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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Lassiter (ranked 6892 p4p, 589 weight class) and Menno Meina (ranked 6887 p4p, 588 weight class). Slade Lassiter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Slade Lassiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Menno Meina!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter swings widly with a right hand
and Meina counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Slade Lassiter has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Lassiter misses.
Meina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lassiter throws out a loose jab but Meina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lassiter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meina throws a jab but it's blocked by Lassiter.
Lassiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lassiter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meina blocks a jab.
Lassiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meina swings for the body but Lassiter moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter missing with a left hand there. Meina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lassiter throws a jab when Meina was well out of range.
Meina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lassiter lands a left and a right that send Meina crashing to the mat, dazed. Lassiter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Menno Meina has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lassiter throws a monster overhand right that drops Meina! Lassiter follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Lassiter!
In his post fight interview, Slade Lassiter 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Chris (ranked 2126 p4p, 204 weight class) and Dern MacKenzie (ranked 2503 p4p, 231 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scuba Chris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dern MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris stuffs the takedown attempt from MacKenzie. MacKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
MacKenzie moves into range and clinches up with Chris.
Chris manages to break the clinch.
MacKenzie fails with the takedown
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacKenzie wants to clinch.
Chris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Chris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacKenzie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacKenzie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chris counters with a right hand to the body.
Scuba Chris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dern MacKenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacKenzie thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie fails with the takedown
letting Chris counter with a right hand.
MacKenzie tries to clinch there but Chris circles away.
Chris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MacKenzie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris looks to land a combination but MacKenzie avoids it well.
Chris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacKenzie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Chris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
MacKenzie with a poor takedown
letting Chris counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacKenzie misses with a takedown
and Chris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacKenzie looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand.
MacKenzie is rocked!
Chris drops MacKenzie with a straight left! Oh this is bad for MacKenzie! Chris dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scuba Chris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 1864 p4p, 237 weight class) and Tuco Cortez (ranked 3575 p4p, 388 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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Excellent 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuco Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez thuds his shin into the meat of Duff's side.
A head kick from Cortez lands but Duff takes it in his stride.
Cortez lands a head kick. Duff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duff lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Cortez 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.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duff throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
We've been told by Duff's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duff tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Duff moves away from the strike by Cortez.
It looked like Duff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cortez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Duff misses its target.
Duff throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Duff checks a leg kick.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Duff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tuco Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez clobbers Duff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortez throws a push kick but Duff slaps the foot to one side.
Duff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Duff counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that Duff semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duff scores with a decent looking hook.
Cortez throws a head kick that Duff semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Duff tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cortez on the side of the head.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duff blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Cortez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Duff tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duff. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses
and Duff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duff avoids the head kick by Cortez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff staying out of range there.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Duff counters with a thumping low kick.
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff jabs Cortez right on the nose. Cortez blinks but takes it well.
Duff looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Duff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duff is looking to wear down Cortez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Cortez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Duff avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Duff. Those never looked like landing.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Duff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses
and Duff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez thows a body kick. Duff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Duff misses the target.
Duff takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Duff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Duff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Duff might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Duff staying out of range there.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez thows a body kick. Duff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tuco Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez lands a jab to Duff's midsection.
Duff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez keeps Duff at a distance using the push kick.
Duff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez scores with a shot to the body.
Duff checks the leg kick.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Duff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cortez.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez throws a low kick but Duff avoids it.
Duff jabs Cortez right on the nose. Cortez blinks but takes it well.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Duff blocks the low kick.
Duff is looking to counter punch.
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez throws a hook but Duff avoids it easily.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
Duff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duff walks into a jab.
Cortez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Cortez takes one on the button.
Duff connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Duff moves out of range easily.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortez lands with a straight right. Duff didn't see that one coming.
Cortez throws a right hand that Duff ducks under and follows up with a left that Duff also avoids with ease.
Duff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duff has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez lands with a kick to the temple. Duff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Cortez 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cortez - that will leave a mark!
