass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Sis.
Glass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sis misses with a body kick.
Sis scores with the left hand. Glass knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Sis.
Sis scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Sis misses its intended target.
Sis lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Sis works Glass's body with a nice hook.
Glass jabs Sis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis tries to land a front kick but Glass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sis lands a glancing blow to the side of Glass's head.
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glass swings widly with a right hand
and Sis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sis misses with a head kick.
Glass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glass checks a low kick from Sis.
Sis misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Sis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glass lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Glass.
Sis missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Sis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass throws a combination that misses
enabling Sis to counter with a crisp jab.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick from Sis.
Glass scores with a jab. Sis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glass scores with a decent looking hook.
Glass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glass scores with a kick to the midsection.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sis manages to avoid it.
Sis throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sis with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Sis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nem Sis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Sis does it's job there.
Sis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Glass.
Sis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sis has time to react.
Sis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sis swings widly with a right hand
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glass blocks a leg kick.
Glass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sis throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Sis tries to move into range but Glass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Glass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glass catches Sis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sis! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sis dodges the punch combination from Glass.
Sis throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass feints and then cracks Sis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sis down.
Glass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sis's sensitive parts.
Sis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
Glass plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Glass tries a low kick but Sis avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Sis looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Glass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sis misses with a looping left.
Glass scores with a leg kick.
Sis throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Nice body kick from Glass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Sis. Those never looked like landing.
Sis misses with a low kick.
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Sis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick by Sis misses
and Sis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sis misses with a looping left.
Sis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Glass takes a swing at Sis's ribcage but misses.
Sis throws out a counter right but Glass avoids it with no problem.
Sis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glass. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Glass misses.
Sis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sis throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass tries to clinch there but Sis circles away.
Glass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Glass staying out of range there.
Sis ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sis.
Glass thows a leg kick but Sis checks it
and Sis counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Glass.
Sis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sis throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sis avoids it.
Glass misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sis misses.
Glass tries to clinch but Sis is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sis! But no joy.
Glass throws a chopping leg kick but Sis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sis is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sis takes one to the side of the head.
Sis scores with a jab.
Sis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass darts in and clinches Sis up against the cage.
Sis cracks Glass with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sis.
A hook to the body from Sis.
Sis can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sis blocks it with crossed arms.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Sis controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glass.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Desmond Glass.
I think Glass 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Desmond Glass!
A victorious Desmond Glass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ueda Umanouke (ranked 1841 p4p, 220 weight class) and Fat Gorrila (ranked 3124 p4p, 349 weight class). Umanouke comes to the cage accompanied by Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Gorrila!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorrila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorrila clinches with his opponent.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gorrila to keep the fight standing.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorrila controls his hands.
Gorrila lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorrila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Umanouke tries to work over Gorrila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke has Gorrila pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gorrila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Gorrila.
Gorrila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umanouke or not.
Gorrila is stalling here.
Umanouke can't find room to land a body shot as Gorrila controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorrila throws a punch but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorrila prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorrila lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorrila blocks an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Umanouke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gorrila has picked Umanouke up - he's going for a ride! Gorrila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gorrila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorrila pulls his head out easily.
Umanouke actively working from the bottom here.
Umanouke is looking for a sweep. Gorrila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorrila tries to pass to full mount but Umanouke defends it.
Umanouke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorrila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke actively working from the bottom here.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Umanouke working for a triangle but Gorrila defends it easily.
Gorrila trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke has his foot on Gorrila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorrila works his way back into a safe position though.
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Gorrila uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gorrila gets to mount! Umanouke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Umanouke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Umanouke is trying to reverse the position but instead Gorrila has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila is hanging on to Umanouke's back as he tries to escape.
Umanouke turns into Gorrila and is now in his guard.
Gorrila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umanouke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorrila's head.
Umanouke cracks Gorrila with a solid left hand.
Gorrila working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorrila keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fat Gorrila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Umanouke rushes Gorrila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umanouke gets control of Gorrila's arms and successfully pulls guard. Umanouke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Umanouke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorrila wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving.
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gorrila passes into half guard.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umanouke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorrila defends it easily.
Umanouke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorrila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorrila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorrila looking to sit in guard and control but Umanouke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Umanouke lands a couple of digs.
Umanouke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke lands a couple of elbows.
Umanouke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umanouke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Umanouke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gorrila's head.
