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DUEL199 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brando Reigns (ranked 1664 p4p, 166 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 2002 p4p, 192 weight class). Reigns comes into the arena with Tragedy blaring out of the sound system. Poirier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Chariot - . . . and Shot Each Other. 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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146 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poirier looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier misses with a body punch
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Poirier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns works Poirier's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poirier lands a nice looking body shot.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poirier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is staying active underneath Poirier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Poirier is controlling well.
Poirier is controlling the pace.
Poirier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poirier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poirier seems to be looking for submissions.
Reigns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Poirier wants to free his trapped foot but Reigns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poirier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Poirier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Reigns defends it.
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
Poirier slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reigns is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well.
Poirier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reigns defends it well.
Reigns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Reigns is looking to control Poirier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier preventing the sweep.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard.
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.
Reigns throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poirier is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Poirier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reigns moves out of range as Poirier throws a body kick.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Reigns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reigns lands a jab.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier avoids the body shot from Reigns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Poirier 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
Reigns pulls guard.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard.
Reigns trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Reigns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Poirier is defending well.
Reigns wants to take a breather but Poirier is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Reigns.
Reigns prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Poirier is concentrating on defense, preventing Reigns from advancing position.
Poirier gets full guard.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier has his hands on Reigns's head, controlling the position.
Anton Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment.
Reigns tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Poirier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns passes Poirier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but Poirier defends the submission attempt.
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Reigns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reigns is looking to advance position but Poirier won't allow it.
Reigns throwing shots but Poirier is blocking nicely.
Reigns is looking for a kimura here.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poirier is squirming around, avoiding Reigns's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Reigns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reigns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poirier wants to control but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns lands with some strikes.
Poirier is trying to escape the mount.
Reigns tries to control but Poirier wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier wants to hold on but Reigns pushes him away.
Reigns content just to control the position here.
Poirier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Reigns - just one landing.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Poirier lands a head shot.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Reigns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reigns cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Poirier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poirier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poirier moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Poirier tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns thumps Poirier with a low kick.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns slips a straight right by Poirier.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poirier pinned against the cage. Poirier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poirier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poirier tries to clinch up.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Poirier.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Poirier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poirier connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Poirier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poirier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reigns pushes Poirier up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Poirier.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns has Poirier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poirier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
The referee calls for Poirier to work.
Poirier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reigns is keeping busy.
Poirier stalling against the cage.
Poirier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
Poirier is pressed up against the cage. Reigns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poirier down to the mat. Poirier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poirier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poirier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier unleashes a big counter combination but Reigns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Poirier on the inside.
Reigns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poirier looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reigns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Reigns lands a left hand.
Poirier gets underhooks to prevent Reigns's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reigns 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Our winner, Brando Reigns, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 1761 p4p, 270 weight class) and Alexander Yakovlev (ranked 1741 p4p, 266 weight class). Army's entrance music is Dick Army. A fine choice. Yakovlev has chosen Maroon 5 - Sugar as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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37 - 23 - 1 |
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209 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Yakovlev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovlev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Army's waist but Army gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yakovlev off to one side.
Yakovlev misses with a combination
and Army counters by moving into the clinch.
Yakovlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakovlev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Army pushes Yakovlev away with a front kick.
Yakovlev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Alexander Yakovlev has been cut.
Army misses with an uppercut.
Army throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yakovlev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yakovlev or perhaps it was just good defense by Army, which made it look bad.
Yakovlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Yakovlev.
A jab from Army finds it's way through Yakovlev's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovlev tries to land a leg kick but Army saw it coming and moves away.
Yakovlev throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Army swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yakovlev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Army is adopting a defensive guard.
Yakovlev trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Yakovlev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev throws a strike but Army rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Army preventing the sweep.
Yakovlev is pulling down on Army's head. It's preventing any offense from Army, at least for the moment.
Army stays in close to Yakovlev's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev working a defensive guard here.
Yakovlev has his hands on Army's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovlev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Army is one step ahead there.
Army has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yakovlev is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakovlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
Yakovlev scores with a three punch combo!
Army dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yakovlev. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Yakovlev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakovlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Army moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexander Yakovlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovlev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Army quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yakovlev jumps into side control!
Army is not content to let Yakovlev control the position.
Yakovlev advances to full mount.
Yakovlev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Army is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Army will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Army stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakovlev's sensitive parts.
