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Trash Fights 14(155 structure) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 1514 p4p, 186 weight class) and Eon Yaj (ranked 3947 p4p, 397 weight class). Sepulveda comes to the cage accompanied by Lady Gaga - Alejandro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
26 - 16 - 2 |
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38
147 lbs
20 - 11 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Sepulveda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Eon Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
enabling Sepulveda to counter with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj tries to counter with a clinch but Sepulveda shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Yaj misses.
Yaj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sepulveda. Sepulveda obviously looking to wear him down.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Sepulveda is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda thuds a left hand into Yaj's body.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj tries to score with a low kick but Sepulveda moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj.
Sepulveda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sepulveda or not.
Sepulveda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sepulveda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Sepulveda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick from Sepulveda.
Yaj looks to land a combination but Sepulveda avoids it well.
Sepulveda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Sepulveda lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Sepulveda is looking to wear down Yaj with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yaj thows a leg kick but Sepulveda checks it
and Sepulveda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Sepulveda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sepulveda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yaj circles away quickly and effectively.
Sepulveda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yaj, pushing him back against the cage.
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yaj throws a big shot that misses.
Yaj is looking to chop away at Sepulveda's legs.
Sepulveda has managed to clinch.
Yaj lands an uppercut.
Sepulveda working aggressively here.
Sepulveda tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj lands an elbow inside.
Sepulveda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Sepulveda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sepulveda misses with the head strike.
Sepulveda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sepulveda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sepulveda breaks from the clinch.
Sepulveda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yaj's hands.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Sepulveda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sepulveda throws a wild body kick that Yaj sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj takes one on the button.
Good shot there by Sepulveda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yaj misses with a kick to the body.
Eon Yaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Sepulveda lands a jab to the head.
Sepulveda works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Yaj misses with a series of wild punches.
Sepulveda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Sepulveda fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
A low kick from Yaj misses
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yaj misses with a leg kick.
Sepulveda moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yaj looks to throw a body kick
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sepulveda in particular looking to stall.
Yaj is controlling Sepulveda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sepulveda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Yaj's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yaj is holding on for now.
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura but Yaj is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yaj is looking to control Sepulveda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yaj avoid being mounted?
Sepulveda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda is looking for submissions but instead, Yaj has regained full guard.
Sepulveda tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaj is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yaj is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to control the position but Yaj says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Yaj keeps him under control.
Sepulveda gets full guard.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Sepulveda working for a triangle but Yaj defends it easily.
Sepulveda can't keep his opponent in guard - Yaj advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sepulveda is not content to let Yaj control the position.
Sepulveda wants to control but Yaj is keeping busy.
Yaj working over Sepulveda with some ground and pound. Sepulveda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sepulveda trying to control here.
Sepulveda moves into full guard.
Yaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaj won't allow Sepulveda to sweep him here.
Yaj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sepulveda can't keep his opponent in guard - Yaj advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sepulveda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepulveda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaj pulls his head out easily.
Sepulveda is not content to let Yaj control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Sepulveda works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj takes one to the chin there.
Yaj takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYaj.
Yaj moves out of range of the leg kick from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda cracks Yaj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda stuns Yaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepulveda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Sepulveda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda throws an overhand right that lands on Yaj's shoulder, as Yaj tries to avoid the shot.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sepulveda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Sepulveda misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaj! But no joy.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Sepulveda moves out of range as Yaj throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sepulveda misses its target.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaj's head backwards.
Sepulveda misses with a body kick.
Yaj replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sepulveda blocks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sepulveda.
Yaj cracks Sepulveda with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sepulveda is defended easily by Yaj.
Yaj feints a counter leg kick.
Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eon Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Sepulveda - just one landing.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range and Yaj settles back down.
Yaj scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj closes the distance and clinches.
Sepulveda lands with a short shot to the head.
Sepulveda lands a body shot.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sepulveda avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj stops a takedown attempt from Sepulveda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Sepulveda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sepulveda misses with the head strike.
Yaj lands a body punch.
Sepulveda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaj scores with a knee to the head.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Sepulveda as the two fighters clinch.
Sepulveda gets through Yaj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Sepulveda.
Yaj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sepulveda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yaj is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sepulveda throws a solid leg kick but Yaj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sepulveda.
Sepulveda cracks the inside of Yaj's front leg.
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!
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Yaj doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sepulveda is defended easily by Yaj.
Yaj feints a counter leg kick.
Alejandro Sepulveda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Sepulveda.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
As Yaj looks to move away, Sepulveda throws a big counter combo but Yaj just gets out of the way.
