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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik Al-Khaldi (ranked 1023 p4p, 128 weight class) and Kenta Kobashi (ranked 1498 p4p, 186 weight class). Al-Khaldi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Terror - Shot Of Reality. Kenta Kobashi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik Al-Khaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenta Kobashi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi gets tackled into the cage by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi maintains the clinch.
Kobashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Kobashi missing with knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al-Khaldi avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi works on Kobashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi missing with knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi managing to block the knees to the body from Kobashi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kobashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al-Khaldi is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi looks winded!
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al-Khaldi gets through Kobashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Al-Khaldi on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Al-Khaldi.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Al-Khaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Al-Khaldi pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi is rocked!
Al-Khaldi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Al-Khaldi finish him?
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Al-Khaldi avoiding damage as Kobashi throws knees to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al-Khaldi drops Kobashi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kobashi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kobashi to his knees! Al-Khaldi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Al-Khaldi!
Our winner, Malik Al-Khaldi, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 699 p4p, 86 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 933 p4p, 104 weight class). Matus has chosen Crow Spirit as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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149 lbs
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35
148 lbs
31 - 17 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yamamoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Yamamoto clinches up against the cage.
Matus lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matus walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matus was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamamoto finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus is controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matus pulls Yamamoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Yamamoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matus is adopting a defensive guard.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Matus keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Matus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yamamoto controls Matus momentarily but Matus frees himself.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matus controls the pace.
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matus trying to move into half guard but instead Yamamoto has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Matus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Matus tries to pass.
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Matus defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matus passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Matus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matus throws out a counter right but Yamamoto avoids it with no problem.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamamoto throws out the jab.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Yamamoto misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Matus slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Matus tries to sprawl but Yamamoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matus tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Matus is not content to let Yamamoto control the position.
Yamamoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus is controlling Yamamoto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yamamoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yamamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Matus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Matus tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
Matus is trying is best to control the position here.
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matus is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Yamamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto won't allow Matus to sweep him here.
Matus trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
Matus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands the left hand.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Matus keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Matus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Matus keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Matus in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matus.
Yamamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamamoto gets control of Matus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yamamoto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto has his foot on Matus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matus wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
Yamamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matus content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Yamamoto off balance momentarily.
Yamamoto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yamamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus connects with a right hand. Yamamoto shakes it off.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Yamamoto is rocked!
Matus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Don Juan Matus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Matus scores with a counter punch that sends Yamamoto to the canvas! Matus smells blood - he's punishing Yamamoto with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Yamamoto has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
An out of breath Don Juan Matus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 1018 p4p, 164 weight class) and Adrian Shota (ranked 1136 p4p, 179 weight class). Shota is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor . 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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203 lbs
37 - 21 - 1 |
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202 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzsimmons motions for Shota to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Shota 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.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Shota stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Shota jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Shota.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Shota thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shota! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Shota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Shota.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Shota only half commits.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shota misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
As Shota backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shota can pounce on him.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Shota manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Shota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Shota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Shota misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons scores with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice head kick!
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzsimmons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Shota.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Shota strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shota walks into a jab.
Shota is looking to score with low kicks.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
As Shota tries to get set, Fitzsimmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Shota manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shota manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Shota.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota misses with a body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Shota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shota finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Nice cross by Shota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a right hand to the body.
Shota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shota jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shota moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shota tried to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Shota.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Shota.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Shota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shota.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shota lands with an overhand left.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Shota stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Shota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands a head shot.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Shota moves away and avoids it.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Shota moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Shota.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons.
Well Fitzsimmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
After the fight, Jim Fitzsimmons was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Butane (ranked 558 p4p, 58 weight class) and William King (ranked 722 p4p, 78 weight class). Butane comes into the arena with Genesis blaring out of the sound system. King has chosen Summer Sixteen By: Drake as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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247 lbs
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265 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Butane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses the body punch
and Butane counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Butane.
Butane takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butane lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Butane does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a hook to the side of Butane's head but Butane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Butane is looking to land body kicks.
Butane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Butane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butane looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King misses with a hook.
Butane throws a nice inside leg kick.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butane looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Butane misses with a body kick.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butane. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butane pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Butane settles back down.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
Butane misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King throws a looping overhand right but Butane ducks down to avoid it.
