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RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carter Von Krokehaumer (ranked 8571 p4p, 476 weight class) and Christian Cyborg (ranked 24706 p4p, 514 weight class). Von Krokehaumer comes into the arena with Germany National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Christian Cyborg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Von Krokehaumer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg clinches.
Von Krokehaumer is pushing Cyborg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer working aggressively here.
Von Krokehaumer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyborg is defending well for now.
Von Krokehaumer controlling the action here for a moment.
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Krokehaumer misses with a punch on the inside.
Cyborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cyborg looking for a takedown.
Von Krokehaumer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Krokehaumer blocks an uppercut.
Von Krokehaumer lands a shoulder strike.
Cyborg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Krokehaumer is trying to push Cyborg away but Cyborg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Krokehaumer throws a head punch that misses.
Von Krokehaumer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Krokehaumer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cyborg misses with a body punch.
Von Krokehaumer tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyborg avoids the damage to the body.
Von Krokehaumer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Krokehaumer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Krokehaumer stalling in the clinch but Cyborg improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Krokehaumer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Krokehaumer swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Krokehaumer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyborg is defending well for now.
Cyborg looking for a takedown.
Von Krokehaumer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cyborg backwards.
Cyborg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Krokehaumer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cyborg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carter Von Krokehaumer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cyborg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Krokehaumer .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Krokehaumer moves into the clinch successfully.
Cyborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyborg avoiding damage as Von Krokehaumer throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Von Krokehaumer 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Krokehaumer tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyborg avoids the damage to the body.
Cyborg landing knees to the head.
Von Krokehaumer misses with some punches.
Cyborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Krokehaumer can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Krokehaumer .
Cyborg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyborg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Krokehaumer misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Krokehaumer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyborg avoids it.
Von Krokehaumer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Krokehaumer looking to stall.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cyborg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cyborg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Von Krokehaumer wants to get up but he can't break Cyborg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Von Krokehaumer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cyborg pulls Von Krokehaumer in close to prevent any damage.
Cyborg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cyborg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Krokehaumer tries to kick Cyborg off but Cyborg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cyborg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cyborg trying to control from half guard but Von Krokehaumer is working away.
Cyborg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cyborg trying to mount his opponent but Von Krokehaumer defends it.
Cyborg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cyborg winds up and cracks Von Krokehaumer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Krokehaumer looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Carter Von Krokehaumer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Krokehaumer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter Von Krokehaumer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Krokehaumer defends well and Cyborg ends up having to push Von Krokehaumer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cyborg walks into a jab.
Von Krokehaumer moves into range and clinches up with Cyborg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cyborg.
A hook to the body from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cyborg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Von Krokehaumer 's efforts to push away.
Cyborg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Krokehaumer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cyborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyborg lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Krokehaumer working aggressively here.
Von Krokehaumer tries to stall but Cyborg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Krokehaumer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyborg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cyborg blocks an uppercut.
Von Krokehaumer has had enough of the clinch but Cyborg keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Krokehaumer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter Von Krokehaumer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer tries to circle away but Cyborg has him pinned against the cage.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Krokehaumer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyborg.
Cyborg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Krokehaumer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Krokehaumer misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Krokehaumer .
Von Krokehaumer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer lands a shoulder strike.
Cyborg lands a left hand.
Cyborg blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Cyborg.
Cyborg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Von Krokehaumer uses from the top position.
Cyborg is trying to control the position but Von Krokehaumer postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Krokehaumer stopping the sweep attempt from Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cyborg is proving hard to escape from.
Cyborg trying to control the position here.
Von Krokehaumer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Von Krokehaumer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cyborg is proving hard to escape from.
Cyborg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Krokehaumer 's guard.
Cyborg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cyborg trying to control but Von Krokehaumer is working from the bottom.
Cyborg scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyborg trying to control but Von Krokehaumer is working from the bottom.
Cyborg is standing up over Von Krokehaumer . Von Krokehaumer looks to escape but Cyborg dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyborg moves into full mount!
Von Krokehaumer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cyborg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cyborg with a couple of short strikes.
Von Krokehaumer wants to get back to his feet.