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Duff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duff misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez feints a counter leg kick.
Cortez throws a head kick that half lands.
Cortez misses with an uppercut
and Duff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Duff down.
Cortez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Duff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duff looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Cortez throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duff checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Duff misses its target.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Duff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
Duff dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
letting Duff counter with a right hand.
Cortez 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.
Duff lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duff lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Duff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortez.
Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Duff moves his leg out of the way.
Duff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez cracks Duff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez scores with a push kick.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cortez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Duff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duff throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Duff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Duff connects with a combination that backs up Cortez into the cage. Duff lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cortez's guard. Cortez is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Duff bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
After winning the bout, Tony Duff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1885 p4p, 214 weight class) and Squanchy Squanch (ranked 3804 p4p, 403 weight class). Squanchy Squanch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squanchy Squanch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Squanch. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Squanch wants to counter the offense by Dux and move into the clinch position.
Dux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dux lands in his opponent's guard.
Dux pushing down on Squanch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Squanch won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squanch's head.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux wants to free his trapped foot but Squanch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Squanch is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squanch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dux.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Squanch defends it.
Dux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squanch's head.
Squanch is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Squanch won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Squanch is looking to improve his position.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Squanch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Squanch is defending well.
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but Squanch defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Squanch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Dux thows a huge punch but Squanch dodges it nicely.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux is looking for a kimura but Squanch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dux to get the leverage.
Squanch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Squanch defends it.
Squanch wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but Squanch defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Squanch on his heels. He'll look to pass Squanch's guard now, I'm sure.
Squanch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dux pushes down on Squanch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Squanch won't allow Dux to pass to mount.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Squanch defending well though.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Squanch defending well though.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Squanch is defending well.
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Squanch's head.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dux uses his free foot to push down on Squanch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Squanch.
Squanch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dux thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux throwing strikes here but Squanch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dux throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dux looking to finish with strikes here!
Dux looking to finish with strikes here!
Dux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dux throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Squanch because Dux loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux looking for a guillotine from mount but Squanch is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is working for a guillotine from mount but Squanch frees his head quite easily.
Squanch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dux misses with a head shot.
Dux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dux looking to ground and pound but Squanch is blocking nicely.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Squanch can do to turn this around?
Dux prevents Squanch from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Dux.
Dux lands a big elbow.
Dux throws some wild stikes that Squanch manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Squanch is on top in guard.
Squanch preventing the sweep.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Squanch shows good takedown defense.
Squanch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Squanch's waist but Squanch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Squanch throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux misses with a takedown
and Squanch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
and Squanch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux darts in looking for a takedown but Squanch gets double underhooks and turns Dux into the cage.
Squanch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Squanch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Squanch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dux.
Squanch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dux.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Squanch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Squanch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Squanch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Squanch sprawls well. Squanch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Squanch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Squanch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Squanch circles away.
Squanch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Squanch. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Squanch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Squanch counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux with a poor takedown
and Squanch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Squanch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Squanch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Squanch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dux tries for a takedown but Squanch circles away easily
and Squanch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux has his takedown stuffed
enabling Squanch to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Dux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Squanch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dux dives in and grabs Squanch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Squanch pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Squanch tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squanch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Squanch wants it to stay on the feet.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Squanch counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux fails with the takedown
and Squanch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Squanch to counter with a crisp jab.
Dux shoots and misses
and Squanch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dux tries for a takedown but Squanch circles away easily
and Squanch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Squanch.
Squanch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Squanch misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Squanch pushes Dux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Squanch stalls.
Squanch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dux's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Squanch.
Squanch slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Squanch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squanchy Squanch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dux 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux 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 Izuagbe Ugoh (ranked 1111 p4p, 157 weight class) and Markus Drotske (ranked 2031 p4p, 272 weight class). Ugoh comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Dawuni - African Thriller. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izuagbe Ugoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Drotske!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ugoh lands a front kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drotske 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.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ugoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ugoh.
Drotske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ugoh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drotske connects with a single shot there.