Butane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Butane fails with an attempt to clinch.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butane rather than just go for the knockout.
King digs a good hook to Butane's body.
Butane slips under a jab.
Butane connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Butane counters with an inside leg kick.
Butane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Butane.
Butane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King throws a leg kick but Butane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Butane fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butane moves away.
A big left from Butane misses.
King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butane misses with a few strikes there.
King throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
King moves out of range as Butane throws a body kick.
Butane misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Butane lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King throws a leg kick but Butane moved away.
Butane slips under a jab.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butane.
King checks a leg kick.
Butane thumps King with a low kick.
Butane throws a leg kick
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King thumps Butane with a low kick.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King misses with a straight left.
Butane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King misses with a body shot.
Butane misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Butane does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King checks a low kick from Butane.
Butane throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
King misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a jab when Butane was well out of range.
Butane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Butane throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
Butane throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butane.
Butane lands a jab to King's midsection.
Butane scores with a body shot.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a leg kick
and Butane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Butane connects with the punch.
Butane checks a low kick from King.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butane.
King tries to land a leg kick but Butane saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butane. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hulk Butane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butane misses with a low kick.
King avoids the body shot from Butane.
Butane checks the leg kick.
Butane checks a low kick from King.
Butane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King tries to keep at a distance but Butane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Butane misses with a punch to the body.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butane backwards.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Butane manages to break the clinch.
Butane lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with an uppercut.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butane scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from King misses
and Butane counters with a nice body kick.
Butane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King throws a looping overhand right but Butane ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Hulk Butane is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butane throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Butane throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butane ducks under a wild hook from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Butane misses the target.
Butane swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Butane lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
Butane rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Butane tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Butane.
Butane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butane lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A right hand to the body from Butane.
Butane lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butane misses with a punch to the body.
Butane cracks King with a nice body shot.
King is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Butane.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butane lands an uppercut.
Butane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butane misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Butane lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King walks into a straight right hand from Butane.
Butane is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butane.
King tries to move into range but Butane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Butane as he checks the leg kick.
Butane lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick
and Butane counters with a body kick.
Butane lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King looks up at the clock. Bad move! Butane lands a right hand from hell, dropping King. Butane pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Butane!
Hulk Butane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd like to say thanks to my father Dr.Evans for my cat genes. I think my cat genes are great! Thanks dad. I will be 13 in cat yrs tomorrow so my dad said I could get drunk on yak's milk tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 133 p4p, 21 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 357 p4p, 59 weight class). Judea has chosen I want to be a woman - Monty Python as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
212 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
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213 lbs
27 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wuzzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wuzz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Judea misses.
Judea misses with a left hand
and Wuzz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wuzz throws a head punch that misses.
Wuzz prevents a body shot from Judea.
Judea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judea.
Wuzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Judea controls his hands.
Judea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wuzz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wuzz digs a right hand underneath Judea's ribcage. Judea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Judea struggles to land a body shot inside as Wuzz controls his hands.
Judea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wuzz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judeas head.
Wuzz lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Judea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Judea.
Judea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wuzz lands with a straight right. Judea didn't see that one coming.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Judea moves away
and Wuzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judea throws a head kick but Wuzz moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wuzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judea connects with a right hand. Wuzz shakes it off.
A big left from Judea misses.
Wuzz tries to counter by clinching up but Judea breaks away and moves out of range.
Wuzz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judea.
Wuzz moves out of range of the body kick from Judea.
Wuzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judea moves away from the strike by Wuzz.
Judea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuzz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wuzz checks a leg kick.
Judea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wuzz moves out of range as Judea strikes.
Wuzz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Judea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Judea thows a body kick. Wuzz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Judea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wuzz checks it well.
Judea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Wuzz's shoulder, as Wuzz tries to avoid the shot.
Judea swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
Wuzz throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.
Wuzz misses with a series of wild punches.
Judea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stan Judea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judea misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wuzz misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wuzz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wuzz jumps guard and drags Judea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wuzz controlling Judea's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Judea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judea trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Wuzz wants to sweep here but Judea controlling him for the moment.
Wuzz trying to control the position here.
Judea stays in close to Wuzz's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea preventing the sweep.
Wuzz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judea's guard.
Wuzz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judea keeping moving, preventing Wuzz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Judea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Judea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wuzz on the side of the head.
