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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 1333 p4p, 59 weight class) and Scott Page (ranked 2253 p4p, 108 weight class). Page has chosen Suspicious Minds as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Page!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built misses with a looping left.
Page is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Built scores with a leg kick.
Page scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Built sneaks out the side door and pushes Page away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Built misses the jab.
Page darts in looking for a takedown but Built gets double underhooks and turns Page into the cage.
Built swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
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!
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Page wants to stall.
Built tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page gets control of Built's arms and successfully pulls guard. Page will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Built looking to pass the guard.
Built is looking to stand up but Page won't let him.
Built decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get!
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Built on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Built tries to get out of the position.
Built taking some punishment here, with Page in his half guard.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Built with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Built is looking for a sweep. Page is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Built has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Page in particular looking to stall.
Built might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Page is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Built is staying active underneath Page, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page decides to return to a standing position.
Page drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Built wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Page manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Page.
Page slips under a jab.
Page is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Built sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Built sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Page.
Built looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built instigates a clinch.
Built tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Built gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Built walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Page fails with the takedown.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Built pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Page looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built lands with an uppercut that bounces Page off the cage and back into range.
Built just misses with a punch to the body.
Page takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Page throws a good cross that connects.
Built lands with a nice body punch.
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Built tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Built to the ground. Built escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Built swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Page counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Page.
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Built's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Built knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Page controlling from the top position.
Built is working an open guard so Page takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Page swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built is looking to counter punch.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Page closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Built's guard.
Page not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Built is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Scott Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
Page passes Built's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Page prevents Built from improving his position.
Page is taking a breather. Built says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Page is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Built takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Built misses with a low kick.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Built.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built misses with a hook to the body
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Built misses the jab.
Built scores with a three punch combo!
Page is rocked!
Page shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Built counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Molokai Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Page.
Page shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built throws a sloppy body shot
and Page counters with a two punch combo.
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Built shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Built rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Built lands a body punch.
Built tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Built smiles and moves away.
Scott Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Built, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Built throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but Built circles away.
Built throws an overhand right that drops Page like a sack of potatoes! Built dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Molokai Built!
A very excited looking Molokai Built rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Scott Page spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuckin' cocksuckers'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strategos Themistokles (ranked 4929 p4p, 540 weight class) and Ronald Fredrick (ranked 2391 p4p, 333 weight class). Fredrick has chosen Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Strategos Themistokles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Fredrick with that takedown attempt.
Fredrick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Themistokles rushes Fredrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fredrick's defenses.
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Themistokles stops a takedown attempt from Fredrick.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Themistokles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Fredrick.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but Themistokles has him pressed against the cage.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
Fredrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fredrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Themistokles to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles pushes Fredrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Themistokles is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Themistokles.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Themistokles lands a right hand.
Fredrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Themistokles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fredrick pulls guard.
Fredrick controlling Themistokles's posture.
Themistokles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Themistokles tries to stand but Fredrick is controlling from the bottom.
Fredrick isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Themistokles stacks Fredrick on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Themistokles!
Fredrick is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck for Fredrick with that takedown attempt.
Themistokles is looking to slow Fredrick down with leg kicks.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fredrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Themistokles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fredrick closes the distance and pushes Themistokles back into the cage.
Fredrick is trying to drag Themistokles to the mat but Themistokles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Themistokles.
Fredrick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fredrick looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Themistokles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Themistokles trying to land knees to the body.
Fredrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick is trying to drag Themistokles to the mat but Themistokles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Themistokles lands a nice uppercut.
Themistokles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Fredrick blocks it.
A knee to the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Themistokles to keep the fight standing.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Themistokles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Themistokles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fredrick's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Fredrick's head.
Themistokles lands a body shot.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Themistokles pushes Fredrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
Themistokles is working Fredrick over against the cage.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredrick backwards.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredrick drops back down to his feet.
Themistokles digs a right hand underneath Fredrick's ribcage. Fredrick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Themistokles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Themistokles gets underhooks to prevent Fredrick's takedown attempt.
Themistokles lands an elbow that stopped Fredrick in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Ronald Fredrick's cut even more.
Themistokles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Themistokles lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredricks head.
Fredrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles holds him up against the cage and eventually Fredrick drops back down to his feet.
Themistokles landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strategos Themistokles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Themistokles forces Fredrick back against the cage and clinches.