Umanouke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Umanouke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Umanouke looks up at the clock and then as Gorrila takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Umanouke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gorrila is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it.
Gorrila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gorrila takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
Umanouke cracks Gorrila with a big right hand but Gorrila just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gorrila wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke cracks Gorrila with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Umanouke 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.
Gorrila takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gorrila takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Umanouke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gorrila some visible discomfort.
Umanouke is chipping away with strikes.
Gorrila takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gorrila wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorrila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Umanouke's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Umanouke! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gorrila has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ueda Umanouke!
After the fight, Ueda Umanouke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Bryzgalov (ranked 1041 p4p, 153 weight class) and Brandon Hale (ranked 1232 p4p, 189 weight class). Hale has chosen Dead Sara - Weatherman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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177 lbs
38 - 19 - 2 |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Bryzgalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryzgalov wants to clinch up but Hale keeps it at a distance.
Bryzgalov tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryzgalov misses with an uppercut.
Bryzgalov throws a shot from downtown. Hale moves away and avoids it.
Hale throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bryzgalov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryzgalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bryzgalov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hale - the referee stops the clock and Bryzgalov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hale. Bryzgalov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bryzgalov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hale can pounce on him.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch
and Hale counters with a nice body kick.
Hale 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.
Bryzgalov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hale avoids the head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale lands a nice shot that snaps Bryzgalov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryzgalov misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Bryzgalov coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryzgalov tries to clinch up.
Hale replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bryzgalov blocks it well.
Bryzgalov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hale blocks a head kick by Bryzgalov.
Bryzgalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hale feints and then cracks Bryzgalov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryzgalov down.
Hale scores with a spinning back kick!
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov misses with a head kick.
Bryzgalov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hale lands a big head kick that sends Bryzgalov tumbling to the mat! Hale takes a step backwards and waves Bryzgalov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bryzgalov is rocked!
It looks like Ilya Bryzgalov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryzgalov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hale swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Hale!
Brandon Hale decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 1759 p4p, 226 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 1782 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roger Little enters the cage!
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187 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Little swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a nice leg kick.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BeeBuu MMA in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Little, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Little swinging wildly here.
Little looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lewis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Little moved away.
Lewis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lewis throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looks to throw a body kick
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with a head kick.
Nice combo by Lewis! Oh, that's hurt him - Little falls to the canvas and Lewis follows him into side control.
Little is rocked!
Lewis taking a breather here.
Little is still in real trouble! Can Lewis finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
I wouldn't like to be where Little is right now.
Little seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis stands up and beckons Little to his feet.
Jab, jab by Lewis - just one landing.
Little lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Little looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Little looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Little wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis keeps Little at a distance using the push kick.
Little lands a jab to the head.
Lewis throws a head kick but Little moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis lands a high kick to the side of Little's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lewis dives into guard, looking to finish.
Lewis is fighting to break Little's control of his arms but Little is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Little can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewis controls the pace.
Lewis won't allow Little to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Little to get to his feet.
Little throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lewis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Little - the referee stops the clock and Lewis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Little. Lewis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Little goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Little lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Little lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Little.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little misses with the head strike.
Lewis trying to stall but Little improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Little scores with a shoulder strike.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Little.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Little missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lewis.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Little can do to turn this around?
Lewis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little.
A jab from Little misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lewis throws a body kick that misses.
Little looks for the body kick but Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Little throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Little is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roger Little is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Little. Lewis shrugs it off though.
Lewis is looking to wear down Little with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little moves into the clinch.
Little prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Little.
Little lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Little scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Little misses with some punches.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
Little lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Little misses with some punches.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Little lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Little takes a shot to the head.
Little working aggressively here.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
Little blocking some punches.
Lewis is trying to maintain a safe position but Little gets an underhook and turns Lewis into the cage.
Little throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Little prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Little swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roger Little seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Little throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis'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.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Little has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lewis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Little can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Little.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roger Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Little.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Little connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Little.
Little misses with a looping left.
Little with a hook.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Little missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Little pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Little follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Little throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Little showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Nice body kick there by Lewis.
Lewis throws a head kick but Little moves out of range.
Little was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Little lands a two punch combo.
Little tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis throws a hook but Little avoids it easily.
Little throws a front kick that sends Lewis stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Little is looking to clinch.