Judea looks to land a body kick but Wuzz moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Judea misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Wuzz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wuzz.
Wuzz throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
Wuzz scores with a nice strike.
Stan Judea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wuzz slips under a jab from Judea.
Wuzz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Judea.
Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
Judea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz looks to throw the jab but Judea is out of range.
Wuzz lands a really nice looking cross but Judea seems unphased.
Judea feints and then cracks Wuzz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wuzz down.
Judea slips a jab and a cross from Wuzz.
Judea is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice shot lands for Judea.
Judea misses with a looping right.
Wuzz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Judea misses the target.
Judea throws a wild body kick that Wuzz sees coming a mile off.
Wuzz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Judea throws an off balance right hand
and Wuzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Judea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Judea looks to move away, Wuzz throws a big counter combo but Judea just gets out of the way.
Judea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judea.
Wuzz moves into range and clinches up with Judea.
Wuzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wuzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judea backwards.
Wuzz misses with the head strike.
Judea pushes Wuzz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wuzz fails to pull guard.
Judea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wuzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judea backwards.
Wuzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Judea.
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!
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
I was talking to Wuzz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wuzz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judea.
Judea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judea tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Judea back against the cage.
Wuzz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wuzz pushes Judea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wuzz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wuzz.
Wuzz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Wuzz.
A left hand lands to the body for Judea.
Still in the clinch, Judea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judea scores with a shot to the side of Wuzz's head.
Judea blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Judea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wuzz pushes Judea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wuzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
Wuzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Judea.
Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David Wuzz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wuzz lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Judea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Judea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wuzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wuzz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Judea smiles and moves away.
Wuzz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wuzz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wuzz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wuzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judea slips a jab from Wuzz.
Judea throws a body shot but no joy.
Judea is looking to score with low kicks.
Wuzz takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea misses with a punch to the body.
Judea scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wuzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wuzz looking to throw knees to the head but Judea is blocking nicely.
Wuzz misses with some punches.
Judea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wuzz blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wuzz.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land.
Judea misses with a punch to the body.
Wuzz lands a body shot.
Wuzz has a couple of punches blocked by Judea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Wuzz as the two fighters clinch.
Judea manages to break the clinch.
Wuzz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judea tries a low kick but Wuzz avoids it.
Wuzz tries to clinch up
and Judea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 David Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wuzz throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.
Wuzz moves into the clinch.
Wuzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wuzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Judea controls his hands.
Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judea.
Judea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wuzz.
Wuzz misses with a punch on the inside.
Judea tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it.
Judea lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wuzz.
Judea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wuzz has a couple of punches blocked by Judea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz throws a head punch that misses.
Wuzz lands with a short shot to the head.
Wuzz throws a head punch that misses.
Judea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judea tries to work over Wuzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wuzz misses with the head strike.
Wuzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Judea.
Wuzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Judea.
A right hook to the body lands for Wuzz.
Judea misses with a punch to the body.
Judea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wuzz scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wuzz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Judea to keep the fight standing.
Judea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Judea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Judea.
Wuzz connects with a jab.
Judea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Judea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wuzz slips under a jab from Judea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz lands with a cross.
Judea throws a lazy right hand but Wuzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wuzz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Judea throws a series of punches but Wuzz avoids them all with ease.
Wuzz tries to clinch there but Judea circles away.
Wuzz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJudea.
Judea tries to move into range but Wuzz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wuzz throws a body punch but Judea moves out of range.
Wuzz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wuzz blocks a leg kick.
Wuzz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wuzz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wuzz tries for a kimura but Judea is defending well.
Wuzz tries to move to mount but Judea blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz wants to take a breather but Judea manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wuzz.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judea is on top in guard.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Judea from controlling successfully.
Wuzz has his foot on Judea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judea works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wuzz is on top in guard.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Judea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Judea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wuzz, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wuzz keeping full guard, as Judea tries to pass.
Wuzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wuzz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Judea doesn't defend quickly enough and Wuzz has managed to lock this one up! Can Judea escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wuzz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Wuzz!
Our winner, David Wuzz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 264 p4p, 40 weight class) and AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 332 p4p, 48 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ The Perfectionist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Perfectionist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason keeps The Perfectionist at a distance using the push kick.
The Perfectionist slips under a jab from Mason.