Yaj swings for the body but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda tries to clinch but Yaj moves away
and Yaj counters with a left to the body.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Sepulveda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yaj.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Sepulveda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sepulveda 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
A relieved looking Alejandro Sepulveda 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bunker (ranked 852 p4p, 104 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 2759 p4p, 310 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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30
144 lbs
21 - 12 - 3 |
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133 lbs
7 - 5 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker misses with a hook to the body
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Timmon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Timmon drives through and clinches with Bunker against the cage.
Bunker tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmon.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Bunker stalling the fight.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Timmon controlling the action here for a moment.
Timmon stalls.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon leaning against his opponent.
Bunker lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Timmon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunker scores with a hook to the body.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bunker.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Bunker lands a hook that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker passes Timmon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bunker wants to pass the guard but Timmon is defending well.
Timmon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timmon gets back to full guard.
Bunker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bunker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Timmon keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
Bunker 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.
Timmon is pulling down on Bunker's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bunker wants to pass the guard but Timmon is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunker stopping the sweep attempt from Timmon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunker throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunker lands a couple of digs.
Timmon has control of Bunker's left arm, preventing Bunker from doing any damage.
Bunker lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon has Bunker pulled in close to control his posture.
Timmon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunker.
Bunker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timmon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmon wants to sweep here but Bunker controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Timmon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Timmon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Timmon swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
Timmon misses with a double jab.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Bunker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmon has time to react.
Bunker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Timmon.
Timmon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunker throws an overhand right that lands on Timmon's shoulder, as Timmon tries to avoid the shot.
Timmon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Timmon misses.
Bunker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmon.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bunker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmon can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmon wants to sweep here but Bunker controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunker lands a couple of digs.
Bunker throws a strike but Timmon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunker, not yet.
Bunker trying to control the position here.
Timmon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunker is keeping the position for now.
Bunker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunker, not yet.
Timmon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunker being controlled here, momentarily.
Tony Bunker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunker, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bunker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bunker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timmon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunker.
Bunker trying to control the action but Timmon is working from the bottom.
Bunker is thwarting Timmon's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon is refusing to be controlled, as Bunker sits in half guard.
Bunker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timmon's head.
Timmon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bunker lands a head shot.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Timmon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunker misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timmon checks a leg kick.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Tony Bunker is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bunker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bunker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Timmon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timmon trying to hold on to Bunker's head to control him but Bunker postures up.
Timmon wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
Timmon taking some punishment here, with Bunker in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon controlling the position well.
Bunker winds up and cracks Timmon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timmon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunker.
Bunker throws a strike but Timmon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bunker pulls Timmon in close to prevent any damage.
Bunker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Timmon controls the pace.
Bunker is pulling down on Timmon's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braylin Timmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmon stopping the sweep attempt from Bunker.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timmon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunker rather than just go for the knockout.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Timmon.
Bunker throwing a counter right hand but Timmon manages to avoid it.
Bunker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon throws a big shot that misses.
Timmon looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Timmon tries to clinch up but Bunker circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Bunker.
It seemed like Timmon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunker avoids the body shot from Timmon.
Bunker is looking to slow Timmon down with leg kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bunker.
Bunker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmon keeps working.
Timmon seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunker dominates the positioning.
Timmon regains half guard.
Bunker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Bunker.
Timmon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bunker trying to control the action but Timmon is working from the bottom.
Well, if Bunker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bunker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunker is keen to just control but Timmon is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunker 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bunker!
After winning the bout, Tony Bunker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1820 p4p, 214 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 3953 p4p, 399 weight class). Nahtic has chosen Sleeping My Day Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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140 lbs
22 - 35 - 1 |
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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 - 16 - 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
22 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nahtic misses.
Midget with a lazy takedown attempt
and Midget takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Midget avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nahtic sprawls and moves away.
Nahtic cracks Midget with an open hand slap.
Nahtic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Midget backs up against the cage.
Nahtic looks to land a combination. Midget sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Midget closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Midget tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Midget has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Midget goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nahtic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Midget but great work by Nahtic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nahtic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nahtic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nahtic wants to pass the guard but Midget is defending well.
Nahtic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nahtic is trying to control the action in half guard but Midget is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nahtic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nahtic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nahtic slips a nice elbow through Midget's hands, connecting with Midget's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midget looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nahtic passes into side control!
Midget can't do much from the bottom here.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget tries to bench press Nahtic off him but Nahtic keeps the position.
Midget wants to control but Nahtic postures up.
Midget is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nahtic scoring with punches from side control.
Midget is trying to improve his position.
Nahtic working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nahtic is looking to take a break and control but Midget is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nahtic controlling the position.
Midget can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic working the ground and pound from side control.
Nahtic working the head with strikes.
