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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Staal (ranked 1038 p4p, 141 weight class) and Sandayu Winger (ranked 937 p4p, 127 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 cm
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192 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
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184 cm
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194 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandayu Winger! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Staal slips under a jab from Winger. Staal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winger with the counter takedown but Staal avoids it easily. Staal misses with a leg kick and Winger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Winger won't allow Staal to sweep him here. Winger trying to control but Staal is working from the bottom. Staal controlling the position. Winger distracts Staal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Staal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Staal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winger controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Staal keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully. Winger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Winger pushing down on Staal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Winger stalling away here and it's allowed Staal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Staal pulls Winger in close to his closed guard and prevents Winger from doing any damage or advancing position. Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Winger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staal controls the pace. Winger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Winger is looking to sweep but instead, Staal has passed into half guard.
Staal trying to control the action but Winger is working from the bottom. Staal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Staal not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Staal trying to control from half guard but Winger is working away. Winger taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard. Winger is looking to improve his position.
Winger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Staal scores with a couple of nice shots. Staal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Winger taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Staal trying to control the action but Winger is working from the bottom. Winger is looking to improve his position.
Winger is still trying to improve position. Staal passes to full mount! Winger is desperately trying to improve his position but Staal has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Staal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Staal tries to control but Winger wriggling away. Staal landing shots from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Winger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staal can pounce on him.
Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Staal throws a jab when Winger was well out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Winger. That snapped Staal's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Staal as Winger shoots in. It looked like Staal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Staal slips under a jab. Staal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Winger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Staal circles away. Nice uppercut lands for Staal. That snapped Winger's head back.
Winger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Staal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winger is in Staal's guard. Winger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Staal looking for a sweep. Not yet Staal, not yet. Staal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winger. Staal keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Staal keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Staal keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass. Winger wants to control from the top but Staal keeps moving. Staal keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass. Winger postures up.
Staal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winger manages to get himself to full guard.
Staal postures up in Winger's guard and throws a big left but Winger blocks it. Staal postures up and lands a big shot to Winger's brow. Staal working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Winger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eric Staal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Winger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Winger wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment. Staal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Winger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staal is aware though and is defending well. Staal preventing the sweep. Winger keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully. Winger wants to sweep here but Staal controlling him for the moment. Staal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Staal's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Staal distracts Winger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Winger looking to control.
Winger looking for a sweep. Not yet Winger, not yet. Staal controls from within his opponent's guard. Staal wants to control from the top but Winger keeps moving. Staal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Staal stays in close to Winger's body and controls the position. Winger wants to hit a switch here but Staal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winger there! Winger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Staal trying to control but he's not successful this time. Winger tries to hold on but Staal postures up. Staal working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Winger tries to reverse the position but Staal maintains control. Staal controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target. Staal misses with a straight right. Winger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Staal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Winger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal. Staal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Staal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot. Staal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Winger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Staal defends it well. Winger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily. Staal half committed to a counter leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winger. Staal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab from Winger. No luck for Winger with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Staal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Winger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Winger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Winger. Staal's corner calls for a 1-2. Staal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Winger fails with a takedown attempt. Winger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Staal trying to hold on to Winger's head to control him but Winger postures up.
Staal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Staal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Staal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Winger's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Winger is looking for a sweep. Staal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Staal wants to control but Winger is keeping him busy. Winger tries to roll over but Staal keeps him under control. Staal scoring with strikes to the body and head. Winger wants to control but Staal is keeping busy and won't allow it. Winger wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Staal seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Winger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Staal pulls his head out easily. Staal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Staal working the head and body with strikes. Staal trying to pass the guard but Winger defending well. Nice strikes from Staal there. Winger actively working from the bottom here. Winger is pressing down on Staal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Winger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Staal has picked Winger up and slammed him! Winger can't keep hold of the triangle and Staal manages to pass to side control! Staal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winger can do to turn this around? Staal scores with punches from side control. Staal scoring with punches from side control. Winger is trying to improve his position. Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Staal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Winger is trying to control Staal's posture but Staal avoids it. Winger tries to improve position but can't. Staal wants to control but Winger is keeping him busy. Winger is trying to improve his position. Staal just content to control the position. Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Staal gets to mount! Winger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Staal showed his dominance in that final round. Well Staal 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Afeef Isa Baba (ranked 325 p4p, 45 weight class) and Ulrik Meyer (ranked 999 p4p, 129 weight class). Baba comes to the cage accompanied by Nation Arabic Orchestra. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
29 - 14 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afeef Isa Baba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Meyer dodges the punch combination from Baba.
Baba moves away from the strike by Meyer. Baba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Baba scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Meyer lands with a nice body punch. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baba checks a leg kick. Meyer thows a left - swing and a miss! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meyer, as that shot connected.
