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Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 4869 p4p, 464 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 4838 p4p, 463 weight class). Nahtic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sleeping My Day Away. Lou Nahtic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 cm
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161 lbs
18 - 27 - 0 |
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180 cm
43
140 lbs
21 - 34 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Blitz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nahtic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blitz's best efforts. Blitz wants to control but Nahtic is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Nahtic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Nahtic manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Blitz tries to stand but Nahtic is controlling from the bottom. Nahtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Blitz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nahtic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nahtic has escaped and now he's on top! Nahtic scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nahtic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Nahtic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Blitz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nahtic manages to get himself to full guard.
Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nahtic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Nahtic's legs - danger averted. Nahtic pulls Blitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Blitz from doing any damage or advancing position. Blitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Nahtic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nahtic postures up in Blitz's guard and throws a big left but Blitz blocks it. Nahtic preventing the sweep. Blitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Blitz wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position. Blitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Blitz trying to control but Nahtic is working from the bottom. Blitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nahtic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nahtic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blitz with a flurry of punches that miss. Blitz throws a strike but Nahtic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Nahtic looking to sit in guard and control but Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Nahtic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Nahtic lands a couple of digs. Blitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Blitz wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is keeping the position. Blitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nahtic is on top in guard.
Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully. Blitz is adopting a defensive guard. Nahtic won't allow Blitz to get back to his feet. 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 John Blitz will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Nahtic misses. Nahtic misses with a hook. Blitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blitz. Blitz darts in looking for a takedown but Nahtic gets double underhooks and turns Blitz into the cage. A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. John Blitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blitz doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nahtic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blitz tries to clinch but Nahtic is having none of it. Nahtic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blitz checks it well. Nahtic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Blitz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Blitz blocks nicely. Nahtic throwing strikes from guard but Blitz blocks nicely. Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully. Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahtic is one step ahead there. Blitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Blitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Blitz is pulling down on Nahtic's head. It's preventing any offense from Nahtic, at least for the moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Nahtic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nahtic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Blitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Blitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nahtic avoids the head kick by Blitz.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Blitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nahtic swivels and escapes. Blitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nahtic's waist but Nahtic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blitz off to one side. Blitz tries for a takedown but Nahtic circles away easily and Nahtic counters with a right hand to the body. Blitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blitz has his takedown stuffed and Nahtic counters with a nice uppercut. Nahtic misses with a hook. Blitz ducked under it nicely. As Nahtic tries to get set, Blitz tries to push him back and clinch up but Nahtic manages to avoid the attempt. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nahtic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Blitz looks for a takedown but Nahtic sprawls well. Blitz moves out of range of the strikes. Nahtic throws a shot from downtown. Blitz moves away and avoids it. Nahtic misses with a looping right. Nahtic misses the jab. As Nahtic tries to get set, Blitz tries to push him back and clinch up but Nahtic manages to avoid the attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitz is defended easily by Nahtic. A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nahtic tries to sprawl out of it but Blitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nahtic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Blitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nahtic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nahtic tries to bum rush Blitz with a series of wild strikes but Blitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nahtic throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nahtic scores with a sloppy right hand. Blitz should have avoided that one. 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! The fight moves into the clinch position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Nahtic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nahtic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. No luck for Blitz with that takedown attempt. Nahtic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blitz avoids the body shot from Nahtic.
Blitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nahtic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blitz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nahtic. Nahtic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitz. Blitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Blitz shoots in for a double leg but Nahtic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nahtic jabs Blitz right on the nose. Blitz blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blitz looking to score a takedown here. Nahtic is defending well but Blitz drives through and ends up in Nahtic's guard. Nahtic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blitz's guard. Blitz being controlled here, momentarily. Nahtic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nahtic is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitz has wrist control. Nahtic landing with the ground and pound. Nahtic is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitz has wrist control. Blitz trying to keep a closed guard but Nahtic is proving a slippery customer.
Nahtic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blitz is adopting a defensive guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahtic is one step ahead there. Blitz controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself. Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully. Nahtic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Blitz keeping moving, preventing Nahtic from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blitz has a takedown stuffed. Nahtic throws a hook but Blitz blocks it. Nahtic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Nahtic controls the action.
Nahtic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blitz dives in and grabs Nahtic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nahtic pushes down on Blitz's head and hops out. Donk. Nahtic catches Blitz right on the button with a cross. Nahtic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Blitz moves away from the strike by Nahtic. Blitz moves to clinch but Nahtic breaks away and Nahtic counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nahtic misses with a looping right. Nahtic leaves Blitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Despite the aggression on Nahtic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Blitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand. Nahtic throws an overhand right that lands on Blitz's shoulder, as Blitz tries to avoid the shot. Nahtic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. 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! An inside leg kick lands from Blitz. Blitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lou Nahtic seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blitz takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Lou Nahtic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nahtic 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Nahtic! Our winner, Lou Nahtic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fellows (ranked 1873 p4p, 216 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 2844 p4p, 314 weight class). Fellows's entrance music is Welcome to the Jungle. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
15 - 20 - 1 |
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lizotte with a jab. Fellows drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
Fellows is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lizotte is keeping busy. Fellows leaning against his opponent.
