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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Philippoussis (ranked 4776 p4p, 163 weight class) and Bryan Callen (ranked 7885 p4p, 212 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Philippoussis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Callen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philippoussis lands a big right hand that sends Callen crashing to the mat! Philippoussis stays standing though and waves Callen back to his feet!
Callen is rocked!
It looks like Bryan Callen has been cut.
Philippoussis is stalking Callen. Callen circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Philippoussis, and it's lights out! Callen really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Philippoussis!
Anthony Philippoussis 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Juho Heikkinen (ranked 7484 p4p, 609 weight class) and Ryu Faioanaka (ranked 24680 p4p, 718 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juho Heikkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryu Faioanaka!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faioanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heikkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heikkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heikkinen steps into range and cracks Faioanaka with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Faioanaka flops backwards and Heikkinen dives into his guard looking to finish!
Faioanaka is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Faioanaka is looking to stand up but Heikkinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Faioanaka is still in real trouble! Can Heikkinen finish him?
Heikkinen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Faioanaka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juho Heikkinen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Alviso (ranked 4406 p4p, 471 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 5000 p4p, 520 weight class). Alviso comes to the cage accompanied by Pooh Man-Oakland. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Alviso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alviso looks for a takedown but Shain sprawls well.
Shain lands a really nice looking cross but Alviso seems unphased.
Shain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alviso's head backwards.
Alviso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shain counters with a good low kick that Alviso was not able to check.
Shain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alviso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shain's waist but Shain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alviso off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Shain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shain lands an overhand right.
Alviso shoots in but Shain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Alviso. 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.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alviso was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Shain is looking to slow Alviso down with leg kicks.
Alviso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shain counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alviso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain punishes Alviso's body with a nice straight punch.
Alviso doesn't manage to clinch there - Shain circles away.
Alviso throws a shot to the body.
Alviso shoots in for a double leg but Shain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shain.
Alviso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shain. Shain obviously looking to wear him down.
Alviso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alviso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shain.
Sampson Shain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jerome Alviso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain lands a nice shot to the body.
Alviso fails with a takedown attempt.
Shain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Alviso has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!
Alviso postures up in Shain's guard and throws a big left but Shain blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alviso landing with the ground and pound.
Alviso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alviso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alviso is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Alviso throwing strikes but missing.
Alviso is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Shain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alviso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alviso trying to control the position from guard on top but Shain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alviso is really struggling to control Shain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alviso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shain wants to stand and escape but Alviso is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick there by Shain.
Shain lands a nice shot to the body.
Shain lands with a nice body punch.
Alviso throws a series of punches but Shain avoids them all with ease.
Alviso throws a solid leg kick but Shain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alviso.
A good leg kick by Shain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alviso shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shain's guard.
Shain keeping moving, preventing Alviso from controlling successfully.
Shain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alviso is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alviso throws a big right hand that misses.
Alviso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alviso throws a big elbow that misses.
Alviso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shain is pulling down on Alviso's head. It's preventing any offense from Alviso, at least for the moment.
Shain trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shain stuffs the takedown attempt from Alviso. Alviso gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Shain.
Shain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shain digs a good body shot into Alviso's ribs.
Alviso with a poor takedown
and Shain counters with a good low kick that Alviso was not able to check.
Shain avoids the head kick by Alviso.
Alviso misses with a combination
and Shain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alviso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shain counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alviso shoots in looking for a takedown but Shain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alviso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Alviso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alviso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alviso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Shain lands but Alviso takes it in his stride.
Shain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alviso.
Jerome Alviso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alviso.
Alviso looks to clinch
and Shain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shain lands with an uppercut that bounces Alviso off the cage and back into range.
Alviso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shain tries to avoid it but Alviso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shain to the ground. Shain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alviso with a poor takedown
enabling Shain to counter with a crisp jab.
Alviso moves in looking to clinch but Shain pushes him off.
Shain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alviso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shain throws a head kick that misses.
Alviso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alviso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alviso has his takedown stuffed
and Shain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shain scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Shain finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alviso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alviso momentarily.
Shain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alviso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alviso is rocked!
Alviso shoots for a takedown but Shain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Alviso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shain throws a monster overhand right that drops Alviso! Shain follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Shain!
In defeat, Jerome Alviso stepped up to the mic, saying 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul McDonald (ranked 1829 p4p, 72 weight class) and Dude Yu (ranked 4416 p4p, 156 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Set it Off. 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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275 lbs
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289 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Yu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.
McDonald moves to clinch but Yu breaks away
letting Yu counter with a right hand.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Yu tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Yu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonald tries to clinch but Yu is having none of it.
Yu throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Dude Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Yu.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yu misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.
Yu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yu tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald wants to take his opponent's back but Yu doesn't allow it.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yu is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yu has worked his arm free - good work by Yu!
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald working away.
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yu, who protects the arm well.
Yu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the action but Yu is working from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yu has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald scoring with punches and elbows.