Baba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Meyer lands with an overhand left. Baba slips under a jab. The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baba doesn't seem phased though. Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Baba counters with a nice body shot. Baba throws a half hearted mid kick. Nice shot lands for Meyer. This has been an exciting period of action! Baba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baba swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Baba staying out of range there. And Baba counters with a quick kick to the body but Meyer blocks it. Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Meyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baba throws a body shot but no joy. Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meyer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baba - the referee stops the clock and Meyer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baba. Meyer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Meyer misses the jab. As Meyer backs away, Baba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Baba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer. Baba swings widly with a right hand
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donk. Meyer catches Baba right on the button with a cross. A jab from Meyer finds it's way through Baba's defenses. Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Meyer throws a leg kick but Baba sees it coming and checks it nicely. Baba misses with a head kick.
Baba misses with a low kick.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba. Baba scores with a jab to the jaw. Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meyer slips a jab from Baba. Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Meyer tests Baba's chin there with a solid looking shot. Meyer throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it. Baba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Baba drops his hands momentarily and Meyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Baba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Meyer moves out of range as Baba throws a body kick.
Baba blocks a jab. Baba throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily. Baba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Baba staying out of range there. Meyer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Baba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer. Baba misses the shot to the body. Despite the aggression on Meyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Meyer stalks Baba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baba's face. Baba staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meyer throws a combination that misses and Baba counters with a nice kick to the body. Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baba. Baba obviously looking to wear him down.
Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range. Baba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baba throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it. Meyer throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it. Baba moves out of range as Meyer throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba. Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baba has time to react. Baba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Meyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Meyer throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it. Meyer connects with a leg kick. Baba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Meyer lands a head shot. 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! Baba misses with a head kick.
Meyer scores with a nice right hand.
Meyer looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range. Meyer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baba has time to react. Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch. Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baba has time to react. Meyer throws a right and a left that Baba avoids nicely. Baba throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy. Baba takes one to the side of the head.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba misses with a two punch combination.
Baba misses with a body kick. Baba misses with a jab to the body
and Meyer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Meyer lands with a hook. Baba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice uppercut lands for Meyer. That snapped Baba's head back.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer. It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baba tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Baba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meyer. Meyer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Meyer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baba lands a high kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Baba as he connects with a hook. Meyer sizes up Baba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Meyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Baba ducks under a wild hook from Meyer. Meyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meyer looks to land a right hand but Baba moved out of range. Baba throws a body kick that misses. Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer. Baba lands with a kick to the temple. Meyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot. Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baba throws a leg kick that misses. Meyer sizes up Baba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Meyer misses with a looping left. Jab from Meyer. Meyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baba's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meyer looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range. Baba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Meyer moves out of range of the body kick from Baba.
Baba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba. Meyer throws a good cross that connects.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer misses with an uppercut. Baba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Meyer avoids it. Meyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Meyer catches Baba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Meyer throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Baba misses. Meyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baba misses with a two punch combination.
Meyer misses with the combination.
Baba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer. Meyer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Meyer looks to move away, Baba throws a big counter combo but Meyer just gets out of the way. Meyer feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down. Baba slips under a jab from Meyer. Baba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baba swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Baba on the wrong end of a nice jab. Meyer lands with a right hand. Meyer misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming. Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meyer misses with an uppercut. Baba scores with a kick to the body.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba. Baba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meyer throws a series of punches but Baba moves out of range. Baba throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot. Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer. Meyer jabs Baba right on the nose. Baba blinks but takes it well. Meyer moves out of range of the leg kick from Baba. Baba misses with a body shot.
Meyer misses with a looping right. Meyer throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it. Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Baba throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer counters with a right hand to the body. Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baba. Baba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Meyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meyer moves out of range as Baba strikes. 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! Good standup being displayed there by Meyer as he connects with a hook. A clash of legs there as Meyer blocks the low kick. Baba darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Baba.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards. Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baba. Baba defending well as Meyer loads up on a big left hand. Meyer throws a hook but Baba blocks it. Meyer moves forwards but Baba connects with a nice, crisp jab. Meyer throws a right and a left that both miss. Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Meyer throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily. No joy there for Baba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick from Meyer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baba tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Baba takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses. Meyer throws a hook but Baba blocks it. Meyer moves out of range of the body kick from Baba.
Baba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Meyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Meyer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baba. A solid leg kick lands there for Baba.
Baba missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Meyer cracks Baba with a right hand to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Meyer misses. Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Baba counters with a one-two to the body. Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Meyer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meyer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Meyer is looking to land body kicks. Baba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Meyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baba. Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Meyer walks into a left hand. Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Meyer finds it's target. Baba throws a leg kick which misses Meyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Meyer tries to avoid it. A big left from Meyer misses. Meyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baba moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Meyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meyer misses with an uppercut. Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Baba counters with a crisp one two that drops Meyer! Baba thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Meyer to his feet! Meyer is in big trouble!
