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RRFC 8: Burrows vs Sir PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdulmuslim Malikov (ranked 7224 p4p, 560 weight class) and Lokee Hyde (ranked 24284 p4p, 594 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdulmuslim Malikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lokee Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hyde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hyde.
Hyde has Malikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hyde has picked Malikov up - he's going for a ride! Hyde dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hyde content to control rather than advance.
Hyde is trying to control the action in half guard but Malikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hyde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hyde moves nicely into side control.
Hyde controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malikov tries to get out of the position.
Hyde wants to control but Malikov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde is trying to get an arm triangle but Malikov is defending well.
Hyde trying to control the position but Malikov is working away.
Malikov tries to bench press Hyde off him but Hyde keeps the position.
Hyde creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hyde wants to control but Malikov is keeping him busy.
Malikov tries to improve position but can't.
Malikov trying to remain calm as Hyde controls from the top position.
Hyde trying to control the action but Malikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hyde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malikov, who protects the arm well.
Malikov is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde trying to control the position but Malikov is working away.
Hyde lands a few punches from side control.
Malikov is looking for a sweep.
Hyde wants to control but Malikov is keeping him busy.
Malikov tries to buck Hyde off but Hyde is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyde advances to full mount.
Hyde controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Malikov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Malikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Hyde has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hyde controlling the position easily from mount.
Malikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hyde trying to control but Malikov is having none of it.
Malikov is bucking up trying to escape but Hyde cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Malikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hyde.
Malikov working to try and regain half guard.
Hyde working Malikov over with strikes here.
Hyde with the ground and pound from mount.
Hyde working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Malikov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hyde! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lokee Hyde!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lolohea Faaloloto (ranked 5932 p4p, 513 weight class) and Andy Lettis (ranked 4906 p4p, 451 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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159 lbs
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lolohea Faaloloto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Lettis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Lettis blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Lettis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lolohea Faaloloto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lettis blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
A little jabbing left from Lettis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faaloloto swinging wildly here.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLettis.
Lettis missing with a left hand there. Faaloloto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto blocks a head kick by Lettis.
Faaloloto misses with the combination.
Faaloloto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLettis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lettis looks to land a right hand but Faaloloto moved out of range.
Lettis avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
A punch combination from Faaloloto misses.
Lettis loads up on a big right hand but Faaloloto slips the punch.
Faaloloto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lettis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faaloloto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faaloloto is breathing heavily.
Faaloloto blocks a head kick by Lettis.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and Lettis moves out of range easily.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faaloloto moves out of range of the strikes.
Faaloloto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto slips a jab from Lettis.
Lettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faaloloto.
Lettis is looking to clinch but Faaloloto is avoiding it.
Faaloloto throws a lazy head kick
and Lettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Lettis.
Lettis throws the left hand but Faaloloto avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Lettis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lettis misses with a hook.
Faaloloto ducks under a wild hook from Lettis.
Lettis blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lettis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faaloloto circles away.
Lettis misses with an uppercut.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Lettis misses with a straight right.
Lettis lands a head kick that stumbles Faaloloto and the fighters go to the mat.
Faaloloto is rocked!
Faaloloto wants to stand up but Lettis is controlling him.
Oh Faaloloto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Faaloloto is retaining full guard.
Faaloloto is working an open guard so Lettis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Faaloloto seems to have got his legs back now.
Lettis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faaloloto blocks a jab.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Lettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lettis has managed to clinch.
Lettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lettis.
Faaloloto swinging wildly here.
Faaloloto slips a straight right by Lettis.
Nice defenses there by Faaloloto.
Lolohea Faaloloto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lettis tries to clinch up but Faaloloto circles away and keeps his distance.
Faaloloto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lettis is looking to clinch.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lettis throws a sloppy head kick and Faaloloto moves out of range easily.
Lettis tries to clinch up.
Lettis throws a lazy right hand but Faaloloto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lettis throws a head kick but Faaloloto moves out of range.
Lettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lettis throws an overhand right that lands on Faaloloto's shoulder, as Faaloloto tries to avoid the shot.
Lettis scores with a jab to the head.
Lettis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Faaloloto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faaloloto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lettis avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faaloloto!
Lettis throws a lazy right hand but Faaloloto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Lettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faaloloto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lettis.
Faaloloto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lettis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lettis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faaloloto moves out of range as Lettis strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lettis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faaloloto staying out of range there.
Lettis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Andy Lettis has been cut.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Lettis throws out a counter right but Faaloloto avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Faaloloto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faaloloto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lettis! But no joy.
Lettis throws a lazy right hand but Faaloloto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lettis loads up on a big right hand but Faaloloto slips the punch.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and Lettis moves out of range easily.
Lettis tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faaloloto.
Lettis throws a hook but Faaloloto blocks it.
Lettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faaloloto blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lettis misses with a straight left.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and Lettis moves out of range easily.
Lettis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Faaloloto throws a sloppy head kick and Lettis moves out of range easily.
Lettis misses with a looping left.
Faaloloto moves away from the strike by Lettis.
Lettis wants to clinch up but Faaloloto keeps it at a distance.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Lettis throws a sloppy head kick and Faaloloto moves out of range easily.
Lolohea Faaloloto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lettis throws the left hand but Faaloloto avoids the punch easily.
As Lettis looks to move away, Faaloloto throws a big counter combo but Lettis just gets out of the way.
Faaloloto swats away the attempt to clinch by Lettis.
Faaloloto ducks under a wild hook from Lettis.
Faaloloto tries a head kick but it misses.
Faaloloto avoids the head kick by Lettis.
A big right from Lettis misses.
Andy Lettis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lettis looks to move away, Faaloloto throws a big counter combo but Lettis just gets out of the way.
Lettis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lettis blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto slips a straight right by Lettis.
Lettis wants to clinch up but Faaloloto keeps it at a distance.
Lettis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lettis throws a jab when Faaloloto was well out of range.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lettis throws a hook but Faaloloto blocks it.
Lettis is looking to clinch.
Faaloloto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faaloloto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lettis throws a hook to the side of Faaloloto's head but Faaloloto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Lettis as he connects with a hook.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses.
Lettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lettis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Faaloloto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lettis.
Lettis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faaloloto is looking for a counter combo.
Lettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lettis wants to clinch.
Faaloloto moves out of range as Lettis strikes.
Faaloloto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Faaloloto fails to land with a series of punches.
Lettis throws a lazy right hand but Faaloloto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lettis.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lettis.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Lettis misses with an uppercut. Faaloloto saw that one coming.
Faaloloto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lettis.
Faaloloto staying out of range there.
Faaloloto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lettis.
Lettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lettis is looking to clinch but Faaloloto is avoiding it.
A combination from Faaloloto does no damage.
Faaloloto blocks a head kick by Lettis.
Lettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lettis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Lettis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lettis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lettis missing with a left hand there. Faaloloto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Faaloloto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faaloloto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Faaloloto.
Faaloloto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lettis throws a head kick but Faaloloto moves out of range.
Faaloloto slips a straight right by Lettis.
Faaloloto 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.
Faaloloto avoids the body shot from Lettis.
Lettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lettis. Faaloloto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lettis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lettis looks to land a left hand but Faaloloto moved out of range nicely.
Lettis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lettis misses with a hook.
Faaloloto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Lettis misses its intended target.
Lettis avoids the head kick by Faaloloto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lettis! But no joy.
Lettis tries to clinch up.
Faaloloto slips a straight right by Lettis.
Faaloloto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Lettis.
Lettis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faaloloto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Faaloloto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lettis tries to clinch but Faaloloto is having none of it.
Lettis looks to land a left hand but Faaloloto moved out of range nicely.
Faaloloto throws a series of punches but Lettis avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lettis misses with an uppercut. Faaloloto saw that one coming.
Lettis misses with a head kick.
Faaloloto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Faaloloto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faaloloto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lettis throws out the jab.