Cyborg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cyborg working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Krokehaumer tries to buck Cyborg off but he can't manage it.
Cyborg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Von Krokehaumer 's face.
Cyborg controlling his opponent.
Cyborg working Von Krokehaumer over with strikes here.
Cyborg lands a big shot there that rocks Von Krokehaumer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cyborg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christian Cyborg has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Krokehaumer 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cyborg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cyborg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Von Krokehaumer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cyborg controlling from the full mount.
Cyborg trying to control but Von Krokehaumer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Cyborg 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Von Krokehaumer moves into range and clinches up with Cyborg.
Cyborg cracks Von Krokehaumer with a nice body shot.
Von Krokehaumer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cyborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Krokehaumer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyborg is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Krokehaumer gets an underhook and turns Cyborg into the cage.
Von Krokehaumer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyborg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Krokehaumer .
Cyborg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg stalling in the clinch.
Cyborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Krokehaumer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Krokehaumer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyborg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg scores with a hook to the body.
Von Krokehaumer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyborg's coach down at Cozad MMA London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cyborg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Von Krokehaumer prevents a body shot from Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cyborg lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cyborg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyborg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cyborg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cyborg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Von Krokehaumer wants to stand but Cyborg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Von Krokehaumer wants to stand and escape but instead Cyborg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cyborg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cyborg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg advances to full mount.
Cyborg working Von Krokehaumer over with strikes here.
Cyborg with the ground and pound from mount.
Von Krokehaumer is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cyborg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cyborg lands with some strikes.
Cyborg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Krokehaumer 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cyborg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Krokehaumer is looking to escape.
Cyborg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Von Krokehaumer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Cyborg moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Krokehaumer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Krokehaumer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cyborg misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cyborg.
A hook to the body from Cyborg.
Cyborg gets through Von Krokehaumer 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cyborg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Krokehaumer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer lands with a short shot to the head.
Cyborg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Krokehaumer backwards.
A short right from Von Krokehaumer on the inside.
Cyborg blocking some punches.
Von Krokehaumer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cyborg has him pressed against the cage.
Cyborg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Krokehaumer is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Von Krokehaumer fails to land.
Von Krokehaumer working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Cyborg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Von Krokehaumer .
Von Krokehaumer tries to land knees in the clinch but Cyborg avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Cyborg.
Cyborg works on Von Krokehaumer 's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cyborg goes for a takedown attempt but Von Krokehaumer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Krokehaumer rushes Cyborg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter Von Krokehaumer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cyborg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Cyborg.
Von Krokehaumer breaks from the clinch.
Von Krokehaumer slaps away a takedown attempt from Cyborg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Cyborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cyborg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Cyborg!
Christian Cyborg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Ajax (ranked 3127 p4p, 315 weight class) and Alistar Ngannou (ranked 3551 p4p, 356 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistar Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Ngannou there.
Ngannou wants to clinch.
Ajax throws a jab when Ngannou was well out of range.
Ngannou slips under a jab.
Ajax throws a right and a left that Ngannou avoids nicely.
Ngannou misses with a takedown attempt - Ajax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Ngannou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ajax.
Ajax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Alistar Ngannou has been cut.
Ajax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ngannou.
Martin Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Ngannou.
Ajax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ajax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ngannou looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngannou is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngannou slips a jab and a cross from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Ngannou tries to work over Ajax's front leg with a kick but Ajax checks it.
Oooooh!!! Ajax has knocked Ngannou down with a huge combo! Ajax steps away and waves a wobbly Ngannou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ajax misses with a series of wild punches.
Ngannou slips a jab and a cross from Ajax.
Ajax lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax looks to land a combination but Ngannou avoids it well.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooh!!! Ajax has knocked Ngannou down with a huge combo! Ajax steps away and waves a wobbly Ngannou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ngannou is rocked!
Ajax lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ngannou off his feet! Ngannou tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Ajax!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Quick (ranked 3952 p4p, 478 weight class) and Herbert Fliegknecht (ranked 25668 p4p, 866 weight class). Mike Quick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Fliegknecht!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fliegknecht has Quick up against the cage in a clinch.