Meyer is rocked! Meyer missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Baba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him? Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meyer misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely. Meyer with a nice cross. Meyer seems to have recovered his senses. A nice combination there by Meyer.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baba. Baba obviously looking to wear him down.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes. Meyer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baba in his tracks. Meyer throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range. Meyer scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Baba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baba misses the shot to the body. Baba walks into a left hand. Meyer misses with a straight right. Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baba connects with an inside leg kick. Meyer throws a series of punches but Baba avoids them all with ease. Meyer connects with a jab. Meyer moves away from the strike by Baba. Meyer looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely. Meyer lands with a shot to the body. Baba throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and moves out of range. Meyer scores with a jab to the jaw. Baba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Meyer lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! A jab from Baba misses. Meyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Baba throws a right hand that Meyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyer also avoids with ease. Baba tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Baba throws a hook but Meyer blocks it. Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Baba slips a jab and a cross from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Baba misses with a wild body shot. Baba misses with a jab to the body
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Meyer blocks the body kick.
Meyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baba's corner calls for a 1-2. Baba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Baba looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Baba throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range. Meyer gets tackled into the cage by Baba. Baba maintains the clinch. Baba tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ulrik Meyer. I've got Meyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer! Ulrik Meyer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 668 p4p, 113 weight class) and Guido Gloom (ranked 298 p4p, 42 weight class). Marston comes into the arena with Bring it on motherfucker blaring out of the sound system. 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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222 lbs
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gloom moves into range and clinches up with Marston. Gloom turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Marston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Gloom's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gloom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Gloom slips under a jab. Marston throws a jab when Gloom was well out of range. Gloom shoots in but no luck this time. Gloom moves into range and clinches up with Marston. 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! Marston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gloom gets control of Marston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gloom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gloom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Marston wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving. Gloom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gloom. Marston working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gloom is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gloom keeps working. Gloom is trying to improve his position. Gloom is trying to control Marston's posture but Marston avoids it.
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. Gloom trying to remain calm as Marston controls from the top position. Gloom is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gloom struggling a bit here. Marston happy to just control the position for now. Gloom is looking for a sweep. Gloom wants to control but Marston postures up. Gloom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marston off and has taken his back! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gloom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gloom gets his way!
Well, with Gloom on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Marston is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Marston defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gloom throwing wild punches that miss their target. Marston tries to escape the position.
Gloom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marston defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Marston staying busy and making it hard for Gloom to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gloom is not going to allow Marston to sit and survive in this position. Gloom struggling to land strikes to the head as Marston covers up. Marston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gloom thows a huge punch but Marston dodges it nicely.
Gloom performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working. Marston is looking to control Gloom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted? Marston manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guido Gloom will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gloom tries a head kick but it misses.
Gloom closes the distance and clinches. Marston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gloom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gloom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marston prevents a body shot from Gloom. Gloom pressing his opponent against the cage. Marston misses with the head strike.
Gloom goes for a takedown attempt but Marston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gloom misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Marston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gloom. Gloom throws a sloppy body shot
and Marston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Gloom walks into a straight right hand from Marston.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gloom misses with a straight left. Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Gloom moves out of range easily. Gloom is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gloom scores with a jab to the body. Gloom throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gloom tries to close the distance and clinch but Marston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gloom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarston. Gloom wants to clinch and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Gloom. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet. We've been told by Marston's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Gloom throws a hook but Marston blocks it. Marston tries a head kick but it misses.
Gloom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gloom moves out of range as Marston strikes. Gloom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gloom there as he acknowledges the shot. Jab by Gloom. A head kick misses from Marston. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marston avoids the head kick by Gloom.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target. Marston blocks a leg kick. Marston half committed to a counter leg kick. Gloom looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely. Gloom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gloom throws a lazy head kick and Marston counters with a straight right hand. Gloom throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston counters with a good low kick that Gloom was not able to check. Gloom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Gloom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gloom throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Marston throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Gloom 's head but he takes it in his stride. Marston goes for a high kick. It partially lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Marston looks to land a left hand but Gloom moved out of range nicely. Gloom feints the counter takedown. Marston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gloom momentarily.
Gloom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Marston misses with a wild combination.
Marston throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gloom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston. Marston misses with a body shot.
Gloom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marston defends it well. Marston throws a shot from downtown. Gloom moves away and avoids it. Gloom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Marston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Marston misses with a straight right. Gloom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gloom just misses with a punch to the body.
Gloom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marston napping and manages to drive through into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marston tries to buck Gloom off but Gloom is having none of it. Gloom tries to move to full mount but Marston actually manages to regain half guard. Marston is looking to control Gloom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted? Marston is controlling Gloom's trapped leg to prevent Gloom from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gloom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marston's head. Marston tries to roll over but Gloom keeps him under control. Gloom throwing shots but Marston is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working. Gloom is looking to stall here but Marston recovers full guard. Gloom trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom. Marston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gloom postures up.