Yakovlev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yakovlev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yakovlev misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely.
Yakovlev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Army is not content to let Yakovlev control the position.
Army prevents Yakovlev from moving into mount.
Yakovlev wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
Yakovlev controlling from side mount.
Yakovlev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovlev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yakovlev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Army is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Army and Yakovlev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Army is not content to let Yakovlev control the position.
Yakovlev in side control, throwing shots but Army defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Army is being controlled here.
Army prevents Yakovlev from moving into mount.
Army is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yakovlev trying to control the action but Army is working from the bottom.
Army is trying to get back to half guard.
Yakovlev taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev wants to control but Army is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Army throws a wild body kick that Yakovlev sees coming a mile off.
Army throws a head kick but Yakovlev moves out of range.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yakovlev.
Yakovlev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakovlev lands with an overhand left.
Yakovlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Yakovlev.
Army lands with a good body shot.
Yakovlev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yakovlev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Army is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovlev wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
Yakovlev looking to pass the guard.
Yakovlev trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Army is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Yakovlev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Yakovlev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovlev moves out of range easily.
Yakovlev has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovlev.
Army is trying to force a seperation but Yakovlev has the dominant position.
Yakovlev is trying to maintain a safe position but Army gets an underhook and turns Yakovlev into the cage.
Army can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Army is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yakovlev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Army to the mat. Army regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yakovlev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yakovlev looking to pass the guard.
Alexander Yakovlev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovlev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovlev trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovlev looking to sit in guard and control but Army gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yakovlev is pulling down on Army's head. It's preventing any offense from Army, at least for the moment.
Army 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Army gets to his feet - Yakovlev follows without any prompting.
Army stuns Yakovlev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakovlev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovlev throws a chopping leg kick but Army manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Army seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Army pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovlev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Army checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakovlev misses with a combination
and Army counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Army.
Yakovlev shoots in but Army avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Army.
Yakovlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Army.
That has opened up Alexander Yakovlev's cut even more.
Army connects with a right hand. Yakovlev shakes it off.
Yakovlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Army checks the leg kick.
Jab from Army.
Army slips under a jab.
Yakovlev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Army on his heels. He'll look to pass Army's guard now, I'm sure.
Army managing to control the position.
Army being controlled here, momentarily.
Yakovlev throws a strike but Army rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army 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.
Army stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovlev.
Yakovlev keeping moving, preventing Army from controlling successfully.
Army engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yakovlev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Army gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Army 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!
Dick Army seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alexander Yakovlev spoke after the fight, saying 'I ll be back, as soon as possible'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 1441 p4p, 75 weight class) and Ezekyle Abaddon (ranked 1645 p4p, 83 weight class). Abaddon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vengeful One. 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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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
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ezekyle Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Schulmann moved out of range.
Abaddon catches Schulmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schulmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schulmann misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Abaddon finds it's target.
Abaddon scores with a body shot.
Schulmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abaddon throws a leg kick
and Schulmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abaddon lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abaddon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schulmann misses with the combination.
Schulmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abaddon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schulmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Schulmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a lovely overhand right.
Abaddon scores with a body shot.
Schulmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abaddon counters with a nice leg kick.
Schulmann throws an overhand right that lands on Abaddon's shoulder, as Abaddon tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Abaddon.
Schulmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abaddon throws the left hand but Schulmann avoids the punch easily.
Abaddon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSchulmann.
Abaddon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schulmann.
Abaddon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abaddon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schulmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schulmann tries to clinch there but Abaddon circles away.
Abaddon works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Abaddon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a hook but Abaddon avoids it easily.
Abaddon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Abaddon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schulmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abaddon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schulmann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon slips a straight right by Schulmann.
Abaddon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abaddon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schulmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Abaddon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ezekyle Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abaddon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abaddon misses with an uppercut. Schulmann saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Abaddon.
Abaddon connects with a crisp jab.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abaddon lands with a good body shot.
Schulmann blocks the body kick.
Abaddon lands a head shot.
Abaddon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulmann moves away.
Good exchange - Abaddon coming out on top.
Schulmann motions for Abaddon to come forward. Schulmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon scores with a hook.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Schulmann moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abaddon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Abaddon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abaddon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abaddon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schulmann.
Abaddon connects with a right hand. Schulmann shakes it off.
Schulmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Schulmann moves away and avoids it.
Abaddon tries a head kick but it misses.