Fellows misses with a body punch.
Fellows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fellows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lizotte at a distance.
Lizotte stalks Fellows and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fellows's face. Fellows staggers backwards, shaken. Lizotte lands a right hook to the body.
Lizotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Fellows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Lizotte moves out of range easily. Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows missing with a left hand there. Lizotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fellows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lizotte scores with a jab to the jaw. Lizotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fellows throws a good cross that connects.
Lizotte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fellows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lizotte blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick. Fellows takes the fight into the clinch. Fellows is trying to break the clinch but Lizotte is controlling him. Lizotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fellows tries to work over Lizotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows. Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside. Lizotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fellows manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fellows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lizotte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Fellows throws a body shot but no joy. Lizotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fellows with a body shot. Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lizotte sizes up Fellows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fellows punishes Lizotte's body with a nice straight punch. Lizotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fellows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fellows looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fellows fails in his attempt to clinch. Fellows just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A big left from Lizotte misses. Fellows throws out a loose jab but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it. Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Lizotte.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lizotte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fellows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lizotte circles away quickly and effectively. Lizotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lizotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fellows's head. Lizotte with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fellows throws a head kick but Lizotte moves out of range.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lizotte paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lizotte throws out a counter right but Fellows avoids it with no problem. Lizotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizotte swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lizotte catches Fellows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Left hook, right uppercut from Lizotte. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily. Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fellows misses with a left hand and Lizotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fellows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Fellows throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it. Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lizotte lands a head kick. Fellows smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fellows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lizotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lizotte with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fellows throws a head kick that misses. Fellows throws a head kick that misses. Fellows misses with an uppercut. Lizotte saw that one coming. Lizotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fellows wants to clinch. Fellows is looking to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lizotte tries to clinch there but Fellows circles away.
Lizotte misses with a looping left. An attempted straight right counter from Fellows misses the target. Lizotte misses the shot to the body. Lizotte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Lizotte dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lizotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fellows counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fellows throws a lazy head kick and Lizotte counters with a two punch combo. Lizotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fellows wants to clinch. Fellows lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lizotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fellowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fellows doesn't manage to clinch there - Lizotte circles away.
Fellows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lizotte works Fellows's body with a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows avoids a kick to the body.
Lizotte tries to move into range but Fellows moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Fellows misses its target. Fellows avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Fellows clinches up with Lizotte and pushes him back against the cage. Fellows is trying to break the clinch but Lizotte is controlling him. Fellows blocks a body shot from Lizotte. Fellows has had enough of the clinch but Lizotte keeps him there for the moment. Fellows is looking to control Lizotte's arms but Lizotte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fellows has his back to the cage. Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside. Lizotte gets through Fellows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lizotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fellows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lizotte works Fellows's body with a nice hook. Fellows tries to clinch there but Lizotte circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lizotte. Fellows misses with a leg kick and Lizotte counters with a three punch combo that has Fellows backing up. Fellows nods at Lizotte to acknowledge the strikes. Lizotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Fellows is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lizotte scores with a hook to the body. Fellows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fellows misses with a leg kick and Lizotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fellows loads up on a big right hand but Lizotte slips the punch. Fellows lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fellows tries to clinch but Lizotte is having none of it. No joy there for Fellows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lizotte punishes Fellows's body with a nice straight punch. Fellows throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lizotte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lizotte jabs Fellows right on the nose. Fellows blinks but takes it well. Fellows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lizotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lizotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Fellows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lizotte, pushing him back against the cage. Fellows breaks the clinch.
Lizotte lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fellows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lizotte. Lizotte stuns Fellows with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Lizotte moves out of range easily. Fellows throws a looping overhand right but Lizotte ducks down to avoid it. Fellows is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Fellows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lizotte throws a head kick but Fellows moves out of range.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fellows throws a head kick that misses. Fellows keeps the fight on the outside. Lizotte blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Lizotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lizotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellows.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lizotte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fellows misses with a body shot.
Fellows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fellows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lizotte. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fellows wants to clinch. Fellows goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Fellows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Fellows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fellows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lizotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fellows throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fellows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lizotte moves away from the strike by Fellows. Fellows tries to clinch up. Lizotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Fellows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lizotte lands with a nice body punch. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lizotte - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from Lizotte lands but Fellows takes it in his stride. Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Lizotte moves out of range easily. As Fellows backs off Lizotte throws a huge counter combo but Fellows manages to avoid it all. Lizotte thuds a left hand into Fellows's body. Lizotte lands a body shot.
Lizotte scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lizotte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fellows takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A good leg kick by Lizotte. Lizotte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fellows throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lizotte avoids the head kick by Fellows.