Gloom wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position. Marston seems keen to control Gloom's posture. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gloom looking to improve position, pressing down on Marston's thigh with his hand. Marston seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gloom paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gloom's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Marston picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Marston! Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas Marston waved his t-shirt featuring The Juice Haven's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 709 p4p, 22 weight class) and Gomu Gomu (ranked 1204 p4p, 21 weight class). Dog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The 2 Bears - Bear Hug. 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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194 cm
32
270 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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33
260 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dog! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gomu swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut. Dog lands a big head kick that sends Gomu tumbling to the mat! Dog takes a step backwards and waves Gomu back to his feet - he wants the finish! Dog lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Gomu falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Dog! A very excited looking Big Dog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 580 p4p, 65 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 236 p4p, 25 weight class). Selfie Lord has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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14 - 12 - 0 |
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147 lbs
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ace Rob! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lord pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rob back to the cage. Lord follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lord moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lord throws a good cross that connects.
Rob misses with a straight right. Lord takes a swing at Rob's ribcage but misses. Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rob, pushing him back against the cage. Lord scores with a hook to the body. Lord lands an uppercut.
Rob is rocked! Lord lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rob to his knees! Lord keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfie Lord! An out of breath Selfie Lord thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Simmons (ranked 220 p4p, 11 weight class) and Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 461 p4p, 14 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by 3Hunna. Delsarte has chosen Ah Non Cest Terrible as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Simmons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauthier Delsarte! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Delsarte connects with a single shot there. Delsarte looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Delsarte backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Simmons's temple! It sends Simmons violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Delsarte celebrates and the doctors try to help Simmons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gauthier Delsarte! Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 100 p4p, 12 weight class) and Iosue Nicu (ranked 180 p4p, 20 weight class). Nicu has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosue Nicu! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dassler moves out of range as Nicu throws a body kick.
Dassler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nicu defends well and Dassler ends up having to push Nicu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. It seemed like Nicu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A left lands for Nicu. Jab from Nicu. Dassler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dassler moves away from the strike by Nicu. Nice straight punches there by Nicu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicu. Dassler has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dassler fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dassler misses with a takedown enabling Nicu to counter with a crisp jab. Nicu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dassler.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nicu misses with a lunging right hand
and Dassler counters with a single leg into guard. Nicu didn't expect that. Nicu wants to stand but Dassler is controlling the position. Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Nicu pulls Dassler in to control the position. Dassler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicu is keeping the position for now. Nicu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dassler manages to get himself to full guard.
Nicu sitting in guard here, content to control. Nicu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Nicu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicu has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted. Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nicu is stalling in the full guard. Nicu trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom. Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nicu controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nicu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nicu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nicu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dassler wants to hit a switch here but Nicu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dassler there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dassler tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nicu wants to control the pace but Dassler is squirming around nicely. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dassler throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Dassler manages to regain half guard. Good work. Nicu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working. Dassler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Nicu trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom. Nicu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Nicu scores with a hook. Dassler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A momentary lapse in concentration from Nicu enables Dassler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nicu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nicu pulls Dassler in to control the position. Nicu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dassler's guard.
Nicu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dassler to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nicu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dassler pulls down on the head and he's put Nicu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudi Dassler! Rudi Dassler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Legions (ranked 66 p4p, 6 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 79 p4p, 9 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Legions might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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34
148 lbs
25 - 10 - 1 |
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148 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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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
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Legions! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Legions seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Xiang Pao misses the jab. Legions swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Legions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Legions. Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Legions's legs. A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target. Legions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily. Legions fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xiang Pao sprawls well initially but Legions persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Xiang Pao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Legions is landing a low percentage of strikes. 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! Xiang Pao checks a leg kick nicely. Legions looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range. Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Xiang Pao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legions moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao. The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Legions is looking to score with low kicks. Xiang Pao moves out of range as Legions strikes. Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top. Legions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. Legions closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Legions walks into a left hand. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Legions moved away. Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legions's hands. Legions digs a good body shot into Xiang Pao's ribs. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Legions checks it. Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Legions lands a front kick. Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses. Legions lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming. Xiang Pao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xiang Pao walks into a jab. A left lands for Xiang Pao. Legions walks into a left hand. Legions scores with a punch to the head. Legions checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Legions. Legions thows a left - swing and a miss! A good leg kick by Xiang Pao. Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Legions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab. Xiang Pao blocks a jab. Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Legions dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Legions jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legions scores with a hook. Xiang Pao jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance. A jab from Xiang Pao does it's job there. Legions dives in and scores a takedown into Xiang Pao's guard. Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Legions is fighting to break Xiang Pao's control of his arms but Xiang Pao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Legions is working Xiang Pao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Legions postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiang Pao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Xiang Pao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions. Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Xiang Pao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Legions postures up in Xiang Pao's guard and throws a big left but Xiang Pao blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiang Pao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Legions being controlled here momentarily. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Legions tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard. Xiang Pao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Legions missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Legions postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Legions content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Legions with a flurry of punches that miss. Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiang Pao swivels though and keeps the full guard. Legions cracks Xiang Pao with a solid left hand. 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 Felix Legions will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Legions. Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a slapping leg kick. Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions. It appears Legions was looking to counter with a kick there. Legions misses with a kick to the body and Xiang Pao counters with a thumping low kick. Good work by Legions as he checks the leg kick. Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiang Pao's calf. Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Legions. Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Legions loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legions lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Legions misses the jab. Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target. Legions throws a big shot that misses. A jab lands there for Legions. Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy. A slapping leg kick lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf. Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range. Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Legions to counter with a crisp jab. Legions missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Legions misses the shot to the body. Nice uppercut lands for Legions. That snapped Xiang Pao's head back.