Nahtic cracks Midget with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nahtic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Midget is not content to let Nahtic control the position.
You can see the frustration on Midget's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nahtic working the ground and pound.
Midget gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Midget is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nahtic lands strikes from half guard.
Midget is refusing to be controlled, as Nahtic sits in half guard.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nahtic pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Midget is refusing to be controlled, as Nahtic sits in half guard.
Nahtic working the head and body with strikes.
Midget works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nahtic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Midget has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nahtic is looking to defend but Midget has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nahtic! Midget pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nahtic taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Midget!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1798 p4p, 211 weight class) and Uncle Creepy (ranked 2762 p4p, 311 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones Pt II. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
27 - 33 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Creepy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Creepy.
Brown defending well as Creepy loads up on a big left hand.
Uncle Creepy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Creepy.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Creepy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creepy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Creepy wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown throws a counter high kick but Creepy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creepy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Creepy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
Creepy takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creepy effectively controlling the action here.
Creepy throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creepy dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Creepy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Creepy throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Creepy works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Creepy throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Creepy throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown slips under a jab.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Creepy manages to circle out of the way.
Creepy lands with a cross.
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy throws a leg kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
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 blocks a jab.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Creepy closes the distance and clinches.
Creepy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creepy takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Creepy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown jabs at Creepy's body.
Creepy misses with a straight right.
Creepy scores with a jab to the body.
Creepy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Creepy counters with an inside leg kick.
Creepy cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Creepy has managed to clinch.
Creepy lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a takedown into guard.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Creepy looking for a sweep. Not yet Creepy, not yet.
Creepy seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Creepy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Creepy!
Creepy wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown pulls Creepy in close to his closed guard and prevents Creepy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Creepy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creepy is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Brown misses with a combination
and Creepy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creepy throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Creepy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Creepy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Creepy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Creepy does it's job there.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creepy moves into the clinch.
Creepy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Creepy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Creepy thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Creepy backing up. Creepy nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Creepy throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Creepy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Creepy kicks Brown off and gets to his feet.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creepy.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creepy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creepy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creepy tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Creepy drops Brown with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brown! Creepy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Creepy!
A relieved looking Uncle Creepy 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 Frankie Hollywood (ranked 1097 p4p, 143 weight class) and Matt Kuchar (ranked 2568 p4p, 283 weight class). Kuchar has chosen 21 Savage - No Heart as his entrance music. Matt Kuchar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
134 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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158 lbs
24 - 18 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuchar tries to counter with a clinch but Hollywood shakes him off and moves away.
Hollywood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hollywood with a nice cross.
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Hollywood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuchar.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuchar is looking to slow Hollywood down with leg kicks.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollywood throws a series of punches but Kuchar avoids them all with ease.
Kuchar wants to counter the offense by Hollywood and move into the clinch position.
Kuchar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hollywood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Kuchar rushes Hollywood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hollywood blocks an elbow strike.
Kuchar lands a nice elbow.
Kuchar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hollywood up against the cage.
Kuchar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuchar lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hollywood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hollywood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollywood wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuchar won't allow it.
Kuchar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuchar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hollywood blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuchar.
A frustrated look appears on Hollywood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hollywood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollywoods head.
Kuchar is leaning against Hollywood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hollywood takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Kuchar.
A short left from Kuchar.
Kuchar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kuchar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar.
Kuchar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hollywood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuchar working aggressively here.
Kuchar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollywood.
Kuchar can't find room to land a body shot as Hollywood controls the action.
Hollywood blocks an elbow strike from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Kuchar has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuchar.
Hollywood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollywood prevents a body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Kuchar back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuchar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar misses with a body punch.
Kuchar gets through Hollywood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hollywood wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuchar won't allow it.
Kuchar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses.
Hollywood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollywood takes a shot to the head.
Kuchar tries to work over Hollywood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuchar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hollywood is rocked!
Hollywood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Hollywood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollywood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hollywood with a big uppercut! Hollywood tries to clinch up but Kuchar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hollywood to the mat! Hollywood covers up and Kuchar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Kuchar!
Our winner, Matt Kuchar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 2193 p4p, 248 weight class) and Dean Fellows (ranked 2211 p4p, 250 weight class). Fellows has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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44
135 lbs
48 - 29 - 2 |
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155 lbs
16 - 21 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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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
48 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.
Fellows pushes Szczęsny up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Fellows.
Fellows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Fellows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fellows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szczęsny is looking to control Fellows's arms but Fellows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szczęsny has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Szczęsny can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Szczęsny is looking to control Fellows's arms but Fellows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szczęsny has his back to the cage.
Fellows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szczęsny backwards.