Quick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fliegknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Quick working hard to break the clinch.
Fliegknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Quick blocks with his arms.
Quick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fliegknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Fliegknecht lands a body shot.
Quick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fliegknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mike Quick has been cut.
Quick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fliegknecht lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fliegknecht's elbow.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fliegknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quick blocks it with crossed arms.
Fliegknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Quick is blocking nicely.
Fliegknecht lands an elbow that stopped Quick in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick avoiding damage as Fliegknecht throws knees to the body.
Fliegknecht working Quick over with knees to the body.
Fliegknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fliegknecht throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Fliegknecht.
Quick working aggressively here.
Fliegknecht misses with a body punch.
Fliegknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Quick is blocking nicely.
Fliegknecht using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Quick tries to circle away but Fliegknecht has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick misses with a punch on the inside.
Fliegknecht working Quick over with knees to the body.
Fliegknecht prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
Fliegknecht using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fliegknecht scores with a knee to the head.
Quick is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fliegknecht.
Knees to the body from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fliegknecht scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Quick is blocking nicely.
Fliegknecht lands an elbow just above Quick 's eye.
Fliegknecht lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the head.
Fliegknecht connects with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fliegknecht lands a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Quick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fliegknecht unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fliegknecht is working Quick over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fliegknecht with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fliegknecht misses with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the head.
Fliegknecht scores with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fliegknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Quick blocks with his arms.
Quick tries to circle away but Fliegknecht has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Fliegknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Quick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fliegknecht as he jumps to the side.
Fliegknecht wants to counter the offense by Quick and move into the clinch position.
Quick tests Fliegknecht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fliegknecht takes the fight into the clinch.
Fliegknecht comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fliegknecht creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quick's defenses.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fliegknecht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is trying to push Fliegknecht away but Fliegknecht has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fliegknecht with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fliegknecht tries to land knees in the clinch but Quick avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Fliegknecht won't allow it.
Quick can't break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fliegknecht 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.
Nice elbow from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herbert Fliegknecht seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quick being controlled against the cage.
Quick tries to break free but Fliegknecht pushes him back against the cage.
Fliegknecht pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fliegknecht scores a nice knee to the body.
Fliegknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht lands an elbow that stopped Quick in his tracks for a moment.
Mike Quick's cut is getting worse.
Fliegknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Fliegknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Fliegknecht slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Fliegknecht to work.
The crowd are getting on Fliegknecht's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fliegknecht crunches a lovely knee into Quick's ribcage.
Fliegknecht lands an elbow inside that Quick shrugs off.
Fliegknecht is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Fliegknecht using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht gets through Quick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fliegknecht with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fliegknecht stalling.
Fliegknecht utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fliegknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quick's face.
Fliegknecht stalling the fight.
Fliegknecht scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but Quick blocks it.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fliegknecht tries to land a knee to the head but Quick blocks with his arms.
Fliegknecht tries to throw a body punch but Quick avoids it by throwing Fliegknecht back against the cage.
A short right from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fliegknecht lands a knee to the head.
Mike Quick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fliegknecht blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Fliegknecht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Quick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Quick connects with the punch.
No luck for Quick with that takedown attempt.
Fliegknecht has managed to clinch.
Fliegknecht scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fliegknecht.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fliegknecht lands a knee to the body.
Quick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fliegknecht has Quick pressed against the cage, preventing Quick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fliegknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quick blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but Quick blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fliegknecht scores a nice knee to the body.
Fliegknecht working Quick over with knees to the body.
Fliegknecht connects with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but Quick blocks it.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the head.
Fliegknecht lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fliegknecht obliges.
Quick has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($600/Week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fliegknecht lands an elbow inside that Quick shrugs off.
Fliegknecht misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quick's elbow.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Fliegknecht won't allow it.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fliegknecht throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fliegknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Quick is blocking nicely.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fliegknecht with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quick prevents a body shot from Fliegknecht.
Fliegknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herbert Fliegknecht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fliegknecht gets through Quick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fliegknecht misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fliegknecht landing knees to the body.