Ugoh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drotske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ugoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Drotske avoids a kick to the body.
Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske.
A lazy left from Ugoh finds it's target.
Drotske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ugoh.
Drotske throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ugoh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drotske is in Ugoh'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!
Ugoh controlling Drotske's posture.
Drotske looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drotske passes into half guard.
Drotske is looking to advance position but Ugoh won't allow it.
Drotske is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ugoh is controlling Drotske's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ugoh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drotske uses his free foot to push down on Ugoh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ugoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drotske can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ugoh is looking to escape.
Drotske is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ugoh has given up his back here. Will Drotske look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Drotske missing with strikes.
Drotske looking for the RNC.
Ugoh is in a bad position with Drotske working for a choke. Ugoh manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drotske wants to sweep but no luck.
Drotske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ugoh is aware though and is defending well.
Ugoh controlling from the top position.
Drotske is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ugoh pushing down on Drotske's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four 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.
Drotske wants to get back to full guard.
Ugoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ugoh slows the pace down in half guard.
Drotske works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drotske controls Ugoh momentarily but Ugoh frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drotske working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ugoh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ugoh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drotske 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.
Markus Drotske dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ugoh looks to land a left hand but Drotske moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Drotske misses.
Drotske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drotske misses with a straight right.
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Drotske.
Ugoh tried to counter with a leg kick but Drotske avoided it.
Drotske throws a hook to the side of Ugoh's head but Ugoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ugoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Drotske or perhaps it was just good defense by Ugoh, which made it look bad.
Ugoh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drotske just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugoh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ugoh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ugoh as he avoids it easily.
Ugoh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ugoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drotske.
Ugoh tried to score with a low kick but Drotske checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ugoh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ugoh is looking to wear down Drotske with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ugoh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drotske blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Drotske.
Drotske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Ugoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drotske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Ugoh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ugoh throws a shot to the body.
Ugoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ugoh throws an overhand right that lands on Drotske's shoulder, as Drotske tries to avoid the shot.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ugoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ugoh slips under a jab from Drotske.
Drotske throws a hook but Ugoh blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drotske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ugoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Ugoh.
As Ugoh backs off Drotske throws a huge counter combo but Ugoh manages to avoid it all.
Ugoh connects with a single shot there.
Ugoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ugoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drotske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
Ugoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ugoh takes a swing at Drotske's ribcage but misses.
Ugoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drotske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but Ugoh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Drotske.
Ugoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ugoh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drotske goes for a double leg but Ugoh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ugoh continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Ugoh throws a leg kick that misses.
Drotske feints the counter takedown.
Ugoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ugoh.
Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ugoh's hands.
Ugoh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ugoh misses with a kick to the body.
Drotske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Izuagbe Ugoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
It appears Ugoh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Drotske misses with a few strikes there.
Drotske misses with an uppercut.
Drotske loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske throws the left hand but Ugoh avoids the punch easily.
Drotske connects with the punch.
Drotske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drotske shoots in for a takedown but Ugoh shows good takedown defense.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ugoh moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Drotske lunges at Ugoh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ugoh's hand.
Ugoh connects with a nice looking jab.
Ugoh lands with a shot to the body.
Drotske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ugoh.
Drotske fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
Ugoh stuns Drotske with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ugoh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drotske throws a jab when Ugoh was well out of range.
Ugoh throws a push kick but Drotske slaps the foot to one side.
Ugoh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
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 Izuagbe Ugoh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ugoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Ugoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drotske misses with a looping right.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Ugoh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drotske's knee momentarily.
Ugoh misses with a hook
and Drotske counters with a stiff right hand.
Drotske scores with a nice strike.
Ugoh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Ugoh throwing a counter right hand but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Drotske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drotske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ugoh lands a right hook to the body.
Ugoh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Ugoh - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ugoh walks into a straight right hand from Drotske.
A left lands for Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drotske throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ugoh scores with a hook.
Ugoh cracks Drotske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ugoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ugoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ugoh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ugoh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izuagbe Ugoh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ugoh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Ugoh moved out of range.