Themistokles scores with a knee to the head.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Fredrick tries to pull guard but Themistokles won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Fredrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fredrick jumps guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Fredrick.
Fredrick pulls guard successfully.
Fredrick wants to stand up but Themistokles is controlling him.
Themistokles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Themistokles drives through and clinches with Fredrick against the cage.
Fredrick is breathing heavily.
Fredrick wants to break free but Themistokles has control.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles prevents Fredrick from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Themistokles.
Fredrick is trying to pull guard but Themistokles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Themistokles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredrick is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Themistokles.
Fredrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Themistokles finish him?
A short left from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
Themistokles cracks Fredrick on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Strategos Themistokles!
A relieved looking Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ronald Fredrick had this to say: 'I'll see you soon!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Hawtry (ranked 1937 p4p, 223 weight class) and Wutang Lee (ranked 2712 p4p, 289 weight class). Hawtry comes to the cage accompanied by The Rain. Charles Hawtry had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Hawtry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Hawtry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee tries to buck Hawtry off but Hawtry is having none of it.
Hawtry is looking to take a break and control but Lee 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.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Hawtry controls the position.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee defending against the ground and pound.
Lee parries the strikes from Hawtry easily there. Hawtry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawtry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawtry tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Hawtry working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Hawtry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawtry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hawtry.
Hawtry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lee is thwarting Hawtry's attempts to control the position.
Hawtry tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Hawtry is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Hawtry defends it.
Hawtry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hawtry is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hawtry wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Hawtry is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee tries to control but Hawtry wriggling away.
Hawtry can't escape the position.
Hawtry tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wutang Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Hawtry pulls guard successfully.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hawtry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Hawtry is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Hawtry has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hawtry pulls Lee in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee walks into a jab.
Hawtry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wutang Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawtry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee throws a head kick but Hawtry moves out of range.
Hawtry attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Hawtry. Hawtry maintains the clinch.
Hawtry is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Hawtry is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawtry has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hawtry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Hawtry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawtry goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wutang Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtry is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Hawtry scores with a three punch combo!
Lee darts in and clinches Hawtry up against the cage.
Hawtry decides to pull guard.
Hawtry being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawtry controlling Lee's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawtry working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wutang Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Hawtry.
Hawtry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawtry wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Hawtry pushes him off.
Hawtry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawtry off to one side.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawtry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Hawtry.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee moves away from the strike by Hawtry.
Hawtry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee has Hawtry up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawtry managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Hawtry jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hawtry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawtry or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawtry as Lee tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee tries a body shot but Hawtry blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Hawtry prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hawtry controls the action.
A short right from Lee.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee gets through Hawtry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee presses Hawtry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawtry jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Wutang Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawtry can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Charles Hawtry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawtry is trying to control but can't.
Wutang Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawtry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawtry trying to control from the bottom.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawtry works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wutang Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wutang Lee!
Wutang Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Charles Hawtry had this to say: 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Head Coach (ranked 1504 p4p, 188 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 2434 p4p, 295 weight class). Vegas has chosen Ace Of Spades by Motorhead as his entrance music. Coach has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Vegas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 3, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vegas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coach misses with a hook. Vegas ducked under it nicely.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coach bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coach lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Vegas.
Vegas throws a right hand that Coach ducks under and follows up with a left that Coach also avoids with ease.
Coach has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vegas gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas is looking to take a break and control but Coach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vegas trying to control the position but Coach is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vegas's guard! Nice work there by Coach!
Coach slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vegas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Coach has picked Vegas up and slammed him! Vegas can't keep hold of the triangle and Coach manages to pass to side control!
Vegas tries to buck Coach off but Coach is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Coach is defending against the submission attempts here by Vegas.
Vegas seems to be looking for submissions.
Vegas is looking for a kimura but Coach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vegas to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vegas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vegas is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coach keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vegas wants to free his trapped foot but Coach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vegas is trying to work for a kimura but Coach is defending well.
Vegas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coach throws a hook but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Vegas.
Coach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coach misses with a hook.
Coach takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Vegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coach throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Coach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Coach. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coach swinging wildly here.
Vegas throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coach.
Vegas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coach!
Coach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vegas.
Vegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coach is looking to reverse the position.
Vegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vegas has an Americana. Coach didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vegas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vegas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas is the new lightweight champion!
Johnny Vegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Head Coach had this to say: 'Thats it for me boys! I'm hanging them up...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Volg (ranked 3159 p4p, 384 weight class) and Mark Horowich (ranked 2459 p4p, 312 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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188 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Volg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Horowich!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horowich moves out of range of the strikes.