Lettis blocks a head kick by Faaloloto.
Faaloloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lettis misses with an uppercut.
Faaloloto slips under a jab.
Lettis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faaloloto throws a right and a left that Lettis avoids nicely.
Lettis shoots in but Faaloloto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloloto throws a right hand that Lettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lettis also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Lettis.
Lettis rushes Faaloloto and presses him up against the cage.
Faaloloto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andy Lettis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lettis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Lettis throws an overhand right that lands on Faaloloto's shoulder, as Faaloloto tries to avoid the shot.
Lettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lettis misses with a hook.
Lettis throws a hook but Faaloloto avoids it easily.
Faaloloto keeps the fight on the outside.
Lettis throws a looping overhand right but Faaloloto ducks down to avoid it.
Faaloloto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Lettis.
Lettis is looking to clinch but Faaloloto is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lettis throws a jab when Faaloloto was well out of range.
Lettis throws a hook to the side of Faaloloto's head but Faaloloto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faaloloto blocks a head kick by Lettis.
Faaloloto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faaloloto misses with a head kick.
Lettis throws a head kick that misses.
Lettis throws a head kick but Faaloloto moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Faaloloto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lettis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faaloloto slips a straight right by Lettis.
Faaloloto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faaloloto swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Lettis.
Well Lettis 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Lettis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dobbs (ranked 2421 p4p, 149 weight class) and Dolph Cyrus (ranked 4244 p4p, 212 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dobbs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dont fear the reaper, Blue oyster cult.. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dolph Cyrus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Cyrus. Those never looked like landing.
Dobbs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cyrus darts in and clinches Dobbs up against the cage.
Dobbs stalling in the clinch but Cyrus improves position.
Cyrus is struggling to control the position.
Cyrus lands an uppercut.
Dobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cyrus walks away with a smile on his face. Dobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dobbs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cyrus!
Dobbs cracks Cyrus with a big elbow.
Dobbs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cyrus tries to escape but Dobbs is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs cracks Cyrus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cyrus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbs seems to be looking for submissions.
Dobbs is trying to control. Cyrus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dobbs winds up and cracks Cyrus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dobbs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyrus pushes Dobbs off looking to stand but Dobbs dives back in and keeps control.
Dobbs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dobbs trying to control the action but Cyrus is working from the bottom.
Dobbs trying to mount his opponent but Cyrus defends it.
Dobbs working the head and body with strikes.
Dobbs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cyrus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cyrus wants to improve his position but Dobbs is controlling well.
Cyrus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dobbs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cyrus is rocked!
Cyrus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dobbs decides to return to a standing position.
Cyrus is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobbs finish him?
Dobbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cyrus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cyrus out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Dobbs!
Dave Dobbs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I take peoples souls.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Alcatraz (ranked 4315 p4p, 418 weight class) and Tom Creature (ranked 4975 p4p, 451 weight class). Tom Creature is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Alcatraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Creature!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creature paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Creature listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Creature both land. Nice combination.
Alcatraz is looking to clinch.
Creature gets a clinch.
Creature lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alcatraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcatraz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creature looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creature holding on.
Creature tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alcatraz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creature is looking to reverse the position.
Creature dodges the ground and pound from Alcatraz.
Creature is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alcatraz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Creature tries to improve position but can't.
Alcatraz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Creature tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alcatraz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alcatraz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Creature is trying to improve his position.
Alcatraz wants to control for a moment but Creature uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Creature is looking for a sweep. Alcatraz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz is keen to just control but Creature is a slippery customer.
Creature has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alcatraz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alcatraz!
Creature is trying to improve his position.
What's Creature going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creature looking for a sweep but Alcatraz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creature really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Creature slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Creature is trying to control but can't.
Creature slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alcatraz trying to control but Creature is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz stops Creature from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creature throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but Creature keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alcatraz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creature as he avoids it easily.
Creature scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tom Creature is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Creature clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alcatraz tries to pull guard but Creature forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcatraz just leaning against Creature, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Creature dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Creature looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creature throws a shot to the body.