Fliegknecht has Quick pressed against the cage, preventing Quick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fliegknecht scores a nice knee to the body.
Fliegknecht scores a nice knee to the body.
Fliegknecht lands an elbow inside.
Quick being controlled against the cage.
Fliegknecht putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fliegknecht with a knee to the head.
Fliegknecht is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mike Quick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fliegknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Quick is trying to break free.
Fliegknecht prevents a body shot from Quick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Fliegknecht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fliegknecht 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Fliegknecht!
Herbert Fliegknecht made sure to mention his sponsor, Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deniis Reynolds (ranked 3779 p4p, 422 weight class) and Armend Berisha (ranked 4743 p4p, 504 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
Big heart |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deniis Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armend Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Berisha does no damage.
Reynolds attempts a counter takedown but Berisha avoids it well and moves away.
Berisha throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds cracks Berisha with a solid left hand.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berisha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Berisha looks winded!
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berisha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Berisha wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Berisha covers up, he's hurt! Reynolds keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reynolds and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reynolds can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deniis Reynolds!
Deniis Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Agotti (ranked 7764 p4p, 667 weight class) and Carmelo Anthony (ranked 8826 p4p, 713 weight class). Carmelo Anthony is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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197 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Agotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agotti misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony cracks Agotti with an open hand slap.
Agotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony lands with a hook. Agotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthony. Agotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agotti is looking for a counter combo.
Agotti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anthony as he avoids it easily.
Anthony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agotti shoots in but Anthony avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony scores with a nice strike.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agotti is looking for a counter combo.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anthony has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anthony.
A short body shot lands from Anthony as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Anthony.
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Agotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agotti shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Agotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carmelo Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Anthony coming out on top.
Anthony cracks Agotti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Agotti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anthony finish him?
Agotti is rocked!
It looks like Tony Agotti has been cut.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Agotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony instigates a clinch.
Agotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Anthony lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agotti backwards.
Agotti wants to take the fight to the mat but Anthony manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony is working Agotti over against the cage.
Agotti is breathing heavily.
Anthony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body.
Anthony slows down the pace here.
Anthony is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agotti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anthony after a bit of a struggle.
Anthony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anthony stalling in the clinch.
Agotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anthony lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agotti or not.
Anthony lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anthony lands an uppercut.
Anthony lands with a left to the head.
Anthony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anthony.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Anthony.
Agotti fails to pull guard.
Anthony has Agotti pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carmelo Anthony.
Oooooh!!! Anthony has knocked Agotti down with a huge combo! Anthony steps away and waves a wobbly Agotti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Agotti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Agotti falls backwards - clearly groggy! Anthony dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Anthony!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tank (ranked 2725 p4p, 272 weight class) and Rich Silva Jr (ranked 2800 p4p, 281 weight class). Silva Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sleeping Giant. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva Jr circles away.
Tank forces Silva Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Silva Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva Jr pushes Tank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Silva Jr.
It looks like Tommy Tank has been cut.
Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tank backwards.
Silva Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tank is breathing heavily.
Tank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tank walks into a straight right hand from Silva Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank tries to clinch up
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Tank to the canvas! Silva Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Phaneuf (ranked 3068 p4p, 394 weight class) and Daniel Orndorf (ranked 3893 p4p, 476 weight class). Orndorf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Phaneuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf throws an off balance right hand
and Phaneuf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phaneuf.
A short uppercut from Phaneuf.
Orndorf scores with a shot to the side of Phaneuf's head.
Orndorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Orndorf misses.
Phaneuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Orndorf is just out of range.
Orndorf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orndorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phaneuf has closed the distance and engaged Orndorf in a clinch.
Orndorf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phaneuf's defenses.
Orndorf cracks Phaneuf with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phaneuf.
Orndorf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jean Luc Phaneuf has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orndorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Phaneuf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orndorf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phaneuf throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf - that landed with a thud.
Orndorf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orndorf wants to break free but Phaneuf has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phaneuf.
Orndorf blocks a body shot from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf misses with some punches.
Orndorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phaneuf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phaneuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Orndorf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phaneuf moves out of range of the strikes.
Phaneuf scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Phaneuf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orndorf throws a sloppy body shot
and Orndorf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orndorf misses with a right hand
and Phaneuf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phaneuf lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orndorf misses with a left hand
and Orndorf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orndorf throws a jab when Phaneuf was well out of range.
Phaneuf forces Orndorf back against the cage and clinches.
Phaneuf can't find room to land a body shot as Orndorf controls the action.
Phaneuf gets through Orndorf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Orndorf fails to land.
Orndorf blocks an uppercut.
Orndorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Phaneuf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phaneuf tries to throw a body punch but Orndorf avoids it by throwing Phaneuf back against the cage.
Phaneuf tries to throw a body punch but Orndorf avoids it by throwing Phaneuf back against the cage.
Phaneuf can't find room to land a body shot as Orndorf controls the action.
Phaneuf lands with a right to the head.
Phaneuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orndorf looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf scores with a hook to the body.
Orndorf can't break the clinch.
Phaneuf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orndorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Phaneuf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orndorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orndorf tries to circle away but Phaneuf has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Phaneuf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orndorf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phaneuf lands a hook that snaps the head of Orndorf backwards.
Orndorf leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phaneuf dodges an elbow strike from Orndorf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orndorf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phaneuf counters by moving into the clinch.
Orndorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phaneuf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orndorf or not.
Orndorf breaks the clinch.
Phaneuf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orndorf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orndorf connects with a solid leg kick.
Orndorf throws a lazy uppercut
and Phaneuf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Daniel Orndorf's cut even more.
Phaneuf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phaneuf drops Orndorf with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Orndorf looks back up at him and smiles so Phaneuf waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Orndorf is rocked!
Orndorf throws an off balance right hand
and Phaneuf counters with a big right hand! Oh Orndorf is in trouble here! Phaneuf follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Phaneuf!
Daniel Orndorf was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... That could have gone better. I'll get back in the gym and be back, better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Athan Pallas (ranked 2484 p4p, 295 weight class) and Carlos Lawler (ranked 2604 p4p, 308 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pallas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Greeks on Attack. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
170 lbs
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177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Pallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pallas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawler is in Pallas's guard.
Lawler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallas is retaining full guard.
Pallas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pallas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pallas is looking for a triangle but Lawler pushes his legs off easily.
Lawler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pallas working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pallas being controlled here, momentarily.
Pallas controlling Lawler's posture.
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pallas controlling Lawler's posture.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Pallas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawler drops back looking for a leg! Pallas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pallas manages to kick Lawler off! Lawler jumps back into Pallas's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
Lawler looks winded!
Pallas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lawler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallas keeping hold of Lawler's head, controlling as best he can.
Pallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallas keeping hold of Lawler's head, controlling as best he can.
Pallas looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallas is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lawler dominated that round.
That's time! Pallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lawler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pallass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pallas.
Carlos Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler looking to score a takedown here. Pallas is defending well but Lawler drives through and ends up in Pallas's guard.
Pallas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pallas is trying to control the position but Lawler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
Lawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallas working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pallas tries to get out of the position.
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pallas looking to control.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pallas pulls Lawler in close to prevent any damage.
Pallas wants to control the position but Lawler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pallas is pressing down on Lawler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lawler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lawler looking to pass the guard.
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pallas has his foot on Lawler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawler works his way back into a safe position though.
Pallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawler postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pallas misses with a body kick.
Lawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Pallas.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pallas regains half guard.
Lawler is looking for a kimura but Pallas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawler to get the leverage.
Pallas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler is thwarting Pallas's attempts to control the position.
Lawler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler blocks the strikes from Pallas.
Pallas moves into full guard.
Pallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawler defends well.
Pallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallas is retaining full guard.
Lawler slips nicely into half guard.
Pallas is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawler.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pallas working a defensive guard here.
Pallas has control of Lawler's left arm, preventing Lawler from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallas has his foot on Lawler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawler works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pallas trying to control the position.
Lawler looking to pass the guard.
Pallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Pallas is trying to keep Lawler in close.