The Perfectionist moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
A solid body kick from Mason.
The Perfectionist keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Perfectionist! But no joy.
The Perfectionist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
The Perfectionist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
The Perfectionist throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and The Perfectionist only half commits.
The Perfectionist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason controls the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from The Perfectionist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Perfectionist happy to just control the position for now.
The Perfectionist working the head and body with strikes.
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.
The Perfectionist swings around for an armbar but Mason sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Perfectionist's guard.
The Perfectionist has an active guard here but Mason has managed to pass into half guard.
The Perfectionist keeping control of the position.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Perfectionist tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Perfectionist is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Perfectionist avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Perfectionist tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason is thwarting The Perfectionist's attempts to control the position.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Perfectionist wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Perfectionist trying to get back to full guard but Mason takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mason tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Perfectionist is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mason thows a leg kick but The Perfectionist checks it
and The Perfectionist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Perfectionist takes a step back to recover.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Mason.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
The Perfectionist misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Perfectionist!
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason throws a head kick that The Perfectionist semi-blocks.
Mason looks to land a left hand but The Perfectionist moved out of range nicely.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Mason blocks a head kick by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason lands a body shot.
The Perfectionist misses the jab.
A big left from The Perfectionist misses.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Perfectionist is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks The Perfectionist off balance momentarily.
Mason scores with a push kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a hook.
The Perfectionist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
The Perfectionist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Perfectionist in his tracks.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Perfectionist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Perfectionist can do to turn this around?
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Perfectionist throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces The Perfectionist off the cage and back into range.
The Perfectionist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Perfectionist tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent The Perfectionist's takedown attempt.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as The Perfectionist controls the action.
The Perfectionist has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist misses with the head strike.
The Perfectionist misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but The Perfectionist avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for The Perfectionist.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ The Perfectionist.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Perfectionist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Perfectionist leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from The Perfectionist.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Perfectionist prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason working aggressively here.
The Perfectionist scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
The Perfectionist misses with a body punch.
The Perfectionist is stalling here.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Perfectionist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with some punches.
The Perfectionist lands a right hand.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Perfectionist tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Perfectionist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Perfectionist misses with an uppercut.
The Perfectionist scores with a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Perfectionist scores with a leg kick.
The Perfectionist throws a body shot but no joy.
The Perfectionist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
The Perfectionist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Perfectionist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Perfectionist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Perfectionist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist misses with some punches.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Perfectionist digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Perfectionist pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Perfectionist throws an elbow but misses.
The Perfectionist works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
The Perfectionist misses with the head strike.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist prevents a body shot from Mason.
The Perfectionist blocks a body shot from Mason.
The Perfectionist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist lands a shoulder strike.
The Perfectionist lands an elbow that stopped Mason in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Perfectionist tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason digs a right hand into The Perfectionist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Perfectionist's gas tank.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
The Perfectionist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
The Perfectionist lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from The Perfectionist.
Mason lands a right hand.
AJ The Perfectionist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Perfectionist misses with a body punch.
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Perfectionist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason works on The Perfectionist's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason stalls.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Perfectionist.
Mason working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Perfectionist working Mason over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Perfectionist fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Perfectionist.
Mason lands a left hand.
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 Zane Mason.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Mason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Glass (ranked 48 p4p, 9 weight class) and Pete Granger (ranked 209 p4p, 33 weight class). Glass kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack. Granger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Ya Strut On - Lord Have Mercy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Granger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Crunch! Granger slams his shin into Glass's torso.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granger's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Granger throws a leg kick but Glass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger thows a leg kick but Glass checks it
and Glass counters with a leg kick.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Granger connects with an inside leg kick.
Glass walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger ducks right into an uppercut from Glass.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Glass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Granger cracks the inside of Glass's front leg.
Nice uppercut there from Granger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glass circles away quickly and effectively.
Glass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Granger misses.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Glass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glass scrambles back to his feet.
Glass looks to land a right hand but Granger moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
Granger throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Granger avoids the body shot from Glass.
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Glass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glass takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger swings widly with a right hand
and Glass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Glass lands with a straight right. Granger didn't see that one coming.
Glass tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger staying out of range there.