Fellows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lizotte throws a leg kick that is checked and Fellows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lizotte scores with a body shot.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte moves away from the strike by Fellows. Fellows throws a jab when Lizotte was well out of range. Jab by Fellows. Lizotte throws a right and a left that both miss. A counter left hand to the body from Fellows misses its target. Fellows throws a head kick that misses and Lizotte counters with a left and a right that stings Fellows. Fellows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lizotte. Lizotte obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lizotte tries to bum rush Fellows with a series of wild strikes but Fellows uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fellows misses with a looping right. Fellows throws a series of punches but Lizotte moves out of range. Lizotte lands a head kick. Fellows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lizotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lizotte throws a nice looking combination but Fellows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sloppy strikes from Fellows. Those never looked like landing. Lizotte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lizotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte digs a good body shot into Fellows's ribs. Fellows swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte throws a shot to the body.
Lizotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fellows. Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lizotte lands with a slapping head kick. Lizotte avoids the body shot from Fellows.
It seemed like Lizotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it. Fellows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lizotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte cracks the inside of Fellows's front leg. Fellows looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range. Fellows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lizotte throws a body punch but Fellows moves out of range. Fellows tries to clinch up. Dean Fellows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good exchange - Lizotte coming out on top. Lizotte thuds a left hand into Fellows's body. Lizotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows throws a poor cross that misses
and Lizotte counters with a series of strikes. Fellows will be more careful next time no doubt. Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fellows rather than just go for the knockout. Lizotte blocks a jab. Fellows misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fellows. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet. Fellows wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lizotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fellows tries to clinch and Lizotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lizotte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fellows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lizotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lizotte cracks Fellows with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fellows moves out of range of the body kick from Lizotte.
Jab by Fellows. Fellows tries to clinch but Lizotte is having none of it. Lizotte digs a good body shot into Fellows's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte lands with a nice combination. Fellows backs away looking to recover. Stephan Lizotte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Fellows just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte cracks the inside of Fellows's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight! Stephan Lizotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lizotte 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Lizotte! Stephan Lizotte thanked the fans post fight for their support. Dean Fellows spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Creepy (ranked 2775 p4p, 309 weight class) and Bobby Sands (ranked 3350 p4p, 358 weight class). Sands has chosen Irish Soldier Song ... Free & Green 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Creepy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Sands! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sands misses with a looping right. Creepy moves out of range of the strikes. Sands has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Creepy is landing a low percentage of strikes. Creepy blocks a leg kick. It appears Creepy was looking to counter with a kick there. Sands gets tackled into the cage by Creepy. Creepy maintains the clinch. Sands jumps guard but Creepy stands there with Sands around his waist. Sands gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Creepy gets through Sands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Creepy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandss head. Creepy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Creepy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sands wants to take the fight to the mat but Creepy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Creepy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sands backwards. Creepy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Creepy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Creepy dips to his left and cracks Sands with an uppercut! Sands shoots in and drives through. Creepy sprawls well. Uncle Creepy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sands. Creepy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sands is rocked! Sands gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Creepy gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Creepy! Uncle Creepy 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2064 p4p, 240 weight class) and Justin Cider (ranked 2008 p4p, 232 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
47 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Cider ! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cider throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range. A jab from Cider misses. Szczęsny tries to counter by clinching up but Cider breaks away and moves out of range. Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily. Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cider connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Szczęsny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but Szczęsny checks it. A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there. Cider drops his hands momentarily and Szczęsny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Szczęsny misses the jab. Szczęsny blocks a leg kick. Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cider lands with a nice body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cider misses with a low kick as Szczęsny jumps back. Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Cider . Cider missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A low kick from Cider misses and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cider looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range. Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider . A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Cider swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczęsny checks a leg kick. Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Szczęsny is looking to counter punch. A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Szczęsny down. Cider is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Szczęsny is able to avoid easily. Szczęsny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick from Szczęsny misses. Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily. Cider throws a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it. Szczęsny fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it. Cider throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it. Szczęsny slips a straight right by Cider . Szczęsny quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Szczęsny blocks a leg kick. Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily. Cider scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szczęsny wants to clinch up but Cider keeps it at a distance. Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body. Szczęsny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cider at a distance.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Cider is predictable there and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick. Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch. Cider gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab. Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away. Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check. Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee. Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head. Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cider misses with a low kick. Horrible takedown attempt by Szczęsny or perhaps it was just good defense by Cider , which made it look bad. Szczęsny moves out of range as Cider throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cider 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cider duly obliges. Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Szczęsny lands a slapping body shot.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Cider 's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny. Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left. Cider scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top. Cider circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cider lands with an overhand left. Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Cider 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cider duly obliges. Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Szczęsny delivers a nice body kick. Szczęsny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider . A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Szczęsny fails with the takedown. Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Cider . Cider misses with a low kick. Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Cider avoids it. Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it. Szczęsny checks a low kick from Cider . The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A combination from Cider does no damage. Cider ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny. Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szczęsny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cider loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Szczęsny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range. Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider . Nice shot lands for Cider . Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cider lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Cider throws a big shot that misses. Cider lands with a cross. Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cider misses with a right hand enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab. Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for Szczęsny on that attempt. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider . Szczęsny lands a head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Szczęsny slips a straight right by Cider . Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Szczęsny might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider . Szczęsny feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A head kick misses from Cider . Cider lands with a hook. Szczęsny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A big right from Cider misses. Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cider thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick. Cider takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses. Szczęsny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Cider . Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily. An inside leg kick from Cider misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider . Jab from Cider . The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cider thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it and Szczęsny counters with a nice body kick.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cider . Szczęsny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Szczęsny's knee but Szczęsny avoids it well. Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it. Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Szczęsny. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cider misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cider 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. Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczęsny. Cider shrugs it off though. A head kick misses from Cider . Cider misses with a looping left. It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cider connects with a body shot. Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szczęsny thows a left - swing and a miss! Cider is looking to land body kicks. Cider lands with a cross. Cider lands with a nice body punch. Cider misses the shot to the body. Szczęsny dives in for a single leg takedown but Cider sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it. Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab. Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily. A punch lands to the side of Cider 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider motions for Szczęsny to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szczęsny. Szczęsny circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Szczęsny lands a body shot.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Cider circles away and keeps his distance. Cider misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a one-two to the body. Cider misses with a right hand and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee. Szczęsny rushes Cider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider . Szczęsny effectively controlling the action here. Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it. Cider misses with an uppercut. It looked like Szczęsny was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cider throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it. Cider moves out of range of the leg kick from Szczęsny. Cider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick. Cider takes a shot right to the bread basket. Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Szczęsny throws a leg kick letting Cider counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cider misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a flying knee. Nice. Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a head kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cider misses with a right hand and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cider loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch. Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it. Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny. Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it. Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes. Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczęsny connects with the punch. Cider throws a right and a left that both miss. Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it. Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Cider throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny swings away with a leg kick that misses. Szczęsny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider . Szczęsny tries to score with a low kick but Cider moves his leg out of the way. A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target. A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A nice leg kick lands there from Cider . The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Cider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cider misses the shot to the body. A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Cider takes it in his stride. Cider misses with a hook. Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Szczęsny clinches. Cider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing. Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny. Cider looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range. Cider misses with a looping right. Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it. Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny. Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick. Cider throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it. Szczęsny is looking to counter with head kicks. Cider misses with a looping right. Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot. Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick. Szczęsny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely. Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Szczęsny 's head but he takes it in his stride. Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider . Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Cider misses with a looping right. Szczęsny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider . Cider throws a big shot that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Szczęsny with a nice cross. Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny swings widly with a right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cider is looking to slow Szczęsny down with leg kicks. Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Szczęsny with a body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Justin Cider . I've got Cider 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider ! Justin Cider decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1700 p4p, 199 weight class) and Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh (ranked 2527 p4p, 285 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones Pt II. Sor Tienpoh has chosen rolling in the deep as his entrance music. Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
38
166 lbs
26 - 32 - 3 |
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28
160 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 32 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sor Tienpoh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown scoring with some ground and pound. Sor Tienpoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Brown landing some decent shots from guard. Brown with a nice head shot there. Brown with a nice head shot there. Brown is in close to Sor Tienpoh's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Brown connects with a couple of short punches. Sor Tienpoh looking for a sweep. Not yet Sor Tienpoh, not yet. Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sor Tienpoh's guard. Brown prevents Sor Tienpoh from improving his position. Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head. Sor Tienpoh wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown slips a nice elbow through Sor Tienpoh's hands, connecting with Sor Tienpoh's forehead. Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Sor Tienpoh is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard. Brown trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown passes to full mount! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown 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. Brown dominating with strikes here. Brown landing strikes from the mount and Sor Tienpoh is in trouble! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown working Sor Tienpoh over with strikes here. Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Sor Tienpoh to control. Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Sor Tienpoh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brown dominating with strikes here. Sor Tienpoh is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sor Tienpoh's face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sor Tienpoh can do anything to dispel that myth. Sor Tienpoh trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sor Tienpoh tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control. Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sor Tienpoh hang on? Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes. Sor Tienpoh is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount. Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sor Tienpoh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sor Tienpoh is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes. Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. Brown lands a heavy elbow. Sor Tienpoh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sor Tienpoh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sor Tienpoh taking shots to the head. Sor Tienpoh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown breaks from Sor Tienpoh's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sor Tienpoh throws a nice inside leg kick. Sor Tienpoh is looking to clinch. Sor Tienpoh misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back. Sor Tienpoh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brown is landing a low percentage of strikes. Sor Tienpoh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body. Sor Tienpoh connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sor Tienpoh throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sor Tienpoh misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. Sor Tienpoh misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sor Tienpoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. 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! Brown lands a couple of elbows. Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown with a nice head shot there. Brown cracks Sor Tienpoh with a solid left hand. Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Sor Tienpoh's brow. Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sor Tienpoh is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Brown connects with a couple of short punches. Sor Tienpoh wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sor Tienpoh there! BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown controlling from mount. Sor Tienpoh taking shots to the head. Brown controlling from the full mount. Sor Tienpoh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes. Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Sor Tienpoh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Brown lands with some strikes. Sor Tienpoh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown breaks from Sor Tienpoh's wrist control and lands an elbow. Sor Tienpoh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Sor Tienpoh working to try and regain half guard.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown scoring with strikes but Sor Tienpoh is staying in there. Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sor Tienpoh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown controlling from mount. Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sor Tienpoh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sor Tienpoh's face.