Fellows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szczęsnys head.
Szczęsny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fellows after a bit of a struggle.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain a safe position but Fellows gets an underhook and turns Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fellows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fellows throws a head punch that misses.
Fellows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Nice body punch from Fellows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Szczęsny looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Fellows moves out of range easily.
Fellows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szczęsny's head backwards.
Szczęsny is rocked!
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Szczęsny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczęsny looking to stall.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fellows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fellows lands a nice shot to the body.
Fellows working aggressively here.
A short left from Fellows.
Fellows lands with a short shot to the head.
Fellows dips a shoulder and cracks Szczęsny with a mighty uppercut! Szczęsny falls back against the cage and Fellows unloads with a barrage of strikes! Szczęsny is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fellows screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Fellows!
Dean Fellows really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory McVaughn (ranked 1671 p4p, 203 weight class) and Alexander Pedan (ranked 2554 p4p, 281 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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37
155 lbs
17 - 12 - 2 |
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145 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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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 - 12 - 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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Pedan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Pedan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Pedan working aggressively here.
Pedan misses with an elbow over the top.
McVaughn landing knees to the body.
Pedan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedan managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Pedan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn working Pedan over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
A short right from Pedan.
Pedan working aggressively here.
McVaughn tries to work over Pedan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedan tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
Pedan missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Pedan blocks it.
Pedan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pedan lands an elbow inside.
Pedan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Pedan avoids the damage to the body.
Pedan misses with the head strike.
Pedan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
Pedan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands a body punch.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Pedan's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedan lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
Pedan misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pedan pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pedan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Pedan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedan working aggressively here.
Pedan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
Pedan lands a body punch.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedan prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to work over Pedan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Pedan blocks an uppercut.
Pedan lands with a light punch inside.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedan.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedan just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pedan throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedan blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Pedan, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Pedan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pedan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedan up against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn is trying to maintain a safe position but Pedan gets an underhook and turns McVaughn into the cage.
Pedan misses with the head strike.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Pedan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedan throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Pedan.
Pedan avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedan dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
Pedan pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedan unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from McVaughn.
Pedan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Pedan.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Pedan takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedan is defending well for now.
Pedan misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedan's elbow.
Pedan trying to land knees to the body.
Pedan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedan lands an elbow that stopped McVaughn in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pedan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pedan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedan just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
Pedan digs a right hand underneath McVaughn's ribcage. McVaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pedan lands a left hand.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Pedan missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Pedan.
Pedan takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Pedan.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Pedan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn wants to stall.
McVaughn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pedan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pedan up against the cage.
Pedan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
Pedan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pedan as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedan avoids it.
A short right from Pedan.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
Pedan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn tries to stall but Pedan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pedan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
Pedan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedan lands with a short shot to the head.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Pedan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Pedan.
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 Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod.
That's time! McVaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Some wild striking there from McVaughn.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pedan.
Pedan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pedan circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Pedan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedan scores with a shot to the body.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Pedan moves out of range.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pedan can pounce on him.
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
Pedan blocking some punches.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pedan backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Pedan avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
Pedan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregory McVaughn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Pedan blocks it.
Pedan takes a knee right on the jaw!
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedan blocks it with crossed arms.
Pedan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Pedan works on McVaughn's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedan blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedan just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
Pedan pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Pedan.
Pedan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedan misses with an elbow strike.
McVaughn stalls.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan lands with a left to the head.
Pedan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedan blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn pushes off an throws an elbow but Pedan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pedan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pedan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Pedan blocks it.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Pedan back against the cage.
Pedan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
Pedan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedan tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
Pedan scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head.
Pedan lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedan.
McVaughn pushes off an throws an elbow but Pedan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn working Pedan over with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Pedan throws knees to the body.
Pedan missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedan lands a body shot.
Pedan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McVaughns head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
Pedan lands a nice uppercut.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Pedan.
Well Pedan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pedan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seve Ballesteros (ranked 1498 p4p, 182 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 785 p4p, 91 weight class). Ballesteros comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire f. Scarface & Killer Mike - Reignfall. Gadelha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Melle Mel - Step Off. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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145 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
25 - 10 - 3, fighting out of New York, Seve Ballesteros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadelha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gadelha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ballesteros's half guard.
Gadelha 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadelha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha is working for a submission of some sort.
Gadelha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gadelha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballesteros sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gadelha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gadelha trying to pass the guard but Ballesteros defending well.
Gadelha wants to work for an arm triangle but Ballesteros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha wants to take a breather but Ballesteros is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha wants to pass to mount but Ballesteros is defending the position.