Ray Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Little throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Little tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Little blocks the leg kick.
Little swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Little lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Little swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No joy there for Little, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Little moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lewis. Lewis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Little lands a really nice looking cross but Lewis seems unphased.
Little clinches with his opponent.
Little stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis trying to stall but Little improves his position.
Little prevents a body shot from Lewis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Little up against the cage.
Little misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Little backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Little creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Little letting Lewis take a breather here.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Little tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little prevents a body shot from Lewis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Little pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis is rocked!
A bit of stalling here from Little.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Little dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Little moved out of range.
Lewis scores with a sloppy right hand. Little should have avoided that one.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Little dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut!
Little lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Little tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lewis counters with a huge left! Little is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lewis isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Little from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Lewis!
A relieved looking Ray Lewis 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Hessler (ranked 1122 p4p, 151 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 735 p4p, 103 weight class). Thomas has chosen Shinedown - "State Of My Head" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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36
197 lbs
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189 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
31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Clinton Hessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hessler avoids it well.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hessler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Hessler catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Thomas tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clinton Hessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with the combination.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Hessler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas forces Hessler back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hessler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Jab, jab by Hessler - just one landing.
Hessler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hessler misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas tries to work over Hessler's front leg with a kick but Hessler checks it.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hessler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Hessler throws a good cross that connects.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thomas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hessler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hessler moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas thumps Hessler with a low kick.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hessler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Hessler.
Hessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Hessler.
A jab lands there for Hessler.
Hessler gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
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!
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Hessler back against the cage.
Hessler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Hessler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThomas.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Hessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Hessler misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Hessler checks it
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hessler throws out the jab.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Thomas misses with the combination.
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 Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hessler misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Hessler was not able to check.
Hessler misses with a head kick.
A jab from Hessler misses.
A swing and a miss from Hessler.
Thomas is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Hessler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hessler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hessler stalling in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hessler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hessler tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hessler blocks an uppercut.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler lands a right hand.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hessler.
Hessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Hessler throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A low kick from Hessler misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas lands a jab to Hessler's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Thomas catches Hessler right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Hessler is avoiding it.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hessler looks to throw a body kick
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hessler connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
Hessler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
A jab from Hessler does it's job there.
Hessler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hessler takes a shot to the head.
Hessler breaks from the clinch.
Thomas stalks Hessler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hessler's face. Hessler staggers backwards, shaken.
Hessler looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Hessler sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Hessler avoids it this time.
Hessler throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hessler punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Hessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Nice shot lands for Hessler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hessler thinking.
Hessler swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Hessler throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but Hessler is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hessler.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hessler can pounce on him.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Hessler saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Hessler's belly button to the back.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Hessler throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Hessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Hessler missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler misses the shot to the body.
Hessler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Hessler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hessler.
Hessler throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hessler sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Hessler avoids it this time.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hessler misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Hessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Hessler off the cage and back into range.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Hessler scores with a jab.
Hessler throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hessler thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Hessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hessler blocks the body kick.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hessler. That snapped Thomas's head back.
A slow jab from Hessler misses its intended target.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Hessler tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Hessler throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Hessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas thumps Hessler with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
An out of breath Derrick Thomas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Clinton Hessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Legend.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axl Rose (ranked 387 p4p, 61 weight class) and Carlo Alvarez (ranked 1029 p4p, 151 weight class). Rose comes into the arena with You Could Be Mine blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
171 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
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35
171 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Axl Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carlo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rose back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Axl Rose has been cut.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with an inside leg kick.
Rose connects with an inside leg kick.
Rose slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Alvarez 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.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvarez's sensitive parts.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez thows a body kick. Rose tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Rose jumps back.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Rose.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Axl Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose misses with a kick to the body
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses
and Rose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose throws a leg kick
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez lands with a shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Rose throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a body kick that stops Rose in his tracks momentarily.
Rose is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvarez 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 Rose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvarez's head backwards.
Axl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rose lands a two punch combo.
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Rose's guard.
Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axl Rose's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvarez slips a jab from Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rose lands with a slapping head kick.
Rose is looking to slow Alvarez down with leg kicks.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Rose throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alvarez avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvarez checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Axl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Alvarez.
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rose cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Rose misses.
Alvarez delivers a nice body kick.
Alvarez punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Rose connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axl Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a crisp one two that drops Alvarez! Rose thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alvarez to his feet! Alvarez is in big trouble!