Ugoh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ugoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ugoh.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Ugoh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drotske lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drotske, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drotske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drotske looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
Ugoh lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Drotske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drotske.
Drotske misses with a right hand
and Ugoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drotske thinking.
Drotske takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ugoh is looking to land body kicks.
Drotske slips a straight right by Ugoh.
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drotske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Drotske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ugoh doesn't seem phased though.
Drotske looks to land a left hand but Ugoh moved out of range nicely.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ugoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Drotske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ugoh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drotske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Ugoh misses.
Drotske missing with a left hand there. Ugoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drotske misses with a hook.
Ugoh slips a straight right by Drotske.
Ugoh tests Drotske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drotske walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ugoh.
Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ugoh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Ugoh catches Drotske right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ugoh has time to react.
The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ugoh throws a leg kick but Drotske checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drotske checks a leg kick.
Ugoh misses with a body shot.
Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
A jab from Drotske misses.
Drotske checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Drotske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ugoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ugoh connects with a body shot.
Ugoh swings for the body but Drotske moves out of range.
Ugoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ugoh drops his hands momentarily and Drotske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drotske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ugoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drotske moves away.
Ugoh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Ugoh is looking to slow Drotske down with leg kicks.
Ugoh moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Izuagbe Ugoh.
I think Ugoh 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izuagbe Ugoh!
An out of breath Izuagbe Ugoh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Markus Drotske was interviewed post fight and said 'Iq 84, stubbed toe'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaos Prouxontas (ranked 908 p4p, 91 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 2049 p4p, 219 weight class). Prouxontas comes to the cage accompanied by Σταμάτης Γονί&#. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolaos Prouxontas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prouxontas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Griffith really felt that one!
We've been informed that Griffith 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.
Prouxontas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prouxontas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffith's calf.
Griffith misses with a two punch combination.
Prouxontas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prouxontas throws a push kick but Griffith slaps the foot to one side.
Prouxontas wants to clinch up but Griffith keeps it at a distance.
Prouxontas avoids the body shot from Griffith.
Prouxontas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffith throws a right and a left that Prouxontas avoids nicely.
Griffith swats away the attempt to clinch by Prouxontas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prouxontas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prouxontas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prouxontas counters with a leg kick.
Griffith misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffith. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prouxontas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Prouxontas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffith, as that shot connected.
Prouxontas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffith scores with a punch to the head.
Prouxontas scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
The fighters circling - Griffith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prouxontas defending well as Griffith loads up on a big left hand.
Griffith throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffith misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffith swats away the attempt to clinch by Prouxontas.
Griffith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffith throws a right hand that Prouxontas ducks under and follows up with a left that Prouxontas also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prouxontas.
Prouxontas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffith's sensitive parts.
Prouxontas jabs Griffith right on the nose. Griffith blinks but takes it well.
Prouxontas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prouxontas manages to avoid it.
Prouxontas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffith takes a step back to recover.
Griffith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prouxontas rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Prouxontas coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prouxontas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prouxontas throws a leg kick which misses Griffith's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffith tries to avoid it.
Prouxontas throws a head kick that misses.
Griffith throws a counter combo.
Griffith misses with a looping right.
Prouxontas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prouxontas.
Prouxontas feints and then cracks Griffith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffith down.
Prouxontas throws a low kick but Griffith avoids it.
Prouxontas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Griffith misses.
Griffith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Prouxontas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffith.
Griffith throws a body punch but Prouxontas moves out of range.
Griffith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffith throws a jab but it's blocked by Prouxontas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prouxontas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffith throws a body punch but Prouxontas moves out of range.
Griffith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prouxontas misses with a hook. Griffith ducked under it nicely.
Griffith connects with a crisp jab.
Prouxontas connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffith ducks right into an uppercut from Prouxontas.
Prouxontas tries to move into range but Griffith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Prouxontas.
Prouxontas connects with a high kick.
Griffith misses with a combination
and Prouxontas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Prouxontas lands with a nice combination. Griffith backs away looking to recover.