Volg misses with an uppercut.
Volg throws a jab when Horowich was well out of range.
A big right from Volg misses.
Horowich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horowich slips a straight right by Volg.
Horowich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horowich 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.
Volg moves into range and clinches up with Horowich.
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volg smiles and moves away.
Volg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volg wants it to stay on the feet.
Horowich is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volg looks to land a left hand but Horowich moved out of range nicely.
Volg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horowich, pushing him back against the cage.
Volg pushes Horowich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horowich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richard Volg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Volg.
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volg smiles and moves away.
Volg swings widly with a right hand
so Horowich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horowich stands and throws Volg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Horowich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Volg can't do much from the bottom here.
Volg is trying to get back to half guard.
Horowich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horowich on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volg tries to improve position but can't.
Horowich tries to advance to mount but Volg denies him.
Volg can't do much from the bottom here.
Horowich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horowich working away.
Horowich is trying to get an arm triangle but Volg is defending well.
Volg tries to buck Horowich off but Horowich is having none of it.
Horowich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volg wants to control but Horowich postures up.
Volg stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volg can't do much from the bottom here.
Horowich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horowich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horowich working away.
Horowich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Horowich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volg, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horowich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Horowich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volg with a nice cross.
Horowich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Horowich throws a leg kick but Volg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horowich tries to clinch there but Volg circles away.
Volg lands a jab to the head.
Volg dips to his left and cracks Horowich with an uppercut!
Volg sizes up Horowich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volg lands an overhand right.
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
Volg thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich closes the distance and clinches.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Volg has him pressed against the cage.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Volg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volg struggles to land a body shot inside as Horowich controls his hands.
Horowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Volg has him pressed against the cage.
Richard Volg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volg smiles and moves away.
Horowich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horowich moves forwards but Volg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volg darts in and clinches Horowich up against the cage.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Volg holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Volg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horowich wants to take the fight to the mat but Volg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Volg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horowich blocking some punches.
Horowich goes for a takedown attempt but Volg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horowich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horowich is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volg gets through Horowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horowich jumps guard but Volg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horowich backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horowich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horowich is breathing heavily.
Horowich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horowich.
Volg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volg lands with a light punch inside.
Horowich jumps guard but Volg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Volg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volg lands a body punch.
Horowich manages to pull guard.
Volg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horowich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volg is working hard here to advance position.
Volg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volg tries to free his leg and advance position but Horowich is retaining full guard.
Mark Horowich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volg trying to control the position from guard on top but Horowich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horowich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volg forces his way into half guard.
Volg wants to free his trapped foot but Horowich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volg controlling the pace.
Horowich won't allow Volg to pass to mount.
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Volg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Horowich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Volg rushes Horowich and presses him up against the cage.
Horowich jumps guard.
Volg tries to free his leg and advance position but Horowich is retaining full guard.
Volg looking to sit in guard and control but Horowich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Horowich wants to control from the top but Volg keeps moving.
Horowich slips nicely into half guard.
Volg works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich wants to pass the guard but Volg is keeping the position.
Volg seems keen to control Horowich's posture.
Horowich looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volg pulls Horowich in close to prevent any damage.
Horowich throws a big right hand that misses.
Volg pulls Horowich in to control the position.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Volg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horowich wants to pass the guard but Volg is keeping the position.
Volg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horowich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horowich can do to turn this around?
Horowich advances position into side control!
Volg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volg wants to control but Horowich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horowich prevents Volg from improving his position.
Horowich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volg sees it coming and defends easily.
Horowich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volg is just riding it out for now. Horowich eventually gives up the hold.
Volg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volg is looking to improve his position.
Horowich moves into full mount! Volg won't be happy about that!
Volg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Horowich is working for a guillotine from mount but Volg frees his head quite easily.
Volg has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Horowich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volg is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Horowich gets his way!
Horowich controlling well, preventing Volg from escaping the position.
Horowich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Volg tries to escape the position.
Horowich looking for the choke from the back.
Horowich is persistently looking for the submission but Volg is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horowich has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Volg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Horowich on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Volg is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Horowich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horowich keeps control of the position as Volg tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Horowich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horowich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Horowich!
After winning the bout, Mark Horowich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Zamora (ranked 3211 p4p, 152 weight class) and Connor Joieson (ranked 2554 p4p, 122 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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23
142 lbs
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21
145 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor Joieson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joieson gets caught flat footed, as Zamora shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joieson is wriggling around but Zamora manages to pass to half guard.