Gadelha wants to work for an arm triangle but Ballesteros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gadelha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ballesteros is just riding it out for now. Gadelha eventually gives up the hold.
Gadelha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gadelha lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gadelha. Ballesteros does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Ballesteros was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ballesteros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gadelha tries to avoid it but Ballesteros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gadelha to the ground. Gadelha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gadelha throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballesteros counters with a nice body kick.
Gadelha throws out a loose jab but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gadelha misses with a straight left.
Claudio Gadelha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballesteros feints and as Gadelha raises his hands in defense, Ballesteros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ballesteros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gadelha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ballesteros's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Gadelha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gadelha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballesteros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gadelha misses with a wild body shot.
Ballesteros takes one to the chin there.
Ballesteros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ballesteros.
A swing and a miss from Gadelha.
No luck for Ballesteros with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Gadelha catches Ballesteros right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha misses with a hook.
Ballesteros has his takedown stuffed
and Gadelha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gadelha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seve Ballesteros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gadelha misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gadelha.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gadelha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gadelha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ballesteros is posturing up here but Gadelha has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ballesteros tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ballesteros has to tap! Slick submission there by Gadelha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Gadelha!
An out of breath Claudio Gadelha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cider (ranked 913 p4p, 112 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 1317 p4p, 164 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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Cider !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lizotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizotte pushes Cider up against the cage in a clinch.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Cider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lizotte.
Cider working aggressively here.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cider slips under a jab.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider throws a leg kick but Lizotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider lands a lovely overhand right.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider thuds his right hand into Lizotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Cider feints and then cracks Lizotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lizotte down.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte avoids a kick to the body.
Lizotte instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lizotte as the two fighters clinch.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cider - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lizotte.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lizotte.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cider .
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Lizotte.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizotte.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lizotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cider thumps Lizotte with a low kick.
Cider lands a jab.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Lizotte's knee but Lizotte avoids it well.
Lizotte misses with a double jab.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Lizotte is out of range.
Lizotte closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Cider .
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Lizotte.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lizotte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Lizotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cider throws a hook but Lizotte blocks it.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a chopping leg kick but Cider manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
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.
Lizotte tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizotte is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cider rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Lizotte lands with an overhand left.
Lizotte misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Lizotte walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Lizotte's head back.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lizotte ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lizotte drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Lizotte saw that one coming.
Lizotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lizotte.
Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Lizotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Lizotte there.
Lizotte scores with a three punch combo!
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lizotte lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Lizotte sizes up Cider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider scores with the left hand. Lizotte knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for Lizotte's leg but Lizotte calmly moves out of range.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Lizotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Cider misses.
Cider slips under a jab from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Cider was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Cider lunges at Lizotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lizotte's hand.
Lizotte works Cider 's body with a nice hook.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lizotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Lizotte off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Lizotte moves away and avoids it.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lizotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
enabling Lizotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider moves forwards but Lizotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cider .
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 Lizotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lizotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider wants to slow Lizotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Lizotte checks a leg kick.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Lizotte scores with a head kick.
Lizotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Cider throws a lazy body kick
and Lizotte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lizotte lands a really nice looking cross but Cider seems unphased.
Cider misses with a body kick.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Lizotte lands a leg kick that knocks Cider off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cider checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Lizotte slips under a jab from Cider .
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lizotte.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lizotte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cider blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Lizotte moved out of range.
Lizotte with a nice cross.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizotte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lizotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Lizotte defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Lizotte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lizotte misses the shot to the body.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cider tries a low kick but Lizotte avoids it.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizotte throws out the jab.
Cider tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizotte throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider throws a head kick but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Lizotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Lizotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizotte doesn't seem phased though.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Lizotte moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Lizotte as he checks the leg kick.
Lizotte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Lizotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Lizotte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte scores with a nice strike.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lizotte tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lizotte lands a slapping body shot.
Cider blocks a head kick by Lizotte.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick
and Lizotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cider thinking.
Lizotte blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lizotte throws a leg kick which misses Cider 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
Cider will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cider steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lizotte. That one must have hurt.
Cider looks to land a body kick but Lizotte moved away.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizotte misses with a few strikes there.
Lizotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
Lizotte slips a jab from Cider .
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lizotte 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephan Lizotte!
Our winner, Stephan Lizotte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Monroe (ranked 442 p4p, 49 weight class) and Kevin Hart (ranked 1168 p4p, 150 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Monroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe cracks the inside of Hart's front leg.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hart.
Hart works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Hart slips a straight right by Monroe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Hart finds it's target.
Hart lands a slapping body shot.
Hart slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hart to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe is rocked!
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Hart counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Monroe out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Hart is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart is the new lightweight champion!
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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