Griffith is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaos Prouxontas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Griffith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prouxontas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffith is still on wobbly legs! Can Prouxontas finish him?
Prouxontas tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffith seems to have recovered his senses.
Prouxontas with a nice cross.
Griffith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prouxontas.
Prouxontas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prouxontas counters with a thumping low kick.
Prouxontas throws a push kick but Griffith slaps the foot to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prouxontas - that will leave a mark!
Griffith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prouxontas lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prouxontas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nikolaos Prouxontas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prouxontas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffith's sensitive parts.
Griffith looks to score with a jab to the body but Prouxontas is just out of range.
Prouxontas tests Griffith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith defending well as Prouxontas loads up on a big left hand.
Griffith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prouxontas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prouxontas avoids the body shot from Griffith.
Prouxontas is looking for a counter combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Griffith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Prouxontas has got the better of the exchanges.
Prouxontas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prouxontas misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffith. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Prouxontas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Prouxontas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prouxontas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffith can do to turn this around?
Prouxontas throws a solid leg kick but Griffith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prouxontas.
A punch combination from Griffith misses.
Prouxontas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prouxontas throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith trying to stall but Prouxontas improves his position.
Prouxontas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffith's elbow.
Griffith is pushing Prouxontas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffith has Prouxontas pressed against the cage.
Prouxontas presses Griffith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Prouxontas.
I was talking to Prouxontas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Prouxontas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prouxontas lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prouxontas misses with a body punch.
Prouxontas cracks Griffith with a nice body shot.
Prouxontas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffith's elbow.
Griffith prevents a body shot from Prouxontas.
Prouxontas lands a body punch.
Griffith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prouxontas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prouxontas digs a good body shot into Griffith's ribs.
Prouxontas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffith in his tracks.
Griffith walks into a jab.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prouxontas was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prouxontas feints and then cracks Griffith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffith down.
Griffith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prouxontas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffith's knee momentarily.
Prouxontas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Griffith misses.
Griffith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prouxontas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prouxontas moves into range and clinches up with Griffith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffith prevents a body shot from Prouxontas.
Griffith throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Prouxontas misses with a body punch.
Prouxontas can't find room to land a body shot as Griffith controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaos Prouxontas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Griffith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle, before Prouxontas throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Griffith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Prouxontas lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Nikolaos Prouxontas!
Nikolaos Prouxontas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Lopez (ranked 768 p4p, 112 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 1752 p4p, 238 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovs lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Petrovs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Petrovs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrovs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Petrovs is out of range.
Petrovs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut.
Petrovs misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Petrovs to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Petrovs misses with a double jab.
Petrovs ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Petrovs throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Petrovs ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
A little jabbing left from Petrovs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrovs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
A big right from Petrovs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrovs! But no joy.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lopez misses with a right hand
letting Petrovs counter with a right hand.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrovs counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez throws a combination that misses
and Petrovs counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lopez badly! He tries to strike back but Petrovs puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lopez out cold! Oh man, Lopez will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kaspars Petrovs!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaspars Petrovs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kovalev (ranked 997 p4p, 107 weight class) and Chris Runt (ranked 1053 p4p, 114 weight class). Chris Runt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Kovalev's chin.
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275 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Runt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalev.
Runt loads up on a big right hand but Kovalev slips the punch.
Kovalev moves out of range as Runt strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
Kovalev moves into range and clinches up with Runt.
Kovalev tries a body shot but Runt blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Runt fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovalev.
Kovalev avoiding damage.
Runt lands a body shot.
A short left from Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovalev.
Kovalev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalev lands a body shot.
A short left from Runt.
Runt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Kovalev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Runt lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runt lands a shot to the body.
Runt misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovalev blocks a body shot from Runt.
Kovalev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovalev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev lands a left hand.
Runt lands with a right to the head.
Runt misses with a body punch.
Runt misses with some punches.
Runt lands a shoulder strike.