Joieson trying to control but Zamora postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joieson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zamora is pressing down on Joieson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joieson is holding on for now.
Joieson gets full guard.
Zamora tries to free his leg and advance position but Joieson is retaining full guard.
Joieson wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Zamora throwing strikes from guard but Joieson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Zamora throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamora stands up over Joieson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zamora passes Joieson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zamora is looking for a kimura here.
Zamora is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage.
Zamora is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joieson defends it well.
Zamora is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zamora to get the leverage.
Zamora is thwarting Joieson's attempts to control the position.
Zamora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joieson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zamora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zamora has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joieson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Zamora cracks Joieson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joieson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zamora has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joieson doesn't defend quickly enough and Zamora has managed to lock this one up! Can Joieson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zamora on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freddie Zamora!
A very excited looking Freddie Zamora made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 2294 p4p, 294 weight class) and Elliot Rockwell (ranked 2062 p4p, 271 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Enforcer. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Rockwell !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Rockwell lands an overhand right.
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Rockwell lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson defending well as Rockwell loads up on a big left hand.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell misses with a head kick.
Rockwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Rockwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Rockwell lands a jab.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell fakes the leg kick and cracks Anderson in the body.
Rockwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Rockwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Rockwell .
Rockwell ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Nice jab there from Rockwell .
Anderson slips under a jab from Rockwell .
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Rockwell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Rockwell scores with a nice head shot.
Elliot Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson darts in and clinches Rockwell up against the cage.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working Rockwell over with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Rockwell fails to land.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rockwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rockwell looks winded!
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Rockwell is blocking nicely.
Rockwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockwell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Rockwell misses with some punches.
Anderson cracks Rockwell with a nice body shot.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockwell breaks the clinch.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Rockwell .
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockwell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Rockwell is avoiding it.
Rockwell lands an overhand right.
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Rockwell .
A left lands for Anderson.
Rockwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Rockwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockwell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that knocks Rockwell silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Anderson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arn Anderson!
After winning the bout, Arn Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Matusov (ranked 1714 p4p, 202 weight class) and Don Fitzgerald (ranked 1906 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard.
Matusov pushes down on Fitzgerald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matusov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Matusov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Matusov control the position.
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fitzgerald felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matusov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matusov wants to take a breather but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Matusov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matusov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzgerald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Matusov works his way to his opponent's back.
Matusov is persistently looking for the submission but Fitzgerald is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matusov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fitzgerald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Matusov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fitzgerald won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Matusov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 1364 p4p, 149 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 2153 p4p, 226 weight class). Boudain comes into the arena with Let the bodies hit the floor blaring out of the sound system. Mangrove Jr has chosen Macho Man as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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38
282 lbs
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246 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Boudain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boudain closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tries to break free but Boudain pushes him back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mangrove Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boudain defends well and Mangrove Jr ends up having to push Boudain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boudain moves into the clinch.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr trying to control the position but instead, Boudain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mangrove Jr into the cage.
Mangrove Jr wants to break free but Boudain has control.
Mangrove Jr wants to break free but Boudain has control.
Boudain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudain prevents it.
Dante Boudain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tevin Mangrove Jr.
Boudain tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudain lands a right hand.
Boudain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Boudain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudain.
Mangrove Jr looks winded!
Boudain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Boudain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boudain cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot.
Boudain lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudain lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudain.
Nice body punch from Boudain - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Boudain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boudain digs a right hand underneath Mangrove Jr's ribcage. Mangrove Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boudain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Boudain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boudain lands a nice uppercut.
Boudain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
Boudain digs a right hand into Mangrove Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove Jr's gas tank.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boudain to keep the fight standing.
Boudain keeps control of Mangrove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boudain is working Mangrove Jr over against the cage.
Boudain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangrove Jr or not.
Boudain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boudain lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudain digs a right hand into Mangrove Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mangrove Jr's gas tank.
Boudain lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
Boudain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudain lands with a left to the head.
Boudain lands an uppercut.
Boudain drops Mangrove Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mangrove Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Boudain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boudain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Boudain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudain finish him?
Boudain digs a right hand underneath Mangrove Jr's ribcage. Mangrove Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Boudain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudain unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mangrove Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boudain is unloading with more strikes now! Mangrove Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
An out of breath Dante Boudain 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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