Xiang Pao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Xiang Pao clinches with his opponent.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it. Legions lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot in the inside from Legions. A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land. Xiang Pao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Xiang Pao as the two fighters clinch.
Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions working some nice short punches in the clinch. Legions manages to break the clinch.
Legions has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legions there as he acknowledges the shot. Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. Legions was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Legions swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xiang Pao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Legions lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiang Pao circles away quickly and effectively. Xiang Pao staying out of range there. Legions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiang Pao's sensitive parts. Xiang Pao moves out of range of the body kick. Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A chopping leg kick lands by Legions. Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Xiang Pao lands a left hand.
Legions working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Legions wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside. Xiang Pao gets through Legions's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Legions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions misses with a body punch.
Xiang Pao lands a right hand. Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it. Xiang Pao misses with the head strike.
Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Legions working aggressively here.
Legions jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiang Pao walks away with a smile on his face. Legions gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A head kick misses from Legions. Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick. A good leg kick by Xiang Pao. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice cross by Legions. Legions misses with a straight right. Legions misses with a body punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Felix Legions is winning the standup battle so far. Legions with a body punch. A glancing blow. Legions throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Legions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Legions with an uppercut! Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Xiang Pao fails in his attempt to clinch. A big left from Xiang Pao misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range. Legions cracks the inside of Xiang Pao's front leg. Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick. Legions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though. 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 Felix Legions will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Legions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Legions keeps the fight on the outside. Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Legions misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Legions. Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well. Legions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiang Pao. Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Legions's leg but Legions calmly moves out of range. Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head. Legions connects with a solid leg kick. Legions misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xiang Pao rushes Legions and presses him up against the cage. Xiang Pao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Xiang Pao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Legions's face as he tries to break the clinch. Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Xiang Pao scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao. Legions tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Legions looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Legions misses with a short punch on the inside. Legions blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Xiang Pao misses with a punch on the inside.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Xiang Pao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiang Pao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow. Xiang Pao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legions backwards. Xiang Pao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Legions prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Legions blocks it.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legions lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A right hook to the body lands for Xiang Pao.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch. Xiang Pao tries to work over Legions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Xiang Pao working some nice short punches in the clinch. Legions makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A right hand to the body from Legions.
Legions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiang Paos head. Legions breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot. Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xiang Pao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Legions manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Legions attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away. Legions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Legions checks a leg kick. Legions feinted there with a counter leg kick. Legions throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Legions. Legions throws a front kick aimed at Xiang Pao's knee but Xiang Pao avoids it well. Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little feinted left hand from Legions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. 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! Legions slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Legions lands an overhand right. Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it. Legions blocks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Legions misses the target. Legions throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily. Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao. Legions looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xiang Pao! Legions in side control lands a decent elbow. Legions working away. Xiang Pao is looking for a sweep. Xiang Pao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Legions.
Legions has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Legions sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Xiang Pao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Xiang Pao tries to improve position but can't. Legions postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Legions working away. Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Legions in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bo Xiang Pao. I think Legions 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 48 p4p, 2 weight class) and Brandon Vee (ranked 207 p4p, 9 weight class). Kruger comes into the arena with Enter The Spingbok Ninja blaring out of the sound system. Vee has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. Brandon Vee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Vee's front leg but catches the back leg as Vee tries to avoid it. Vee with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Vee misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely. Kruger tried to counter with a leg kick but Vee avoided it. Vee throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruger, as that shot connected.
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut. Vee tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it. Vee misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruger counters with a low kick, right behind Vee 's knee. Vee misses with an uppercut. Kruger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Vee connects with a single shot there. Vee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vee misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely. Vee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vee moves into the clinch. Vee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kruger presses Vee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vee looks winded! Kruger pushes Vee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kruger lands a right hand. Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards. Nice body punch from Kruger. Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kruger misses with a low kick as Vee jumps back. Vee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Vee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kruger missing with a left hand there. Vee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kruger looks to throw the jab but Vee is out of range. Vee 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. Vee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vee sees it coming and avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vee! But no joy. Vee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruger.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Vee throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range. Vee throws a low kick, looking for Kruger's leg but Kruger calmly moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target. Vee lands a head shot. Vee instigates a clinch. Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside. Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger. Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vee takes a shot to the head. Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vee tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger is working Vee over against the cage. Vee misses with the head strike.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow. Vee lands a nice shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vee. Vee throws a head punch that misses. Kruger lands a shot to the body. Kruger misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee. Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow. Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow. Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Vee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vee digs a right hand underneath Kruger's ribcage. Kruger let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kruger lands a left hand.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vee lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Vee. Vee lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Vee on the inside. Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head. Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. Vee lands a shoulder strike. Kruger tries a body shot but Vee blocks it.