Brown scoring with strikes but Sor Tienpoh is staying in there. Brown landing strikes from the mount and Sor Tienpoh is in trouble! Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Brown landing shots from mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sor Tienpoh?
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes. Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
Sor Tienpoh is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea. Sor Tienpoh is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sor Tienpoh is rocked! Sor Tienpoh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Brown dominating with strikes here. Sor Tienpoh is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him? BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown prevents Sor Tienpoh from getting the reversal. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sor Tienpoh wants to control but Brown is having none of it. Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Brown lands a big elbow. Sor Tienpoh is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brown lunges at Sor Tienpoh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sor Tienpoh's hand. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sor Tienpoh can do to turn this around? Brown throws a right and a left that Sor Tienpoh avoids nicely. Sor Tienpoh misses with a low kick. Sor Tienpoh seems to have recovered his senses. Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sor Tienpoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brown blocks a head kick by Sor Tienpoh.
Sor Tienpoh scores with a three punch combo!
Sor Tienpoh avoids the head kick by Brown.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sor Tienpoh swinging wildly here.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sor Tienpoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sor Tienpoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sor Tienpoh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter. Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown throws a push kick but Sor Tienpoh slaps the foot to one side. Brown has a takedown stuffed. Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick that misses. Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown staying out of range there. Sor Tienpoh cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sor Tienpoh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sor Tienpoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown lands a jab. Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sor Tienpoh napping and manages to drive through into side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown working the body and head with strikes. Brown landing a few strikes. Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
John Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sor Tienpoh is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Sor Tienpoh's face as Brown controls the position. Sor Tienpoh is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. Brown advances nicely into full mount. Sor Tienpoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Brown raining down hammerfists from mount. John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Brown controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sor Tienpoh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Brown content just to control the position here. Brown unloading with bombs! Brown with good strikes from the mount here! Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Brown controlling the position easily from mount. Brown landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sor Tienpoh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. Brown lands a couple of good shots and Sor Tienpoh has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sor Tienpoh just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brown lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Brown biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sor Tienpoh can't escape the position.
Brown has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sor Tienpoh's body.
And that's the end of the fight! John Brown showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown! An intense looking John Brown took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Royal Pain, Rematch Bitch '. The defeated Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh had this to say: 'Thank '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kuchar (ranked 3001 p4p, 330 weight class) and Eon Yaj (ranked 2470 p4p, 282 weight class). Kuchar comes to the cage accompanied by 21 Savage - No Heart. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 cm
42
158 lbs
23 - 17 - 1 |
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147 lbs
20 - 9 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Eon Yaj! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar. Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuchar manages to avoid it. Yaj rushes Kuchar and presses him up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Nice elbow from Yaj.
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut. Kuchar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short body shot lands from Kuchar as the two fighters clinch.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuchar avoids the damage to the body. Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yaj pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Kuchar scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head. Kuchar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Kuchar. Kuchar lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuchar misses with the head strike.
Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Kuchar is leaning against Yaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kuchar looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kuchar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside. Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Yaj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kuchar avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Kuchar managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yaj's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kuchar misses with a body punch.
Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kuchar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kuchar misses with a body punch.
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses. Yaj lands an uppercut. Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuchar just leaning against Yaj, taking a breather. Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuchar is defending well for now. Yaj lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuchar won't want to take too many of those. Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside. Kuchar avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Kuchar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kuchar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kuchar lands a shot to the body. Kuchar lands a left hand.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kuchar scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land. Kuchar tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Kuchar. Yaj looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kuchar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow. Kuchar pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaj leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A short body shot lands from Kuchar as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Yaj. Kuchar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuchar.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuchar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar. Kuchar lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. Kuchar misses with a short punch on the inside. Kuchar working aggressively here.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Kuchar. Kuchar misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Kuchar controls the action.
Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuchar looks to throw an elbow but misses. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A nice right hand lands inside from Kuchar. Kuchar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kuchar tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kuchar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kuchar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut. 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.
Kuchar misses the shot to the body. Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuchar backing away here, and Yaj unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Some bone on bone action there as Kuchar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kuchar avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kuchar throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage. Yaj tries to land a front kick but Kuchar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Kuchar throws a looping overhand right but Yaj ducks down to avoid it. Kuchar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kuchar throws a series of strikes that have Yaj backpedaling.
Yaj lands a jab to the head.
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yaj swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss! Kuchar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kuchar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Kuchar misses with a looping left. Yaj lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yaj scores with a head kick. Kuchar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kuchar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yaj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuchar to score with a decent uppercut. Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuchar.