Kovalev prevents a body shot from Runt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runt.
Runt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev is stalling here.
We've been informed that Runt 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.
Kovalev misses with the head strike.
Kovalev just leaning against Runt, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runt as Kovalev tries to tie him up.
Kovalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalev misses with some punches.
Runt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Runt on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kovalev as the two fighters clinch.
Kovalev tries to throw a body punch but Runt avoids it by throwing Kovalev back against the cage.
Runt scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runt.
Runt pushes Kovalev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runt misses with a punch to the body.
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
Runt working aggressively here.
Kovalev blocks an uppercut.
Kovalev working aggressively here.
Runt lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Runt.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovalev is struggling to control the position.
Runt gets through Kovalev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev digs a right hand into Runt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runt's gas tank.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Runt misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runt is working Kovalev over against the cage.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev has Runt pressed against the cage.
Runt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev.
Runt working some nice short punches in 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!
Kovalev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runt lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kovalev fails to land.
Runt misses with a body punch.
Runt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runt lands with a right to the head.
Kovalev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runt backwards.
Kovalev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovalev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovalev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Runt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Runt misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
Runt misses with a hook. Kovalev ducked under it nicely.
Runt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalev lands a body shot.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runt to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovalev throws a jab when Runt was well out of range.
Runt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovalev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Runt misses.
Runt throws a hook but Kovalev blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Kovalev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev closes the distance and pushes Runt back into the cage.
Runt digs a right hand underneath Kovalev's ribcage. Kovalev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kovalev on the inside.
Runt letting Kovalev take a breather here.
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
Kovalev misses with the head strike.
Kovalev trying to control the position but instead, Runt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovalev into the cage.
A short left from Runt.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chris Runt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runt.
Kovalev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Runt tries to throw a body punch but Kovalev avoids it by throwing Runt back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev tries to throw a body punch but Runt avoids it by throwing Kovalev back against the cage.
Runt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kovalev.
Runt lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runt misses with some punches.
Runt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovalev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kovalev stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Runt.
Runt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovalev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Runt fails to land.
Kovalev trying to control the position but instead, Runt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovalev into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev prevents a body shot from Runt.
A shot in the inside from Runt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovalev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runt's elbow.
Runt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runt misses with some punches.
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
Kovalev is rocked!
Runt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runt unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kovalev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Runt is unloading with more strikes now! Kovalev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Runt!
Chris Runt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 346 p4p, 52 weight class) and Curtis Lowe (ranked 409 p4p, 65 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fungus throws an off balance right hand
and Lowe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe takes one on the button.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Fungus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fungus jabs Lowe right on the nose. Lowe blinks but takes it well.
Fungus lands a left and a right that send Lowe crashing to the mat, dazed. Fungus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lowe is rocked!
It looks like Curtis Lowe has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fungus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe connects with a high kick.
Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
Fungus takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Lowe misses its intended target.
Fungus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Fungus blocks a jab.
It looked like Fungus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lowe walks straight into a right hand from Fungus - that's dropped him! Fungus jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lowe from any more punishment! Lowe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Curtis Lowe was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you Liberal!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 286 p4p, 41 weight class) and Aoki Aoki (ranked 475 p4p, 71 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aoki Aoki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aoki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Andreev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andreev with a nice head shot there.
Aoki working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki has his foot on Andreev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andreev works his way back into a safe position though.
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andreev postures up.
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Andreev to get to half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Andreev's head to control him but Andreev postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Andreev connects with a nice short shot to Aoki's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Andreev postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev working Aoki over with strikes.
Andreev is nestled in close to Aoki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andreev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Aoki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Aoki taking some punishment here, with Andreev in his half guard.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andreev manages to pass to mount!
Andreev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aoki looks a forlorn figure.
Andreev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aoki's face.
Aoki is rocked!
It looks like Aoki Aoki has been cut.
Aoki tries to hold on but Andreev pushes him away.
Andreev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aoki is still in real trouble! Can Andreev finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aoki out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Andreev goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alexey Andreev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.
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