Schulmann takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Abaddon blocks the leg kick.
Abaddon lands with a nice body punch.
Schulmann throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Schulmann finds it's way through Abaddon's defenses.
A head kick misses from Abaddon.
Abaddon tried to score with a low kick but Schulmann checks it.
Abaddon scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann avoids a kick to the body.
Abaddon throws out a loose jab but Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abaddon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann throws a head kick that misses
and Abaddon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Schulmann moves away and avoids it.
Abaddon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abaddon swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abaddon scores with a jab.
Abaddon throws a big shot that misses.
Abaddon throws a lazy right hand but Schulmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schulmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schulmann blocks a jab.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schulmann misses the shot to the body.
Abaddon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Abaddon.
Schulmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schulmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abaddon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann trying to control the position but Abaddon is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekyle Abaddon dominated that round.
That's time! Schulmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abaddon lands a slapping body shot.
Abaddon slips a jab and a cross from Schulmann.
Schulmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abaddon jabs Schulmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abaddon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schulmann.
Yaniv Schulmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abaddon sizes up Schulmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abaddon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abaddon sizes up Schulmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schulmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheers as Abaddon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schulmann doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Schulmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon throws out a counter right but Schulmann avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schulmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schulmann is rocked!
Schulmann throws the kick towards the body but Abaddon avoids it.
Abaddon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schulmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schulmann staying out of range there.
It looked like Schulmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abaddon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schulmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abaddon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abaddon misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abaddon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schulmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schulmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abaddon lands with a hook. Schulmann tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a looping right.
Schulmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abaddon finds it's way round the side to connect with Schulmann's head.
Schulmann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abaddon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Abaddon has wrist control.
Schulmann trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
Abaddon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon pulls Schulmann in close to prevent any damage.
Abaddon wants to sweep but no luck.
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Schulmann from controlling successfully.
Abaddon pulls Schulmann in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Abaddon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body. Schulmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Abaddon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abaddon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schulmann if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Abaddon.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schulmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schulmann tries to clinch but Abaddon moves away
and Abaddon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abaddon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schulmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abaddon.
Abaddon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abaddon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abaddon looks to land a left hand but Schulmann moved out of range nicely.
Schulmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abaddon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schulmann.
Abaddon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abaddon misses with a hook. Schulmann ducked under it nicely.
Schulmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann connects with a leg kick. Abaddon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schulmann staying out of range there.
Schulmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abaddon swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
Schulmann throws a big counter combination but Abaddon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schulmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Abaddon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schulmann throws a body punch but Abaddon moves out of range.
Abaddon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schulmann looks to clinch
and Abaddon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schulmann lands a jab to the head.
Schulmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abaddon. Abaddon obviously looking to wear him down.
Schulmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abaddon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaniv Schulmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abaddon clobbers Schulmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schulmann walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann cracks Abaddon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abaddon works the jab nicely.
Schulmann misses with a hook.
Abaddon cracks Schulmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Schulmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abaddon slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekyle Abaddon 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!
Abaddon tests Schulmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schulmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abaddon is fending him off so far but Schulmann persists. Nope, Abaddon circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Abaddon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schulmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Abaddon off the cage and back into range.
Schulmann seems to have got his legs back now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schulmann.
Abaddon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abaddon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abaddon throws a hook but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Abaddon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body. Schulmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abaddon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schulmann moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
Abaddon throws a lazy head kick
and Schulmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abaddon's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulmann is stalling in the full guard.
Abaddon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schulmann is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Schulmann from controlling successfully.
Abaddon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schulmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schulmann postures up.
Schulmann stands and throws Abaddon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schulmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schulmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schulmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abaddon is looking for a sweep.
Abaddon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schulmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abaddon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schulmann looks to land a strike but Abaddon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schulmann throwing strikes but missing.
Schulmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abaddon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schulmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Abaddon tries to stand but Schulmann is controlling from the bottom.
Schulmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schulmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abaddon manages to get himself to full guard.
Abaddon controls Schulmann momentarily but Schulmann frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abaddon is on top in guard.
Abaddon wants to get up but he can't break Schulmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schulmann is on top in guard.
Abaddon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schulmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schulmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Yaniv Schulmann.
I think Abaddon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekyle Abaddon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hillary Trump (ranked 812 p4p, 88 weight class) and Wu Fei Chung (ranked 1067 p4p, 110 weight class). Fei Chung has chosen God of Gamblers as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hillary Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wu Fei Chung!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump moves out of range of the leg kick from Fei Chung.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fei Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Fei Chung has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Trump drops his hands momentarily and Fei Chung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fei Chung scores with a spinning back kick!