McDonald tries for a kimura but Yu is defending well.
Yu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Yu!
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yu uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu controls the position.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Yu has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Yu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Yu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Yu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yu scores with a hook.
Yu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yu wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Yu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yu digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yu scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yu. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yu scores with a decent looking hook.
Yu connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu connects with a body shot.
Yu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Yu there.
Paul McDonald's cut is getting worse.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yu lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
Dude Yu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Yu misses.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yu throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu scores with a jab to the body.
Yu lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Yu counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McDonald off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Yu follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McDonald was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dude Yu!
An intense looking Dude Yu took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akkan Kubilay (ranked 2876 p4p, 327 weight class) and Jack McAuliffe (ranked 4026 p4p, 439 weight class). McAuliffe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Napoleon of the Ring kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack McAuliffe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akkan Kubilay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAuliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kubilay counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAuliffe wants to get back to his feet but Kubilay drags him back down.
Kubilay trying to control the action but McAuliffe is working from the bottom.
Kubilay moves into full mount!
McAuliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubilay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McAuliffe is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kubilay locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McAuliffe is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akkan Kubilay!
Jack McAuliffe was interviewed post fight and said 's*ck my d*ck'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Horn (ranked 1965 p4p, 236 weight class) and Tim Allen (ranked 4292 p4p, 414 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Horn lands a slapping body shot.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Horn.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Horn.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horn's elbow.
Horn wants a takedown.
Horn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Allen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Horn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen has Horn pressed against the cage, preventing Horn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn.
Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horn lands a high kick!
Horn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horn throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allen rushes Horn and presses him up against the cage.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen scores with a shoulder strike.
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Horn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horn circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horn keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horn, pushing him back against the cage.
Horn is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
Allen keeps control of Horn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Horn is rocked!
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Oh Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horn is trying to push Allen away but Allen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allen prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn seems to have got his legs back now.
Horn tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen misses with some punches.
Horn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Allen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Horn.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Horn circles away.
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Horn in a clinch.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Allen gets through Horn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen is working Horn over against the cage.
Allen prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Horn tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
Horn is trying to break free.
Allen works on Horn's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen lands a left hand.
Allen lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
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!
Horn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horns head.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horn wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
Horn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Allen wants to clinch.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tim Allen has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horn tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Allen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Allen moves into the clinch.
Horn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen lands a body shot.
Horn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Horn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allen has Horn pressed against the cage, preventing Horn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allen prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen works on Horn's body with a couple of short punches.
Allen works on Horn's body with a couple of short punches.
Allen lands a body punch.
A short left from Allen.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
Horn wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Allen throws a big uppercut that drops Horn! More strikes from Allen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Horn lies dazed against the cage as Allen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Allen!
Tim Allen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 1636 p4p, 251 weight class) and Martez Lopez (ranked 2216 p4p, 317 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
215 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
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25
220 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Canoe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lopez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canoe has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Canoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe controlling Lopez's posture.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canoe pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Canoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Canoe.
Canoe looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Canoe drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canoe.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Canoe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Canoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Canoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is concentrating on defense, preventing Canoe from advancing position.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Canoe is working for a submission of some sort.
Canoe is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martez Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Martez Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Canoe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Canoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Martez Lopez has been cut.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Lopez.
Lopez works Canoe's body with a nice hook.
Lopez takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Lopez lands a jab to Canoe's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Canoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Lopez against the cage but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canoe gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Canoe drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Canoe stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canoe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez seems keen to control Canoe's posture.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Canoe won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douche Canoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canoe off to one side.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Canoe's ribs.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Canoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Canoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Canoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Canoe is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Canoe slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Lopez tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Canoe's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douche Canoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martez Lopez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lopez throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Canoe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canoe trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez pulls Canoe in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Canoe preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Canoe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Canoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Canoe.
Lopez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Canoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Canoe thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Canoe stalling.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lopez stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe is looking to improve his position.
Lopez not doing much here.
Lopez trying to control from Canoe's half guard. Canoe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Canoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Canoe pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canoe keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Douche Canoe.
I think Canoe 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douche Canoe!
Our winner, Douche Canoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yi Ruogang (ranked 1576 p4p, 192 weight class) and James Harden (ranked 2083 p4p, 248 weight class). James Harden will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yi Ruogang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruogang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harden.
Harden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruogang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruogang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Yi Ruogang has been cut.
A punch combination from Harden misses.
As Harden tries to get set, Ruogang tries to push him back and clinch up but Harden manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruogang blocks a jab.
Ruogang tries to counter by clinching up but Harden breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Ruogang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
Ruogang tries to counter by clinching up but Harden breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden tries to work over Ruogang's front leg with a kick but Ruogang checks it.
Ruogang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harden.
Harden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruogang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruogang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harden manages to circle out of the way.
Ruogang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harden. Harden obviously looking to wear him down.
Harden cracks Ruogang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harden misses with a body shot.