Alvarez is rocked!
Rose moves in close and cracks Alvarez with a massive right hand! Alvarez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rose!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axl Rose!
Axl Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 714 p4p, 113 weight class) and Mats Sundvison (ranked 638 p4p, 102 weight class). Sorsa comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Bunny. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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37
182 lbs
27 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class 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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Sundvison!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundvison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sorsa feinted with a counter takedown.
Sundvison misses the body punch
and Sorsa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sorsa scores with a jab. Sundvison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sorsa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Sundvison. Those never looked like landing.
Sundvison throws a hook but Sorsa avoids it easily.
Sundvison misses with a jab to the body
and Sorsa counters with a shoot takedown. Sundvison fights it but they end up in guard.
Sorsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sundvison is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sorsa trying to control but Sundvison is working from the bottom.
Sundvison working a defensive guard here.
Sundvison pulls Sorsa in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sundvison is keeping the position for now.
Sorsa lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sorsa cracks Sundvison with a solid left hand.
Sorsa throws a big right hand that misses.
Sundvison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sorsa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sorsa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Sorsa.
Sorsa shoots in for a double leg but Sundvison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sundvison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sorsa momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sundvison but Sundvison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sorsa avoids the body shot from Sundvison.
Sorsa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sorsa misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa looks to land a right hand but Sundvison moved out of range.
Sundvison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sorsa throws a hook to the side of Sundvison's head but Sundvison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sundvison scoring well with a low kick there.
Sorsa dives in and scores a takedown into Sundvison's guard.
Sorsa landing with the ground and pound.
Sundvison wriggles free and stands up.
Sorsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa swings for the body but Sundvison moves out of range.
Sundvison dips to his left and cracks Sorsa with an uppercut!
Sorsa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sundvison.
Sundvison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
Sorsa moves out of range of the body kick.
Sundvison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Sorsa is predictable there
and Sundvison counters with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sundvison, right into the meat.
Sundvison misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sorsa is defended easily by Sundvison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sundvison tries to clinch but Sorsa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison throws an overhand right that lands on Sorsa's shoulder, as Sorsa tries to avoid the shot.
Sorsa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sundvison quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sorsa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sundvison to regain full guard.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundvison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sundvison wants to sweep but no luck.
Sundvison keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
Sorsa stopping the sweep attempt from Sundvison.
Sorsa stands up over Sundvison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sundvison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mats Sundvison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Sundvison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundvison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sorsa throws an off balance right hand
and Sundvison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sorsa's knee momentarily.
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sorsa looks for a takedown but Sundvison sprawls well.
Sorsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sundvison.
Sorsa misses with an uppercut.
Sundvison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sorsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Sundvison.
A clash of legs there as Sorsa blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Sorsa.
Sundvison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundvison avoids the head kick by Sorsa.
Sorsa goes for a double leg but Sundvison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sundvison continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sorsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
Jab from Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a series of punches but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sundvison scores with a body shot.
Sorsa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison cracks Sorsa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sorsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sorsa throws out a loose jab but Sundvison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sundvison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sundvison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mats Sundvison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sundvison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundvison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundvison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mats Sundvison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundvison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
Sundvison looks to land a body kick but Sorsa moved away.
Sorsa looks to land a left hand but Sundvison moved out of range nicely.
Sundvison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sorsa. That did some damage!
Sundvison just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sundvison's sensitive parts.
Sundvison connects with a body shot that sends Sorsa's belly button to the back.
Sorsa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sundvison feints a jab promting Sorsa to slip. Sundvison then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sorsa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sundvison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorsa misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sundvison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sundvison misses with a wild body shot.
Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sundvison.
Sundvison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sundvison misses with an uppercut
enabling Sorsa to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Sundvison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sorsa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sorsa throws a body punch but Sundvison moves out of range.
Sorsa moves away from the strike by Sundvison.
Sorsa looks to land a body kick but Sundvison moved away.
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundvison moves away.
Sundvison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sorsa.
Sorsa shoots in and gets a takedown into Sundvison's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundvison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorsa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sorsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sundvison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sorsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sundvison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sorsa won't allow Sundvison to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Repe Sorsa will probably get the nod.
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!
Sorsa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sundvison's sensitive parts.
Sorsa digs a good body shot into Sundvison's ribs.
Sorsa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sundvison's head backwards.
Sorsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundvison throws a body punch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sundvison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sundvison wants it to stay on the feet.
Sundvison throws a leg kick but Sorsa moved away.
Sundvison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sundvison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorsa.
Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sundvison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa scoring well with a low kick there.
Sorsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sundvison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorsa somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Sundvison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sundvison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundvison swings widly with a right hand
and Sorsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorsa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sorsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sundvison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sorsa takes a swing at Sundvison's ribcage but misses.
Sundvison throws a shot to the body.
Sorsa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sundvison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sorsa has time to react.
Sorsa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundvison.
Sundvison moves in looking to clinch but Sorsa pushes him off.
Sundvison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sorsa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sundvison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown but Sundvison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repe Sorsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sorsa misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sundvison moves away from the strike by Sorsa.
Sorsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sundvison connects with a solid leg kick.
Sorsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sundvison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorsa's head.
Sorsa tries to score with a low kick but Sundvison moves his leg out of the way.
Sorsa takes a swing at Sundvison's ribcage but misses.
Sorsa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sorsa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sorsa throwing a counter right hand but Sundvison manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundvison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sorsa circles away quickly and effectively.
Sorsa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sundvison just manages to avoid it.
Sorsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sundvison is fending him off so far but Sorsa persists. Nope, Sundvison circles away and we're back to standing.
Sorsa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundvison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sorsa shoots in for a takedown but Sundvison shows good takedown defense.
Sorsa loads up on a big right hand but Sundvison slips the punch.
Sorsa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a big shot that misses.
Sundvison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sorsa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sundvison looks to throw the jab but Sorsa is out of range.
Sorsa throws a hook to the side of Sundvison's head but Sundvison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sorsa throws an off balance right hand
and Sundvison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sundvison walks into a stiff left hand from Sorsa.
Nice straight punches there by Sorsa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sorsa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sundvison.
Sorsa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sundvison cracks Sorsa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Sundvison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sorsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sundvison pinned against the cage. Sundvison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sorsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sorsa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sundvison thinking.
Sundvison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sorsa gets a double leg takedown into Sundvison's guard.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Sundvison keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Repe Sorsa.
I think Sorsa 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mats Sundvison!
Mats Sundvison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Repe Sorsa had this to say: 'See u later sonny....at u mommas house !'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 853 p4p, 117 weight class) and Aaron Newport (ranked 801 p4p, 109 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Newport!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottencrotch throws a hook but Newport blocks it.
Newport misses with a hook
and Newport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rottencrotch lands with an uppercut that bounces Newport off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rottencrotch 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 Newport has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newport and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rottencrotch slips under a jab.
Rottencrotch throws a shot from downtown. Newport moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Newport tenderised Rottencrotch's leg. Rottencrotch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newport throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newport moves out of range of the leg kick from Rottencrotch.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newport slips under a jab.
Newport throws a body punch but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Newport 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.
Newport scores with a jab. Rottencrotch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newport.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newport. Rottencrotch shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newport lands a right hook to the body.
Rottencrotch misses with a left hand
and Newport counters with a slapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newport checks a leg kick.
A big left from Newport misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Newport.
That kick from Newport tenderised Rottencrotch's leg. Rottencrotch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newport connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newport scores with a jab.
Newport takes one to the chin there.
Rottencrotch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newport lands with a good body shot.
Rottencrotch fakes the leg kick and cracks Newport in the body.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick but Newport moves out of range.
Newport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rottencrotch throws out the jab.
Newport throws out a counter right but Rottencrotch avoids it with no problem.
Newport misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch moves away from the strike by Newport.
Rottencrotch digs a good hook to Newport's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rottencrotch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rottencrotch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newport lands a slapping body shot.
Rottencrotch misses with a left hand
and Newport cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Newport.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport ducks under a wild hook from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Newport thuds a left hand into Rottencrotch's body.
Rottencrotch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newport connects with a solid leg kick.
Rottencrotch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newport scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rottencrotch.
Newport connects with a right hand. Rottencrotch shakes it off.
Newport throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Newport.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottencrotch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rottencrotch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rottencrotch moves away from the strike by Newport.
Newport lands with a shot to the body.
Newport bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Newport connects with a body shot.
Rottencrotch tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rottencrotch.
Newport is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rottencrotch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newport throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rottencrotch tests Newport's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Rottencrotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rottencrotch avoids a kick to the body.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Newport feints and then cracks Rottencrotch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rottencrotch down.
Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rottencrotch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newport on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newport avoids the body shot from Rottencrotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newport.
Newport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rottencrotch blocks a head kick by Newport.
Newport misses the shot to the body.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the side of Newport's head but Newport sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newport jabs at Rottencrotch's body.
Rottencrotch moves out of range of the body kick.
Rottencrotch looks to throw the jab but Newport is out of range.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rottencrotch manages to avoid it.
Rottencrotch misses the jab.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newport is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rottencrotch rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newport is looking to land body kicks.
Rottencrotch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newport moves out of range of the strikes.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport dominated that round.
That's time! Rottencrotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rottencrotch is looking to land body kicks.
Rottencrotch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newport takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Newport!
Aaron Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rottencrotch checks the leg kick.
Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newport with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newport takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rottencrotch tries to work over Newport's front leg with a kick but Newport checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newport darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Rottencrotch misses.
Newport throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newport lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rottencrotch misses.
The fighters circling - Newport throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newport misses with a body kick.
Newport jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rottencrotch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Newport with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Rottencrotch tries a low kick but Newport avoids it.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Newport.
Rottencrotch dodges the punch combination from Newport.
Newport connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rottencrotch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newport.
Newport stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newport uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rottencrotch has time to react.
Newport staying out of range there.
Rottencrotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
A slow jab from Rottencrotch misses its intended target.
Jab from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws a right and a left that Newport avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rottencrotch misses with a body kick.
Newport throws a leg kick that misses.
Rottencrotch tries to counter by clinching up but Newport breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Newport misses its intended target.
Rottencrotch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rottencrotch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Rottencrotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newport connects with a body shot.
Newport misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newport ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rottencrotch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newport. That did some damage!
Rottencrotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Newport backs away, Rottencrotch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rottencrotch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Newport.
Newport wants to land a leg kick but Rottencrotch is out of range.
Newport slips a straight right by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch avoids the head kick by Newport.
Rottencrotch throws the kick towards the body but Newport avoids it.
Newport scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rottencrotch doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rottencrotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newport. That did some damage!
Rottencrotch throws an off balance right hand
and Newport counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rottencrotch thinking.
Rottencrotch moves away from the strike by Newport.
Newport misses the body punch
and Newport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newport is looking to slow Rottencrotch down with leg kicks.
Newport feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rottencrotch's calf.
Jab, jab by Newport - just one landing.
A head kick by Rottencrotch misses
and Newport counters with a left and a right that stings Rottencrotch.
Newport lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Newport.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport throws an overhand right that lands on Rottencrotch's shoulder, as Rottencrotch tries to avoid the shot.
Rottencrotch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Newport throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rottencrotch rushes Newport and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Newport tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rottencrotch's elbow.
Rottencrotch prevents a body shot from Newport.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Newport.
Newport lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards.
Newport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rottencrotch is defending well for now.
Newport working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newport prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Newport misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Rottencrotch blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Newport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rottencrotch avoids it.
Newport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newport working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Newport controls the action.
Newport pushes Rottencrotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newport fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Newport fails to land.
Newport misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport 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!
Rottencrotch scores with a jab. Newport acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rottencrotch misses with a left hand
and Newport counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Rottencrotch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newport throws a nice looking combination but Rottencrotch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newport lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Newport misses its intended target.
Rottencrotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newport throws out the jab.
Newport throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rottencrotch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rottencrotch blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport punishes Rottencrotch's body with a nice straight punch.
Newport throws out a loose jab but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that Newport semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rottencrotch misses with a double jab.
Rottencrotch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newport is rocked!
Rottencrotch takes a swing at Newport's ribcage but misses.
Newport is still on wobbly legs! Can Rottencrotch finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newport scores with a jab to the head.
Rottencrotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newport seems to have recovered his senses.
Newport throws a head kick but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
A big left from Newport misses.
Rottencrotch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rottencrotch ducks right into an uppercut from Newport.
Rottencrotch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newport finds it's way round the side to connect with Rottencrotch's head.
Newport lands a slapping body shot.
Rottencrotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newport misses with an uppercut. Rottencrotch saw that one coming.
Newport throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rottencrotch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Newport.
Newport listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newport scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rottencrotch.
Newport throws out a counter right but Rottencrotch avoids it with no problem.