Trump scores with a one two! Fei Chung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei Chung throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Trump scores with a jab.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fei Chung can pounce on him.
Fei Chung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Fei Chung forces Trump back against the cage and clinches.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Fei Chung struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump lands a body shot.
Fei Chung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fei Chung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hillary Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump moves out of range as Fei Chung strikes.
Trump scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fei Chung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fei Chung throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trump works Fei Chung's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Fei Chung.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Fei Chung has Trump pressed against the cage.
Fei Chung digs a right hand underneath Trump's ribcage. Trump let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung prevents Trump from breaking the clinch.
Fei Chung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fei Chung tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Fei Chung back against the cage.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fei Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Fei Chung tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Trump breaks from the clinch.
Fei Chung misses with an uppercut
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Trump.
A head kick misses from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Trump looks to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fei Chung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.
Fei Chung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trump's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Fei Chung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fei Chung working away.
Fei Chung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trump tries to buck Fei Chung off but Fei Chung is having none of it.
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 Hillary Trump will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fei Chung catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trump takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Fei Chung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fei Chung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei Chung misses with a straight right.
Trump stuns Fei Chung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Trump moves out of range.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung looks to land a combination. Trump sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fei Chung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fei Chung scores with a one two! Trump had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump misses with a series of wild punches.
Fei Chung is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump defending well as Fei Chung loads up on a big left hand.
Trump tries to clinch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Trump moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFei Chung.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump tries to clinch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Trump.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung looks to land a combination but Trump avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Fei Chung.
Trump misses with a combination
and Fei Chung counters with a body kick.
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung throws a sloppy head kick and Trump moves out of range easily.
Fei Chung lands a front kick.
Wu Fei Chung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump scores with a shot to the body.
Fei Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Trump was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that Trump semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Fei Chung does no damage.
Trump swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trump slips a jab from Fei Chung.
Trump is looking to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fei Chung's head backwards.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Fei Chung counters with a body kick.
Wu Fei Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Fei Chung.
Trump throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fei Chung throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Chung tries to clinch
and Trump counters with a series of strikes. Fei Chung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fei Chung misses with a right hand
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Trump checks a low kick from Fei Chung.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Fei Chung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fei Chung misses with a hook to the body
and Trump counters with a nice body shot.
Trump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trump.
Trump lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fei Chung scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fei Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump throws a big counter combination but Fei Chung scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Trump avoids the head kick by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fei Chung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trump's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trump checks a leg kick.
Fei Chung is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
Fei Chung moves to clinch but Trump breaks away
and Trump counters with a right hand to the body.
Fei Chung swinging wildly here.
Fei Chung is looking to clinch but Trump is avoiding it.
Fei Chung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Fei Chung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump forces Fei Chung back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Chung.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Trump misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fei Chung.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fei Chung throws an elbow but it misses.
Fei Chung cracks Trump with a nice body shot.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fei Chung taking a breather.
Trump pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fei Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fei Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trump bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump throws a poor cross that misses
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fei Chung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Chung walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
Fei Chung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Fei Chung misses.
A combination from Fei Chung does no damage.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung throws a body kick that misses
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump checks a leg kick.
Trump is looking to counter punch.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fei Chung works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a looping right.
Fei Chung throws a fast counter high kick but Trump manages to duck under it in time.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Trump.
Fei Chung throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fei Chung misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei Chung tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fei Chung moves into the clinch.
Trump blocks a body shot from Fei Chung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Fei Chung tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Trump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trump throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trump.
Trump sizes up Fei Chung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fei Chung tried to score with a low kick but Trump checks it.
Fei Chung misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range.
A low kick from Fei Chung misses
and Trump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
Fei Chung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hillary Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trump 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Wu Fei Chung had this to say: 'Where am I? What's going on? What happened?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chief Bull (ranked 888 p4p, 96 weight class) and Hoddy McNeal (ranked 623 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
154 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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150 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoddy McNeal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull misses with a takedown
letting McNeal counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McNeal.
Bull looks for a takedown but McNeal sprawls well.
Bull fails with the takedown
and McNeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNeal with a jab.
Bull is rocked!
McNeal lands the left hand.
Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNeal leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNeal throws out a counter right but Bull avoids it with no problem.
Bull seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull has his takedown stuffed
and McNeal counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeal sends Bull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McNeal is motioning to the referee to let Bull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Chief Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and McNeal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoddy McNeal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McNeal counters with a nice right hand that sends Bull toppling to the canvas! Bull scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McNeal finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McNeal counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bull to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McNeal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
After winning the bout, Hoddy McNeal 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 1467 p4p, 226 weight class) and Murray Rothbard (ranked 1251 p4p, 199 weight class). Rothbard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anarchy. 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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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murray Rothbard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rothbard.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Rothbard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothbard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rothbard. That snapped Wright's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothbard moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright prevents a body shot from Rothbard.
Rothbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothbard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rothbard.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Rothbard's ribs.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright cracks Rothbard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rothbard moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rothbard slips a straight right by Wright.
Rothbard rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothbard cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothbard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothbard won't allow it.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright checks a low kick from Rothbard.
Wright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothbard.
Rothbard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Rothbard moved out of range nicely.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Rothbard saw that one coming.
Rothbard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rothbard tries to clinch up.
Rothbard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Rothbard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Rothbard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothbard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Rothbard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothbard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Rothbard lands with a nice body punch.
Rothbard moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rothbard misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright breaks the clinch.
Rothbard ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a leg kick but Rothbard checks it.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothbard can pounce on him.
Wright scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a wild body kick that Rothbard sees coming a mile off.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Rothbard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothbard wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rothbard's hands.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rothbard tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Rothbard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rothbard counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Cleon Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothbard staying out of range there.
Wright sizes up Rothbard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Rothbard scores with a spinning back kick!
Rothbard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Rothbard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothbard wants to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch position.
Wright lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright throws a low kick but Rothbard avoids it.
Rothbard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright swings for the body but Rothbard moves out of range.
Rothbard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright thows a leg kick but Rothbard checks it
and Rothbard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wright takes a swing at Rothbard's ribcage but misses.
Rothbard throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Rothbard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard 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.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Rothbard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothbard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rothbard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Rothbard's head but Rothbard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters circling a little - Rothbard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothbard.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothbard.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rothbard can do to turn this around?
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Rothbard as he connects with a hook.
Rothbard tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Rothbard moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rothbard. Those never looked like landing.
Rothbard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rothbard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rothbard.
A punch lands to the side of Rothbard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rothbard throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Wright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Wright.
Rothbard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rothbard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Rothbard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothbard is just out of range.
Wright sets himself, and Rothbard steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.
Wright clobbers Rothbard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothbard tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Rothbard's belly button to the back.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Rothbard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Rothbard's shoulder, as Rothbard tries to avoid the shot.
Rothbard has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothbard moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
A head kick by Rothbard misses
and Rothbard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothbard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Rothbard.
Rothbard rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright tries to bum rush Rothbard with a series of wild strikes but Rothbard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Rothbard. Rothbard maintains the clinch.
Rothbard prevents the takedown attempt.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothbard moves away.
Rothbard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rothbard throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Rothbard moved out of range.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Rothbard's belly button to the back.
Rothbard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Rothbard avoids it.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rothbard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Rothbard keeps him there for the moment.
Rothbard throws a head punch that misses.
Rothbard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rothbard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wright prevents a body shot from Rothbard.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothbard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rothbard misses with a body punch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rothbard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray Rothbard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright tries to break free but Rothbard pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Rothbard has the dominant position.
Rothbard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A hook to the body from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a shot to the body.
Rothbard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rothbard lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Rothbard has double underhooks.
Rothbard lands a nice uppercut.
Rothbard can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Rothbard lands with a right to the head.
Rothbard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rothbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Rothbard works the jab nicely.
Rothbard is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Rothbard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a swing at Rothbard's ribcage but misses.
Rothbard moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothbard rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothbard.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Rothbard has him pressed against the cage.
Rothbard stalling the fight.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rothbard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright tries to break free but Rothbard pushes him back against the cage.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothbard won't allow it.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright moves out of range as Rothbard throws a body kick.
As Rothbard looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo but Rothbard just gets out of the way.
Wright throws a right and a left that Rothbard avoids nicely.
Rothbard closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothbard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rothbard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright is trying to break free.
Rothbard scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothbard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothbard scores with a hook to the body.
Rothbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Rothbard has the dominant position.