Matt Kuchar is winning the standup battle so far. Yaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuchar. Yaj misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kuchar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kuchar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuchar manages to avoid it. Kuchar moves out of range of the body kick. Yaj lands a jab to the nose. Nice straight punches there by Kuchar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuchar. Kuchar avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kuchar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kuchar darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kuchar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Yaj. Kuchar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj. A left and a right from Yaj both land. Nice combination. Kuchar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj scores with a head kick. Kuchar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kuchar lands the left hand. Kuchar lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand. Sloppy strikes from Kuchar. Those never looked like landing. Kuchar moves out of range of the body kick. Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Yaj throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuchar. Yaj blocks a jab. Yaj is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A nice inside leg kick there by Kuchar. That's going to slow Yaj down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuchar. Yaj attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Yaj cracks a nice hook into Kuchar's ribs. Kuchar is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuchar is just out of range. Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj. Yaj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kuchar tries to clinch but Yaj is having none of it. Kuchar misses with a low kick.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
A big left from Yaj misses. Kuchar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yaj scores with a leg kick.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside. Kuchar rushes Yaj and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar. Yaj blocking some punches.
Kuchar tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body. Yaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Yaj. Kuchar swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it. Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matt Kuchar has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yaj lands a left hand.
Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Kuchar lands a nice knee to the body. Yaj misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuchar misses with some punches.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuchar pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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 Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuchar throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily. Kuchar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj. As Yaj tries to get set, Kuchar tries to push him back and clinch up but Yaj manages to avoid the attempt. Kuchar throws a series of punches but Yaj moves out of range. Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuchar. Kuchar cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kuchar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuchar closes the distance looking to clinch and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Yaj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot. Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Kuchar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuchar lands a right hand. Kuchar lands a shot to the body. Kuchar pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuchar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuchar lands an uppercut. Kuchar blocks an elbow strike from Yaj.
Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Kuchar avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj dodges an elbow strike from Kuchar.
Kuchar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuchar lands with a short shot to the head. Kuchar misses with an elbow strike.
Kuchar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar looking to slow down the pace here. Yaj cracks Kuchar with a nice body shot. Kuchar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around? Yaj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eon Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar blocks the elbow strike.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Kuchar misses with the head strike.
Kuchar presses Yaj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuchar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Yaj landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kuchar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kuchar can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuchar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yaj's brow. Yaj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuchar blocks it with crossed arms. Kuchar tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yaj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kuchar misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar misses with some punches.
Yaj creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kuchar avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj landing knees to the body.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
Matt Kuchar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards. Kuchar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kuchar can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuchar. Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yaj blocking some punches.
Kuchar blocks a body shot from Yaj. Yaj pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuchar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Yaj pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuchar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kuchar digs a right hand into Yaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaj's gas tank. Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj. Kuchar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kuchar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land. Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kuchar lands a left hand.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Kuchar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kuchar 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kuchar! During a confident post fight interview, Matt Kuchar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory McVaughn (ranked 2351 p4p, 272 weight class) and Antonio Santana (ranked 2719 p4p, 308 weight class). Santana has chosen Check My Swag as his entrance music. McVaughn has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Gregory McVaughn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gregory McVaughn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Santana! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Santana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santana connects with a solid leg kick. Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of McVaughn's head. Santana tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santana. McVaughn is breathing heavily. McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick. Santana cracks a nice hook into McVaughn's ribs. Santana thuds his shin into the meat of McVaughn's side. Santana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Santana scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Santana connects with a solid leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Santana catches McVaughn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McVaughn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Santana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Santana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santana's corner calls for a 1-2. Santana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Santana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McVaughn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Santana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santana, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Santana!
That's one minute gone in the round. Santana thows a body kick. McVaughn tries to catch it but that hurt him. Santana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Santana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Santana lands with a good body shot. McVaughn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Santana fails to land with a series of punches.
Santana moves into range and connects with a jab. Santana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McVaughn. Santana lands a high kick!
Santana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Santana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santana thumps McVaughn with a low kick. Santana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Santana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McVaughn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santana - the referee stops the clock and McVaughn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santana. McVaughn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Santana connects with a nice looking jab.
Santana fakes the leg kick and cracks McVaughn in the body. Santana lands with a kick to the temple. McVaughn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McVaughn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Santana lands a leg kick that knocks McVaughn off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Santana scores with a shot to the body.
Santana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McVaughn is rocked! Santana circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McVaughn drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Santana follows McVaughn to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Santana! A relieved looking Antonio Santana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hart (ranked 2605 p4p, 296 weight class) and Sam Quint (ranked 1523 p4p, 181 weight class). Quint has chosen Jaws Theme as his entrance music. Sam Quint has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Hart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Quint! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hart connects with a high kick.
It looks like Sam Quint has been cut. Quint lands with a kick to the ribs.