Kruger tries a body shot but Vee blocks it.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch. Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger tries a body shot but Vee blocks it.
Kruger looking to stall.
Vee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Vee will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kruger takes a swing at Vee's ribcage but misses. Vee pushes Kruger up against the cage in a clinch. Kruger tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vee scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head. Kruger blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Kruger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vee working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee. Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vee misses with a hook from the clinch. Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside. Vee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. Vee misses with the head strike.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vee backwards. Vee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Vee tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards. Kruger lands a body shot. Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. Vee tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger lands with a left to the head. Brandon Vee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Vee blocks a body shot from Kruger. Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vee. Vee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruger. Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Kruger tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Kruger.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards. Kruger scores with a shoulder strike. Vee tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vee. Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head. A right hook to the body lands for Vee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Vee. Vee presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A body shot lands from Vee.
Vee lands with a light punch inside. Vee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Vee. Vee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vee lands a shoulder strike. Vee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vee cracks Kruger with a nice body shot. Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Vee lands with a short shot to the head. Kruger scores with a nice hook to the head. Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it. Vee misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Vee scores with a nice short uppercut. Vee scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruger. Vee working aggressively here.
Vee is working Kruger over against the cage. Vee lands a shoulder strike. Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Kruger tries to circle away but Vee has him pinned against the cage. Vee lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vee misses with a hook from the clinch. Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Kruger controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kruger misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Kruger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vee lands a jab to Kruger's midsection. Vee misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming. Vee scores with a body shot.
Vee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vee connects with the punch. Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Vee. Kruger feinted there with a counter leg kick. Vee slips under a jab from Kruger. Vee moves out of range as Kruger strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Vee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Brandon Vee'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. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Vee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruger counters with a low kick, right behind Vee 's knee. Vee walks into a jab. Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vee slips a straight right by Kruger. Vee misses with a left hand and Kruger counters with a good low kick that Vee was not able to check. Vee looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range. Dustin Kruger is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vee missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A right-left combo lands from Vee. A leg kick checked by Vee. Vee only half commits to the counter leg kick. Vee on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vee tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kruger slips a straight right by Vee. Vee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kruger gets tackled into the cage by Vee. Vee maintains the clinch. Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruger. Vee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards. Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vee lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vee blocks an uppercut.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards. Kruger lands a hook that snaps the head of Vee backwards. Vee prevents a body shot from Kruger. Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow. Vee misses with a short punch on the inside. Vee misses with a short punch on the inside. Kruger lands a body punch in the clinch. Vee tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Dustin Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vee digs a right hand into Kruger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruger's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Kruger.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kruger tries to work over Vee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside. Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kruger tries to clinch there but Vee circles away.
Vee stalks Kruger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruger's face. Kruger staggers backwards, shaken. Vee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger. Vee throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot. Vee misses the jab. Vee throws a leg kick but Kruger checks it. Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruger manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Vee. Kruger walks into a jab. Vee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruger. Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kruger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kruger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Vee digs a good body shot into Kruger's ribs. Vee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kruger eats them both and turns towards Vee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Vee swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vee thows a left - swing and a miss! Vee misses with a low kick.
Vee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. 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! Kruger checks a leg kick. As Vee backs away, Kruger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kruger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
A quick step to the side and Kruger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kruger slips a jab from Vee. Kruger throws out a loose jab but Vee uses good head movement to avoid it. Kruger lands a nice shot that snaps Vee's head back.
Vee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Kruger misses the target. Kruger tries a low kick but Vee avoids it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vee. A big right from Kruger misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Vee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Vee! Post fight, Brandon Vee took to the microphone: 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 41 p4p, 6 weight class) and Donsone DeNeville (ranked 65 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slider 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. DeNeville is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slider. Slider scores with a slapping inside leg kick. DeNeville throws a sloppy body shot
and Slider counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Slider throws a leg kick which misses DeNeville's front leg but catches the back leg as DeNeville tries to avoid it. Slider connects with an inside leg kick. Slider tries to land a front kick but DeNeville steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. DeNeville now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A big left from Slider misses. Slider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. DeNeville takes a swing at Slider's ribcage but misses. DeNeville misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeNeville comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville ducks right into an uppercut from Slider. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Slider lands a jab to DeNeville's midsection. Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeville moves away. DeNeville misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeNeville takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeNeville throws a right and a left that both miss. Slider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeNeville.