Donk. Harden catches Ruogang right on the button with a cross.
Harden closes the distance and clinches.
Ruogang stalling in the clinch but Harden improves position.
Ruogang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harden is trying to stall.
Harden lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden digs a right hand underneath Ruogang's ribcage. Ruogang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruogang just leaning against Harden, taking a breather.
Ruogang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harden is defending well.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Harden lands with a light punch inside.
Harden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruogang has clasped his hands together around Harden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Harden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Harden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harden works Ruogang's body with a nice hook.
Harden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ruogang advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruogang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harden is trying to get back to half guard.
Harden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruogang is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruogang looking to finish with strikes here!
Harden gets back to half guard.
Ruogang is pressing down on Harden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harden is holding on for now.
Harden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruogang is working away from the top position though.
Ruogang is looking to advance position but Harden won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruogang is looking to take a break and control but Harden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruogang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harden is looking for a sweep. Ruogang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruogang wants to free his trapped foot but Harden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruogang stalling away here and it's allowed Harden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruogang trying to control but Harden is working from the bottom.
Ruogang is working Harden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruogang passes Harden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
That's time! Ruogang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruogang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harden.
Harden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Ruogang feinted with a counter takedown.
Harden instigates a clinch.
Ruogang slows down the pace here.
Ruogang wants a takedown.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Harden fails to land.
Harden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Ruogang controlling the action here for a moment.
Harden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James Harden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Harden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harden has a couple of punches blocked by Ruogang.
Harden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Harden on the inside.
Harden lands an uppercut.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Harden trying to stall but Ruogang improves his position.
Ruogang looking to stall.
Harden tries to work over Ruogang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ruogang stalling the fight.
Harden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruogang or not.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruogang controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harden as Ruogang tries to tie him up.
Ruogang is trying to stall.
Harden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harden.
Ruogang leaning against his opponent.
Harden trying to control the position but instead, Ruogang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harden into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruogang tries for a takedown but Harden manages to get underhooks.
Ruogang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harden is keeping busy.
Harden tries to throw a body punch but Ruogang avoids it by throwing Harden back against the cage.
Harden pushes Ruogang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harden trying to control the position but instead, Ruogang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harden into the cage.
Harden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruogangs head.
Ruogang is trying to maintain a safe position but Harden gets an underhook and turns Ruogang into the cage.
Harden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harden lands a left hand.
Harden looking to stall.
Harden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Ruogang.
Ruogang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harden lands a left hand.
Harden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harden lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruogang wants to take the fight to the mat but Harden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yi Ruogang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruogang wants to stall.
Ruogang is trying to maintain a safe position but Harden gets an underhook and turns Ruogang into the cage.
Maybe Ruogang would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yi Ruogang.
Harden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruogang.
Ruogang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harden throws out a loose jab but Ruogang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruogang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harden.
Harden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruogang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harden gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harden scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruogang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harden is trying to keep an underhook but Ruogang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruogang avoids the body shot from Harden.
Harden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruogang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruogang looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden tries a body shot but Ruogang blocks it.
Ruogang wants to stall.
Harden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruogang has Harden pushed against the cage.
Harden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harden.
Harden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruogang is trying to maintain a safe position but Harden gets an underhook and turns Ruogang into the cage.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruogang's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruogang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harden.
Ruogang looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yi Ruogang.
Harden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Ruogang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruogang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruogang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harden lands a big right hand that sends Ruogang crashing to the mat! Harden stays standing though and waves Ruogang back to his feet!
Ruogang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harden lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Ruogang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harden has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harden.
Harden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Harden to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruogang takes a shot to the head.
Harden lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ruogang to his knees! Harden keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Harden!
James Harden is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 595 p4p, 76 weight class) and Drake Basket Case (ranked 1381 p4p, 167 weight class). Basket Case has chosen Crazy as his entrance music. Cayden Cadman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drake Basket Case 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Basket Case !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basket Case .
Basket Case misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Basket Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cadman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman throwing a counter right hand but Basket Case manages to avoid it.
Basket Case darts in looking for a takedown but Cadman gets double underhooks and turns Basket Case into the cage.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basket Case misses the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab by Cadman .
Basket Case scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cadman in his tracks.
Basket Case blocks a jab.
Basket Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Basket Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cadman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Basket Case smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Basket Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadman is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Basket Case misses the target.
Basket Case looks for a takedown but Cadman sprawls well.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Basket Case .
Basket Case attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Basket Case tries to land a leg kick but Cadman saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cadman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cadman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Basket Case stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Basket Case swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cadman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case misses with a left hand
letting Cadman counter with a right hand.
Basket Case is rocked!
Basket Case swings for the body but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman ducks right into an uppercut from Basket Case .
Basket Case walks straight into a right hand from Cadman - that's dropped him! Cadman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Basket Case from any more punishment! Basket Case 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 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Cayden Cadman , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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