Quint throws a lazy uppercut
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand. A head kick by Quint misses and Hart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hart. Quint lands with a right to the head. Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've been hearing reports that Hart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Quint throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Hart to counter with a crisp jab. Hart clinches up with Quint and pushes him back against the cage. Hart breaks from the clinch.
Hart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Sam Quint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quint goes for a double leg but Hart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hart continues to drive forward. Quint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart is looking to score with low kicks. Quint moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Quint throws a leg kick and Hart counters with a good low kick that Quint was not able to check. Quint fails in his attempt to clinch. Hart was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hart is looking to score with low kicks. Hart checks a leg kick. Hart slips a jab from Quint.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hart misses with a double jab.
Quint punishes Hart's body with a nice straight punch. Quint fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Quint walks into a straight right hand from Hart. Quint throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hart counter with a right hand. A jab from Quint misses. A head kick misses from Hart. Quint throws a leg kick which misses Hart's front leg but catches the back leg as Hart tries to avoid it. Quint misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hart counters by moving into the clinch. Hart lands a hook that snaps the head of Quint backwards. Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hart working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quint.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hart misses with a punch to the body.
Hart misses with a punch to the body.
Quint presses Hart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hart misses with a short punch on the inside. Quint tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
Quint looking for a takedown. Quint stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Quint lands with a left to the head. A short uppercut from Hart. Hart misses with a body punch.
Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd cheers as Quint lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hart doesn't seem phased though. Quint lands with a shot to the body. Quint ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Quint throws out a loose jab but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it. As Quint backs away, Hart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Quint looks to clinch letting Hart counter with a right hand. Quint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quint goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Quint misses with a jab to the body
and Hart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quint thinking. Quint throws a solid leg kick but Hart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quint. Quint takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Quint drives through and clinches with Hart against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hart. Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Quint connects with a body shot that sends Hart's belly button to the back. Quint moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off. Hart thows a left - swing and a miss! Quint delivers a nice body kick. Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart misses with a looping left. A jab lands there for Hart. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Quint takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quint lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left lands for Quint. Quint misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart thinks about countering with a head kick. Hart tries to keep at a distance but Quint has taken the fight into the clinch. Hart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quint or not. A nice right hand lands inside from Hart. Quint can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Hart scores with a shoulder strike. Quint misses with a body punch.
Quint prevents a body shot from Hart. Hart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hart scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Quint. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hart lands a hook to the side of the head. Hart pushes Quint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Quint misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hart dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sam Quint's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Quint with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quint throws out the jab. Quint wants to land a leg kick but Hart is out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Hart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Quint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hart moves into the clinch. Hart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hart blocks an elbow strike from Quint.
Hart leaning his opponent against the cage. Hart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quint backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Hart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Quint swings wildly with an uppercut but Hart uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Hart.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hart tries a body shot but Quint blocks it.
Hart blocking some punches.
Hart avoiding damage as Quint throws knees to the body.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hart. Quint lands a hook to the side of the head. Quint stalls. Hart breaks from the clinch.
Quint will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab by Hart. Quint throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it. Quint misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quint works over Hart's head and body with a nice combination. Hart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quint's corner calls for a 1-2. Quint obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hart fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quint misses with a few strikes there.
Sam Quint seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Quint throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Quint throws a quick inside leg kick. Quint throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease. Quint fails to land the takedown. Nice uppercut there from Quint. Quint drops his hands momentarily and Hart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Quint misses with a shot to the body and Hart counters with a lovely straight right hand! Quint throws a one two combo.
Hart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Quint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Quint fails in his attempt to clinch. Quint swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Quint is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quint looks to land a combination but Hart avoids it well. A shot to the body from Quint misses and Hart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Quint takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses. Quint looks for the body kick but Hart saw that one coming. Hart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Quint walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quint is rocked! Quint moves forwards but Hart connects with a nice, crisp jab. Quint is still on wobbly legs! Can Hart finish him? Quint walks into a stiff left hand from Hart. Quint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hart pushes Quint up against the cage in a clinch. Hart blocking some punches.
Hart scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Quint fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Hart lands a hook that snaps the head of Quint backwards. Hart lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hart unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Quint! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hart is unloading with more strikes now! Quint drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Hart! During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Hart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 656 p4p, 80 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 1904 p4p, 221 weight class). Gadelha comes to the cage accompanied by Melle Mel - Step Off. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Gadelha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gadelha misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gadelha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollywood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Gadelha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've been hearing reports that Gadelha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hollywood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hollywood lands a really nice looking cross but Gadelha seems unphased.
Hollywood tries to keep at a distance but Gadelha has taken the fight into the clinch. Gadelha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollywood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hollywood working hard to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Hollywood's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gadelha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hollywood throws a right hand that Gadelha ducks under and follows up with a left that Gadelha also avoids with ease. Gadelha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hollywood. Hollywood throws the left hand but Gadelha avoids the punch easily. Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gadelha throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hollywood looks to land a combination. Gadelha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Gadelha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollywood sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gadelha thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round. Gadelha throws a big shot that misses. Hollywood drops Gadelha with a big left hand and mounts him. Gadelha is in big trouble!