Rottencrotch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rottencrotch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Newport is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newport scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rottencrotch lands a big uppercut and Newport crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Newport looks OK. Rottencrotch waves Newport back to his feet!
Rottencrotch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Newport.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newport has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Rottencrotch.
Newport blocks an uppercut.
Rottencrotch digs a right hand underneath Newport's ribcage. Newport let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rottencrotch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newports head.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Newport blocks it.
Newport misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Rottencrotch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Newport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Newport avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage.
Rottencrotch tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rottencrotch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rottencrotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rottencrotch is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newport blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Newport to work.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch is trying to push Newport away but Newport has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newport prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Newport.
I've got Newport winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Newport!
Aaron Newport gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin King (ranked 585 p4p, 91 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (ranked 649 p4p, 104 weight class). King comes into the arena with ROAR by Katy Perry blaring out of the sound system. Calvin King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a shot to the body.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from DeLuise misses.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeLuise.
DeLuise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from King misses.
DeLuise throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLuise was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
DeLuise takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeLuise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King ducks right into an uppercut from DeLuise.
DeLuise lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
King misses with a left hand
and DeLuise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeLuise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeLuise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by DeLuise as he connects with a hook.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLuise misses with a body shot.
King slips under a jab.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeLuise moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws an off balance right hand
and DeLuise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeLuise checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeLuise throws a leg kick
and King counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King doesn't manage to clinch there - DeLuise circles away.
DeLuise clinches.
DeLuise digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
DeLuise is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from DeLuise.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocking some punches.
King tries to throw a body punch but DeLuise avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLuise controls his hands.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a double jab.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeLuise throws a jab when King was well out of range.
DeLuise lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
King throws a lazy body kick
and DeLuise counters with a right hand to the body.
King tries to keep at a distance but DeLuise has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeLuise misses with some punches.
King manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King connects with a crisp jab.
DeLuise clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeLuise scores with a nice hook to the head.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuise forces King back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
DeLuise blocks a body shot from King.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeLuise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLuise controls his hands.
DeLuise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the body.
King wants to clinch up but DeLuise keeps it at a distance.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeLuise misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from DeLuise misses.
King scores with a hook to the body. DeLuise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLuise is just out of range.
DeLuise just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
DeLuise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a body kick.
King throws a lazy right hand but DeLuise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeLuise tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from DeLuise does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise clinches with his opponent.
King throws a head punch that misses.
DeLuise lands a nice uppercut.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeLuise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King blocking some punches.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
King gets through DeLuise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeLuise.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick but DeLuise moved away.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
DeLuise is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King looks to land a right hand but DeLuise moved out of range.
King throws out a loose jab but DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLuise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeLuise is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by DeLuise there.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King scores with a leg kick.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeLuise moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and DeLuise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King scores with a jab. DeLuise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King darts in trying to clinch
and DeLuise counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeLuise.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
DeLuise misses with a body shot.
King lands an overhand right.
DeLuise throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLuise was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a leg kick but DeLuise moved away.
DeLuise connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King tries to throw a body punch but DeLuise avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
A short uppercut from King.
DeLuise misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeLuise misses with a punch to the body.
King blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLuise tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from King.
DeLuise tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing DeLuise back against the cage.
DeLuise tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King lands a right hand.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLuises head.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King pushes DeLuise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing DeLuise back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin King dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
King scores with a hook to the body. DeLuise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeLuise shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King looks to land a right hand but DeLuise moved out of range.
DeLuise let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeLuise.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by DeLuise.
DeLuise wants to clinch
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeLuise thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeLuise clinches.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A short right from King on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a left hand.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
DeLuise misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from DeLuise on the inside.
DeLuise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeLuise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dom DeLuise seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise blocks a body shot from King.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise prevents a body shot from King.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeLuise backwards.
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!
DeLuise blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Calvin King has been cut.
DeLuise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeLuise lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King can't find room to land a body shot as DeLuise controls the action.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King blocking some punches.
King breaks from the clinch.
DeLuise fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeLuise throws out the jab.
DeLuise walks into a straight right hand from King.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from King.
DeLuise missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
DeLuise lands a shot to the body.
DeLuise blocks a body shot from King.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
DeLuise lands a hook to the side of the head.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeLuise connects with a crisp jab.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeLuise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeLuise tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as DeLuise lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
DeLuise is looking to clinch.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeLuise has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeLuise instigates a clinch.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLuise has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLuise's elbow.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise.