Granger tries a quick counter leg kick but Glass is wise to it.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Glass scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Granger cracks the inside of Glass's front leg.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Granger down.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Granger avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
Glass slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A left lands for Glass.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass thumps Granger with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
Granger lands a nice looking body shot.
Glass looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Glass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Granger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Glass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Granger counters with an outside leg kick.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
Granger throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Glass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glass clobbers Granger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Glass misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a straight right hand.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.
Glass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glass tries to move into range but Granger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger throws a push kick but Glass slaps the foot to one side.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass misses with a low kick.
Granger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glass blocks it well.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Glass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Glass takes a step back to recover.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger thuds his shin into the meat of Glass's side.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Glass throws the left hand but Granger avoids the punch easily.
Glass throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granger! But no joy.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glass will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Glass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Glass was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Granger.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Glass off balance momentarily.
Glass tries to score with a low kick but Granger moves his leg out of the way.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Glass is looking to counter punch.
Granger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glass works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Glass misses with the combination.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glass on the side of the head.
Granger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glass.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Granger.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Granger moves away from the strike by Glass.
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Granger throws a push kick but Glass slaps the foot to one side.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Granger misses with a few strikes there.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger tries to move into range but Glass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Glass throws a leg kick but Granger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Granger defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Glass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
Glass avoids the body shot from Granger.
Glass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Glass with a nice cross.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Glass lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Granger blocks a leg kick.
Granger throws out a counter right but Glass avoids it with no problem.
Granger throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Glass throws a low kick but Granger avoids it.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glass.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Glass ducks right into an uppercut from Granger.
Glass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Granger.
Glass motions for Granger to come forward. Glass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Glass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Granger is out of range.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Granger slips under a jab from Glass.
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
Granger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Glass misses.
Granger lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Glass.
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 Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
That's time! Glass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Glass lands a lovely overhand right.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Glass's knee but Glass avoids it well.
A jab from Granger misses.
A quick step to the side and Glass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granger! But no joy.
Granger moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Glass down.
Granger misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Granger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger throws a leg kick but Glass checks it.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass throws a lazy uppercut
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
Glass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger catches Glass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Granger scores with a jab.
Glass moves out of range of the body kick.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Granger jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Granger is out of range and Glass settles back down.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Glass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granger throws a leg kick but Glass moved away.
Pete Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Granger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Granger.
Granger thuds a left hand into Glass's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Glass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Glass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Glass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Glass misses the jab.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Granger.
Granger slips under a jab.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Glass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glass scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from Glass.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Granger takes one to the side of the head.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Glass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glass catches Granger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Granger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glass connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Granger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glass blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Granger counters with a head kick. That will keep Glass thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Granger checks a low kick from Glass.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Glass counters with a straight right hand.
Glass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Glass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass misses with a hook. Granger ducked under it nicely.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Granger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger takes one on the button.
Jab by Glass.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granger under the eye.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Desmond Glass.
Well Glass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pete Granger!
After the fight, Pete Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Desmond Glass stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hunt (ranked 297 p4p, 31 weight class) and Randy Curran (ranked 384 p4p, 38 weight class). Randy Curran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Curran!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Curran avoided it.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt throws a quick counter head kick but Curran was just out of range.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Curran moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Curran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt jabs Curran right on the nose. Curran blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Curran.
Hunt with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curran's calf.
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!
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hunt takes a step back to recover.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Hunt counters with a quick kick to the body but Curran blocks it.
Curran misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Curran lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Hunt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curran really felt that one!
Jab by Hunt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt drops Curran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curran looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Curran misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt drops Curran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curran looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Curran is rocked!
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curran.
Curran seems to have recovered his senses.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Curran is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curran is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Curran misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Curran to the canvas! Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hunt!
A very excited looking Matt Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 43 p4p, 7 weight class) and Buzz Bixby (ranked 85 p4p, 16 weight class). Burns 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
32 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bixby avoids a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot.
That kick from Burns tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bixby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Bixby's belly button to the back.
Bixby throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head.
A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Bixby with an uppercut!
Bixby walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .
Burns takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bixby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns 's guard.
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses.
Bixby throwing strikes but missing.
Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bixby has passed into side control.
Bixby happy to just control the position for now.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bixby landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Bixby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Bixby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Bixby there.
Bixby trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Bixby throws a strike but Burns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there.
Bixby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bixby slips nicely into half guard.