A short right from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothbard.
Rothbard lands a shot to the body.
Rothbard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rothbard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rothbard gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray Rothbard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Rothbard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Ryan (ranked 1171 p4p, 180 weight class) and Rickson Moura (ranked 1176 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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215 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickson Moura!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moura keeps the fight on the outside.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Moura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan lands a jab to Moura's midsection.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moura scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Moura tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Moura back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rickson Moura has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moura.
Moura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Moura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ryan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura working the ground and pound.
Moura tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Moura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Moura landing a few strikes.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan is not content to let Moura control the position.
Moura controlling the pace.
Moura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Moura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ryan is positioning himself well to prevent Moura advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Moura sits in half guard.
Ryan trying to hold on to Moura's head to control him but Moura postures up.
Moura prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Moura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Moura landing strikes from the mount.
Moura lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Moura connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ryan is rocked!
Moura loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ryan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Moura land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Moura stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donal Noye (ranked 323 p4p, 51 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 530 p4p, 82 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noye might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Horse the Band - Cutsman. Donal Noye has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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204 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donal Noye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noye tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noye throws a head kick that misses.
Noye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noye tries to clinch up
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noye throws a big counter combination but Sidious scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Noye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
It looked like Noye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Noye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noye lands with a left to the head.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Noye controls his hands.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noye misses with the head strike.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noye.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Noye is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sidious cracks Noye with a nice body shot.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noyes head.
A head punch on the inside from Noye fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Noye fails to land.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noye pushes Sidious back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noye slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye is looking to clinch.
Noye tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Noye.
Sidious takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noye connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noye moves into the clinch.
Noye scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noye is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noye lands an elbow inside that Sidious shrugs off.
Noye has Sidious pressed against the cage.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noye's defenses.
Noye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Noye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noye's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noye prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Noye on the inside.
Sidious misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious dodges an elbow strike from Noye.
Noye misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Noye trying to stall but Sidious improves his position.
Noye prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Noye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noye avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
Noye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noye tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Noye back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Noye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noye throws a leg kick but Sidious moved away.
Noye misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noye is breathing heavily.
Sidious moves into range and clinches up with Noye.
Sidious is working Noye over against the cage.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Donal Noye's cut is getting worse.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Noye in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Noye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Noye loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Sidious's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sidious thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noye if he has to take too many more of those.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Noye.
Sidious tries to land a front kick but Noye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Noye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sidious blocks a head kick by Noye.
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noye wants to clinch
and Sidious counters with a nice body kick.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sidious fakes the leg kick and cracks Noye in the body.
Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noye is looking for a counter combo.
Sidious lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noye looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Sidious.
Noye slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noye moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Noye.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noye will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sidious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sidious digs a good hook to Noye's body.
Sidious moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Noye's ribcage. Noye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Donal Noye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious digs a right hand into Noye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noye's gas tank.
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noye avoids the head kick by Sidious.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Sidious blocks the low kick.
Noye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noye misses with a body shot
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Donal Noye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Noye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sidious works Noye's body with a nice hook.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Noye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donal Noye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Sidious!
After the big win, Darth Sidious made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 575 p4p, 34 weight class) and Edmond Honda (ranked 525 p4p, 29 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Honda's choice of entrance music: E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. Ricki Suckerpunch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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40
270 lbs
25 - 19 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda needs to keep his hands up - Suckerpunch had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Suckerpunch tries to land a leg kick but Honda saw it coming and moves away.
Honda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Honda throws a wild body kick that Suckerpunch sees coming a mile off.
Honda throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Honda.
Honda fails with the takedown
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Honda finds it's target.
Honda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Honda keeps Suckerpunch at a distance using the push kick.
Suckerpunch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suckerpunch avoids the head kick by Honda.
Suckerpunch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda.
Honda throws a head kick that misses
and Suckerpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Edmond Honda's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suckerpunch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Honda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suckerpunch scrambles back to his feet.
Honda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suckerpunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Suckerpunch counters with a series of strikes. Honda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Honda shoots in and bounces Suckerpunch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Honda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suckerpunch's head.
Honda landing some decent shots from guard.
Honda throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda works over Suckerpunch with some ground and pound from guard.
Suckerpunch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Honda is controlling him.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Suckerpunch wants to stand up but Honda is controlling him.
Honda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Suckerpunch covers up, he's hurt! Honda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Honda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Honda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Edmond Honda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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