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pallas tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Athan Pallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Lawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Lawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Lawler!
A very excited looking Carlos Lawler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Onera (ranked 2457 p4p, 302 weight class) and Terrell Jones (ranked 2854 p4p, 340 weight class). Jones has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Onera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrell Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onera lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Onera misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Onera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Onera blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Onera.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Onera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Onera is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones tries a body shot but Onera blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onera manages to pull guard.
Onera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Onera looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onera trying to control the position here.
Onera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Onera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onera stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Onera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Onera's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Onera trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Onera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones wants to improve his position but Onera is controlling well.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Onera from advancing to side control.
Jones is not content to let Onera control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Onera is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Onera eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Onera tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Onera is working away from the top position though.
Onera is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Onera with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Onera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Onera's body position as best he can.
Onera trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't escape the position.
Onera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Onera landing punches.
Onera 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.
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!
Jones has given up his back.
Onera has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jones is in real trouble here. Onera gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Onera wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Onera!
Max Onera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RISE Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ray (ranked 770 p4p, 97 weight class) and Max Slaughter (ranked 1730 p4p, 212 weight class). Ray comes to the cage accompanied by The Best Around. Slaughter has chosen Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Ray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray looks for a takedown but Slaughter sprawls well.
Ray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaughter keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaughter, pushing him back against the cage.
Ray is trying to drag Slaughter to the mat but Slaughter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Ray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slaughter after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slaughter's coach down at Chris Leben Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slaughter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slaughter is defending well.
Slaughter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Ray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaughter.
Ray has Slaughter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slaughter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Slaughter prevents the takedown attempt.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slaughter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slaughter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slaughter prevents it.
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray is trying to drag Slaughter to the mat but Slaughter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slaughter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slaughter tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Ray trying to stall but Slaughter improves his position.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ray trying to control from half guard but Slaughter is working away.
Slaughter wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
Slaughter is trying to maintain the position but Ray is very close to passing his half guard.
Ray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slaughter manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slaughter is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray won't allow Slaughter to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter trying to control the position.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
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.
Ray is working Slaughter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray stands up over Slaughter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slaughter controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
Slaughter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ray is in close to Slaughter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slaughter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ray has a takedown stuffed.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Ray slips under a jab.
Ray throwing a counter right hand but Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.
Slaughter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wes Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slaughter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slaughter swivels and escapes.
Ray sets himself, and Slaughter steps forward looking for the clinch! Ray avoids it this time.
Ray misses with a takedown
and Slaughter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ray.
Slaughter tries to counter with a clinch but Ray shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter stuffs the takedown.
Ray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slaughter is trying to defend but Ray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ray 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.
Slaughter tries to roll over but Ray keeps him under control.
Ray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slaughter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slaughter wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ray connects with a nice short shot to Slaughter's temple.
Slaughter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ray is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Slaughter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Slaughter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Slaughter wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
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!
Ray is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slaughter connects with a decent elbow.
Slaughter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slaughter tries to score with some ground and pound. Ray controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying his best to control but Slaughter has mounted him.
Ray wants to hold on but Slaughter pushes him away.
Slaughter with good strikes from the mount here!
Slaughter unloads with some shots from mount but Ray bucks and avoids them well.
Ray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Slaughter striking off his back but it's not causing Ray any problems.
Slaughter looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaughter, not yet.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Slaughter has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Slaughter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
Ray is trying to control the position but Slaughter postures up.
Ray is really struggling to control Slaughter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slaughter defends well.
Ray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter throwing strikes but missing.
Slaughter advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slaughter with a nice cross.
Slaughter lands a nice shot that snaps Ray's head back.
Ray with a poor takedown
and Slaughter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slaughter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ray.
Slaughter digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Slaughter tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slaughter pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ray's elbow.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Ray is working for takedown but Slaughter is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ray is rocked!
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaughter to keep the fight standing.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
Ray prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Max Slaughter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaughter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
Ray prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a big right hand that drops Ray! The killer instinct kicks in and Slaughter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Slaughter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
Max Slaughter is the new middleweight champion!
Max Slaughter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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