Gadelha is rocked! Hollywood landing strikes from the mount. Oh Gadelha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Hollywood prevents Gadelha from getting the reversal. Gadelha defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hollywood. Gadelha is trying to escape the mount.
Gadelha seems to have got his legs back now. Gadelha tries to hold on but Hollywood postures up. Hollywood trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gadelha working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hollywood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gadelha to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gadelha shrugs it off. Hollywood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gadelha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hollywood landing punches. Hollywood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gadelha to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gadelha shrugs it off. Gadelha manages to regain half guard. Good work. Hollywood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gadelha is just riding it out for now. Hollywood eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hollywood is working for a kimura but Gadelha is defending it quite comfortably.
Gadelha is looking for a sweep. Hollywood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hollywood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gadelha wants to get back to full guard but Hollywood has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gadelha can't escape the position.
Gadelha wants to hold on but Hollywood pushes him away. Hollywood controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hollywood goes for an armbar but Gadelha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gadelha. Gadelha tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollywood is retaining full guard. Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Gadelha from controlling successfully. Gadelha pushes down on Hollywood's leg and manages to get into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Gadelha drops his hands momentarily and Hollywood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hollywood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gadelha staying out of range there. Hollywood lands a head shot. Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but Gadelha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hollywood clobbers Gadelha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Gadelha with a nice cross. Hollywood lands a jab-cross combination. Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A punch combination from Hollywood misses. Hollywood cracks Gadelha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hollywood cracks Gadelha with an open hand slap. Hollywood misses with a hook. Hollywood works the jab nicely. Hollywood drops Gadelha with a big left hand! Gadelha is injured, injured bad! Hollywood jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Hollywood! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frankie Hollywood made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. The defeated Claudio Gadelha had this to say: 'Ouch that hurt!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1037 p4p, 130 weight class) and Colin Monroe (ranked 1239 p4p, 153 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Monroe! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Midget has his takedown stuffed and Monroe counters with a straight right hand. Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Monroe scores with a jab. Midget acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A cross from Monroe lands. Monroe scores with a decent looking hook. Midget walks into a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick. Monroe throws a big shot that misses. Monroe throws a combination that misses and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Monroe didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Midget 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Midget accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Midget stops Monroe from standing up. Midget looking to pass the guard. Monroe wants to stand and escape but Midget is having none of it. Midget working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Midget wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving. Midget sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monroe's guard. Monroe pushes Midget off looking to stand but Midget dives back in and keeps control.
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monroe is trying to stand up here but Midget is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Midget thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Midget is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage. Midget is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage. Midget is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage. Midget stops Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Midget missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monroe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Midget takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Monroe misses with a looping right. Midget feinted with a counter takedown. Monroe thuds a left hand into Midget's body. Midget shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Midget's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Monroe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Midget gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Monroe counters with a straight right hand. Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monroe connects with a single shot there. Monroe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Midget had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Midget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Monroe pushes Midget off and gets back to his feet.
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Monroe goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Midget gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Monroe dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Midget moves out of range easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Midget down. Monroe lands a head shot. Midget goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward. Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe feints and then cracks Midget's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Midget down. Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Midget looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two. Midget ducks under a wild hook from Monroe. Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Monroe throws a nice head kick!
Midget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Midget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe. Midget takes one to the chin there. Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Midget attempts a counter takedown but Monroe avoids it well and moves away. Midget decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Midget stops Monroe from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Midget is looking for a kimura here.
Monroe is trying to stand.
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monroe sees it coming and defends easily. Midget looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Midget throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Monroe pushes Midget off looking to stand but Midget dives back in and keeps control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monroe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Midget is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monroe is trying to stand back up but Midget is controlling him
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Justin Midget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Monroe has one foot on Midget's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Midget blocks a jab. Midget shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monroe lands with a nice combination. Midget backs away looking to recover. Midget takes one to the chin there. Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range. Monroe tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe cracks the inside of Midget's front leg. Monroe connects with a single shot there. Midget shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Midget looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing. Colin Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe. Midget gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Monroe misses with a looping left. Midget feinted with a counter takedown. Monroe scores with a nice head shot. Midget on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Monroe throws a head kick but Midget moves out of range.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Monroe is quick to defend against it. Monroe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Midget slips the punch. Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Midget stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe. The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Midget shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him. Midget moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe connects with a leg kick. Midget looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Midget blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Midget gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe. Monroe throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe. Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Midget staying out of range there. Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away. Monroe misses with a low kick. Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away. Monroe looks to land a right hand but Midget moved out of range. Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away. Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Midget's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monroe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monroe cracks Midget with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Monroe scores with a jab. Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Midget shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Monroe misses and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Monroe! Monroe is pushing Midget's head away, looking to escape. Midget manages to hold on to the position though. Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Colin Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Monroe 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe! A victorious Colin Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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