Slider throws a counter high kick but DeNeville was just alert enough to avoid it. DeNeville takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeNeville throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Slider throws a leg kick and DeNeville counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slider's knee momentarily. DeNeville 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. Slider throws a jab when DeNeville was well out of range. DeNeville misses the jab. DeNeville lands a jab to the head.
Slider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. DeNeville swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider has managed to clinch.
DeNeville doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slider blocks a body shot from DeNeville. A left hand lands to the body for DeNeville.
DeNeville lands a hook that snaps the head of Slider backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice right hand lands inside from DeNeville. Slider misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeNeville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeNeville avoids the elbow strike from Slider, against the cage.
DeNeville working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. DeNeville misses with a hook from the clinch. DeNeville pushes Slider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. DeNeville misses with some punches.
Slider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeNeville is defending well for now. DeNeville is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slider is defending well. Slider blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from DeNeville fails to land. DeNeville lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A right handed body shot lands from Slider.
Slider misses with a hook from the clinch. Slider tries a body shot but DeNeville blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeNeville blocking some punches.
Slider lands with a short head shot on the inside. DeNeville takes a knee to the side of the body. Slider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeNeville looks winded! Slider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNeville takes a knee to the side of the body. DeNeville misses with the head strike.
Slider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Slider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slider lands with a light punch inside. DeNeville prevents a body shot from Slider. Slider tries to throw a body punch but DeNeville avoids it by throwing Slider back against the cage. Slider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Slider has been working on his elbows in the gym. DeNeville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeNeville is trying to drag Slider to the mat but Slider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Slider landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slider presses DeNeville against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. 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! Slider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Slider lands an elbow just above DeNeville 's eye. Slider misses with a knee to the head. Slider misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeNeville goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNeville drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donsone DeNeville. Slider scores with a leg kick.
DeNeville tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Slider throws a shot to the body.
Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Slider misses the shot to the body. DeNeville throws a leg kick but Slider moved away. Slider lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slider digs a good hook to DeNeville's body.
DeNeville misses with a hook. A lazy left from Slider finds it's target. Slider stuns DeNeville with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. DeNeville lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slider at a distance.
Slider scores with a decent looking hook. DeNeville's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeNeville scrambles back to his feet. DeNeville slips a jab from Slider. A combination from Slider does no damage. DeNeville tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Slider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. DeNeville lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. DeNeville throws a head punch that misses. Slider lands a damaging elbow. Slider lands an uppercut. DeNeville gets a trip takedown into half guard. Slider is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time. DeNeville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slider defending well though. Slider is looking for a sweep. DeNeville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Slider is trying to stand.
DeNeville is trying to control. Slider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Slider is looking for a sweep. DeNeville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Slider blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeNeville. DeNeville looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Slider taking some punishment here, with DeNeville in his half guard. Slider moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. DeNeville with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeNeville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Slider working a defensive guard here.
DeNeville preventing the sweep. DeNeville with a nice head shot there. DeNeville stands and throws Slider's legs to the side, diving into side control. DeNeville fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slider dodges the ground and pound from DeNeville. Slider takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Slider is looking for a sweep. Slider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeNeville can do to turn this around? Slider manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. DeNeville throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Slider is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. DeNeville looking to sit in guard and control but Slider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. DeNeville looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNeville, not yet. DeNeville not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slider stands up from DeNeville's guard - Slider perhaps looking for a knockout. Slider blocks a jab. A jab from Slider misses. A good leg kick by Slider. Slider looks to land a combination but DeNeville avoids it well. Slider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A nice inside leg kick there by Slider. That's going to slow DeNeville down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNeville manages to avoid it. Slider dips down and scores with a jab to the body. DeNeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Slider. Slider sets himself, and DeNeville steps forward looking for the clinch! Slider avoids it this time. DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy. DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slider. Slider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Slider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNeville takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! Slider loads up on a big right hand but DeNeville slips the punch. DeNeville fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Slider punishes DeNeville's body with a nice straight punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Slider. Slider has closed the distance and engaged DeNeville in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeNeville takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. DeNeville thows a left - swing and a miss! Slider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeNeville is out of range. DeNeville drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slider defends it well. Lolipo Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DeNeville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slider was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNeville. Slider connects with a solid leg kick. Slider moves into the clinch successfully.
DeNeville managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Slider looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider. DeNeville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeNeville. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeville. Slider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. DeNeville wants a takedown but no success here.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slider blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNeville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. DeNeville managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
DeNeville misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeNeville. DeNeville is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slider pulls him back up using the underhooks. Slider tries to throw a body punch but DeNeville avoids it by throwing Slider back against the cage. Slider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeNeville misses with some punches.
Slider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeNeville.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donsone DeNeville. Slider connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeNeville's face.
DeNeville takes an elbow to the temple. Slider scores with a knee to the head.
Slider blocking some punches.