Bixby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bixby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burns trying to hold on to Bixby's head to control him but Bixby postures up.
Bixby wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bixby working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bixby working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bixby throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a leg kick but Bixby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bixby tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it.
And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Burns wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick.
Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Bixby's head back.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Bixby.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bixby counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bixby on the ground.
Bixby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bixby trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Bixby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bixby is on top in guard.
Bixby pushes down on Burns 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bixby prevents Burns from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns trying to control but Bixby postures up.
Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Bixby is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bixby to get the leverage.
Bixby passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Bixby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bixby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns tries a low kick but Bixby avoids it.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a right hand to the body.
Bixby takes one to the chin there.
Bixby throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Bixby.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bixby moves away.
Bixby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bixby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bixby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is looking to control Bixby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Burns trying to control but Bixby postures up.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bixby trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bixby throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Bixby checks a leg kick.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bixby checks it well.
Bixby misses with a looping right.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Bixby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns throws a series of punches but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bixby moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bixby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns feints and then cracks Bixby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bixby down.
Burns lands a jab.
Bixby dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bixby has time to react.
Bixby slips under a jab from Burns .
Bixby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Bixby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Bixby moved away.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Bixby stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A very excited looking Alex John Conor Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class) and Daniel Grigoryan (ranked 50 p4p, 8 weight class). Grigoryan has chosen Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh as his entrance music. Daniel Grigoryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Grigoryan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
Grigoryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes one to the side of the head.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko tries to clinch there but Grigoryan circles away.
Beznisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beznisko lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Beznisko.
Beznisko tries to clinch up but Grigoryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grigoryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko drives through and clinches with Grigoryan against the cage.
Grigoryan misses with a body punch.
Grigoryan lands a left hand.
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Grigoryan lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beznisko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grigoryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grigoryan has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Beznisko.
Beznisko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beznisko scores with a shot to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Grigoryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigoryan throws a head punch that misses.
Grigoryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigoryan misses with some punches.
Grigoryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a body punch.
Grigoryan tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigoryan.
Beznisko trying to stall but Grigoryan improves his position.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan being controlled against the cage.
Beznisko lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigoryan digs a right hand into Beznisko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beznisko's gas tank.
Grigoryan throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Grigoryan.
Beznisko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beznisko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grigoryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Grigoryan as the two fighters clinch.
Beznisko is breathing heavily.
Grigoryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Grigoryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigoryan is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigoryan misses with a body punch.
Grigoryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Grigoryan manages to break the clinch.
Grigoryan throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Grigoryan catches Beznisko right on the button with a cross.
Beznisko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
Beznisko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grigoryan defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan staying out of range there.
Beznisko sets himself, and Grigoryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Beznisko avoids it this time.
Grigoryan defending well as Beznisko loads up on a big left hand.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Grigoryan counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Beznisko.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Grigoryan's head back.
Grigoryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Grigoryan misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniel Grigoryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grigoryan.
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Grigoryan scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Grigoryan digs a good hook to Beznisko's body.
Beznisko throws a jab when Grigoryan was well out of range.
Grigoryan throws out a counter right but Beznisko avoids it with no problem.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Beznisko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigoryan thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Grigoryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Beznisko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Grigoryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grigoryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grigoryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Grigoryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grigoryan drops Beznisko with a beautiful combination! Beznisko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grigoryan is looking for the KO!
Beznisko is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Grigoryan misses.
Oh Beznisko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beznisko slips under a jab from Grigoryan.
Beznisko avoids a kick to the body.
Beznisko attempts a counter takedown but Grigoryan avoids it well and moves away.
Grigoryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beznisko seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan needs to keep his hands up - Beznisko had a free shot at his head there.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Grigoryan avoids the punch easily.
Grigoryan wants to counter the offense by Beznisko and move into the clinch position.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Grigoryan saw that one coming.
Grigoryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grigoryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigoryan lands a big right hand that sends Beznisko crashing to the mat! Grigoryan stays standing though and waves Beznisko back to his feet!
Grigoryan lands the left hand.
Grigoryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Grigoryan with a jab.
Grigoryan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Grigoryan lands with a hook. Beznisko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigoryan pounces like a tiger and cracks Beznisko with a vicious hook! Beznisko is down but not out! Grigoryan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Grigoryan!
Daniel Grigoryan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Daniel Grigoryan 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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