King has a couple of punches blocked by DeLuise.
King working aggressively here.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calvin King.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin King!
In his post fight interview, Calvin King started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Pekkarinen (ranked 321 p4p, 44 weight class) and Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 1204 p4p, 161 weight class). Pekkarinen comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Mytilinaios has chosen Sanitarium as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lauri Pekkarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Mytilinaios is out of range.
Pekkarinen walks into a stiff left hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mytilinaios's calf.
Mytilinaios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Sloppy strikes from Pekkarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen closes the distance but Mytilinaios moves to the side
and Mytilinaios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pekkarinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios swings widly with a right hand
letting Pekkarinen counter with a right hand.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios scores with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekkarinen gets caught napping as Mytilinaios dives in and scores a takedown. Pekkarinen manages to retain guard.
Mytilinaios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pekkarinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios tries to free his leg and advance position but Pekkarinen is retaining full guard.
Pekkarinen managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekkarinen is on top in guard.
Mytilinaios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkarinen is one step ahead there.
Pekkarinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mytilinaios is on top in guard.
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Mytilinaios wants to control from the top but Pekkarinen keeps moving.
Mytilinaios looking to sit in guard and control but Pekkarinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pekkarinen working some strikes from top position.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mytilinaios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mytilinaios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pekkarinen defends well.
Pekkarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pekkarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Mytilinaios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mytilinaios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mytilinaios is trying to keep Pekkarinen in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mytilinaios is on top in guard.
Pekkarinen is pulling down on Mytilinaios's head. It's preventing any offense from Mytilinaios, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep here but Mytilinaios controlling him for the moment.
Pekkarinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios throws a strike but Pekkarinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mytilinaios keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of digs.
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 Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mytilinaios misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pekkarinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Mytilinaios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pekkarinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mytilinaios.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mytilinaios.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mytilinaios manages to circle out of the way.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mytilinaios slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Pekkarinen blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but Mytilinaios is avoiding it.
Mytilinaios instigates a clinch.
Mytilinaios blocking some punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mytilinaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mytilinaios misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytilinaios circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Mytilinaios was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios clinches up with Pekkarinen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mytilinaios's elbow.
Pekkarinen lands a shot to the body.
Mytilinaios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not.
Mytilinaios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mytilinaios prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pekkarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mytilinaios controls the action.
Pekkarinen lands an uppercut.
Mytilinaios tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Mytilinaios back against the cage.
Mytilinaios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mytilinaios throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mytilinaios misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch.
Mytilinaios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Mytilinaios misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Pekkarinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mytilinaios throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios misses with a wild combination.
As Mytilinaios tries to get set, Pekkarinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Mytilinaios manages to avoid the attempt.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Mytilinaios moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mytilinaios backs up against the cage.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mytilinaios throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Mytilinaios moves out of range easily.
Mytilinaios replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pekkarinen blocks it well.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
Mytilinaios just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios blocks the body kick.
Mytilinaios throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mytilinaios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mytilinaios is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Mytilinaios's head but Mytilinaios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mytilinaios clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mytilinaios jabs at Pekkarinen's body.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Mytilinaios off balance momentarily.
Mytilinaios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Mytilinaios with a series of wild strikes but Mytilinaios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mytilinaios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Mytilinaios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mytilinaios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pekkarinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mytilinaios throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mytilinaios moves away from the strike by Pekkarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Mytilinaios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Mytilinaios's body. Mytilinaios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mytilinaios looking to score a takedown here. Pekkarinen is defending well but Mytilinaios drives through and ends up in Pekkarinen's 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!
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen managing to control the position.
Pekkarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there.
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Pekkarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but Pekkarinen is keeping the position.
Kostas Mytilinaios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekkarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Mytilinaios is proving a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mytilinaios manages to get himself to full guard.
Mytilinaios wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mytilinaios is on top in guard.
Pekkarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Mytilinaios is proving a slippery customer.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkarinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mytilinaios preventing the sweep.
Mytilinaios trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mytilinaios stays in close to Pekkarinen's body and controls the position.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
Pekkarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pekkarinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Mytilinaios from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mytilinaios connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Pekkarinen misses its target.
Pekkarinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mytilinaios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lauri Pekkarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Mytilinaios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Mytilinaios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mytilinaios has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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