Slider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slider unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeNeville lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. DeNeville's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Slider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Slider is leaning against DeNeville and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Slider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Slider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slider digs a right hand into DeNeville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeNeville's gas tank. Slider scores with a hook to the body. Slider lands a body punch in the clinch. DeNeville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNeville blocks a body shot from Slider. Slider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNeville drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slider gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. DeNeville blocks an uppercut.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeNeville blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slider connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeNeville's face.
Slider trying to land knees to the body.
Slider lands an elbow just above DeNeville 's eye. Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slider connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeNeville's face.
Slider lands a right hand.
DeNeville is rocked! DeNeville lands with a right to the head. DeNeville is still on wobbly legs! Can Slider finish him? DeNeville misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNeville seems to have recovered his senses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider. DeNeville lands with a left to the head. DeNeville working aggressively here.
DeNeville tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing DeNeville back against the cage. Slider working aggressively here.
Slider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. DeNeville avoiding damage as Slider throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slider swings wildly with an uppercut but DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid it. Slider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. DeNeville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Slider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as DeNeville controls the action.
Slider throws a punch but it's blocked by DeNeville. A quick uppercut on the inside from DeNeville. DeNeville lands with a short head shot on the inside. Slider prevents the takedown attempt.
Slider misses with an elbow over the top. DeNeville has Slider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. DeNeville lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slider backwards. DeNeville misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNeville swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeNeville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider clearly takes that round. That's time! Slider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slider misses with a body shot.
Slider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeNeville. DeNeville cracks Slider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slider moves away. Slider lands a leg kick that knocks DeNeville off balance momentarily. Slider misses with a looping right. Slider lands with an overhand left. Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body. DeNeville takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as DeNeville blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider. DeNeville avoids the body shot from Slider.
DeNeville smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Slider walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeNeville checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. DeNeville throws out a counter right but Slider avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeNeville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Slider throws a leg kick and DeNeville counters with a right hand to the body. Slider misses with a hook. DeNeville ducked under it nicely. Slider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lolipo Slider is winning the standup battle so far. DeNeville avoids the body shot from Slider.
A leg kick checked by DeNeville. Slider misses with an uppercut. A countering left hand to the body from DeNeville misses. Slider throws a nice inside leg kick. Slider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slider throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Slider does a little dance to reset his feet. Slider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. As DeNeville backs away, Slider returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Slider takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Slider prevents a body shot from DeNeville. DeNeville lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! DeNeville gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Slider regains guard.
Slider is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. A head punch on the inside from DeNeville fails to land. Slider tries to land knees in the clinch but DeNeville avoids the damage to the body. Slider prevents a body shot from DeNeville. Slider is pressed up against the cage. DeNeville has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slider down to the mat. Slider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Slider swings for the body but DeNeville moves out of range.
DeNeville throws a body punch but Slider moves out of range. Slider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Slider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeNeville at a distance.
DeNeville is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A slow jab from Slider misses its intended target. Slider throws an off balance right hand
and DeNeville counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeNeville. Slider is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. DeNeville throws a big right hand that misses. Slider pulls DeNeville in close to his closed guard and prevents DeNeville from doing any damage or advancing position. DeNeville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Slider wants to sweep but no luck. DeNeville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. DeNeville tries to free his leg and advance position but Slider is retaining full guard. DeNeville keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slider's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Slider pulls DeNeville in close to prevent any damage. DeNeville loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. DeNeville with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. DeNeville looking to pass the guard. DeNeville trying to control but Slider is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slider is on top in guard.
Slider trying to control but DeNeville is working from the bottom. DeNeville is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolipo Slider had his way with Donsone DeNeville in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Slider dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Slider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Slider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. DeNeville tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Slider throws a low kick but DeNeville avoids it. Slider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeNeville is out of range. Slider moves out of range as DeNeville strikes. DeNeville checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeville moves away. DeNeville flicks out a counter leg kick but Slider steps away. DeNeville digs a good hook to Slider's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeNeville throws a leg kick that misses. Slider slips under a jab from DeNeville. DeNeville misses with a wild body shot. Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider. A little jabbing left from DeNeville on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab from Slider. DeNeville takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Slider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNeville.
Slider misses with a wild body shot. Slider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeNeville counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Slider controlling the position for now. Slider tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Slider trying to get back to full guard but DeNeville takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! DeNeville lands with some strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DeNeville fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Slider is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slider holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DeNeville tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slider is squirming around, avoiding DeNeville's attempts to control the action. Slider is in a horrible position here. DeNeville smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donsone DeNeville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oh Slider is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Slider is trying to escape the mount.
Slider seems to have got his legs back now. DeNeville working away from the top, dropping strikes. DeNeville avoids the attempt from Slider to control. DeNeville landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeNeville scores with a couple of good head shots there.
DeNeville misses with a head shot. DeNeville working Slider over with strikes here. DeNeville lands a big elbow - Slider is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Slider is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Donsone DeNeville! Donsone DeNeville is the new light heavyweight champion! Donsone DeNeville seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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