Creature ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcatraz moves away.
Johny Alcatraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creature looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcatraz is just out of range.
Creature takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Creature missing with a left hand there. Alcatraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creature stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcatraz.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alcatraz or perhaps it was just good defense by Creature, which made it look bad.
Creature is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creature tries to sprawl but Alcatraz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Creature pushes Alcatraz off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creature paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcatraz is defended easily by Creature.
Creature doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Creature gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Creature has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcatraz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creature pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Alcatraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creature makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alcatraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creature throws a series of strikes that have Alcatraz backpedaling.
Alcatraz tries for a takedown but Creature circles away easily
and Creature counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creature is fending him off so far but Alcatraz persists. Nope, Creature circles away and we're back to standing.
Tom Creature seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creature looks to land a combination. Alcatraz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Johny Alcatraz has been cut.
Alcatraz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcatraz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Creature scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alcatraz is rocked!
Creature circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alcatraz to the canvas! Alcatraz doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Creature keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Creature!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Southern Goon (ranked 3578 p4p, 367 weight class) and Lee Lyons (ranked 3343 p4p, 349 weight class). Lee Lyons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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162 lbs
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158 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Southern Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goon tries to avoid it but Lyons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goon to the ground. Goon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goon connects with the punch.
Lyons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lyons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lyons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lyons misses with a takedown
and Lyons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lyons is rocked!
Goon lands with a right and another and another! Lyons is in big trouble! Goon lands again and this time it's lights out for Lyons! A quality knockout there for Goon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Southern Goon!
After winning the bout, Southern Goon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dwight (ranked 3570 p4p, 306 weight class) and Danny Wood (ranked 3503 p4p, 295 weight class). Wood has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotyze as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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157 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Dwight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Wood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood unleashes a big counter combination but Dwight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Dwight misses
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Dwight scores with a four punch combination!
Dwight lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Wood can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dwight and Wood drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dwight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Dwight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 1822 p4p, 233 weight class) and Mamoru Isigava (ranked 3311 p4p, 357 weight class). Neil comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In the end. Isigava has chosen Short But Seems Long, Time of Our Life as his entrance music. Luke Neil has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamoru Isigava!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isigava fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neil leaves Isigava with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Isigava fails with the takedown
and Neil counters with a left to the body.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Isigava fails to land the takedown.
Isigava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neil as he avoids it easily.
Isigava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Isigava throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neil's waist but Neil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Isigava off to one side.
Isigava shoots and misses
and Neil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Isigava looks winded!
Isigava with a poor takedown
and Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mamoru Isigava has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Isigava doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Neil counter with a right hand.
Neil cracks Isigava with an uppercut from hell and Isigava crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Neil's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Isigava is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil controlling from the top position.
Isigava is still in real trouble! Can Neil finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isigava seems to have recovered his senses.
Isigava wants to get back to his feet but Neil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neil is standing up over Isigava. Isigava looks to escape but Neil dives into side control.
Isigava is trying to escape the position but Neil is controlling the position.
Neil tries to move into full mount but can't pass Isigava's legs.
Neil taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Isigava is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Neil is controlling him well.
Isigava is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isigava closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neil did well to prevent Isigava getting side control.
Neil is trying to stand up here but Isigava is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Isigava thows a huge punch but Neil dodges it nicely.
Isigava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neil tries to get out of the position.
Isigava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Isigava there.
Ground and pound from Isigava.
Isigava has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Isigava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil is trying to stand back up but Isigava is controlling him
Isigava lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Isigava thows a huge punch but Neil dodges it nicely.
Isigava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neil is looking to escape.
Isigava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Isigava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Isigava's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Isigava shoots and misses
and Neil counters with a one-two to the body.
Isigava shoots in and drives through. Neil sprawls well.
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a nice uppercut.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Isigava fails with the takedown
and Neil counters with a nice body shot.
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a left and a right that stings Isigava.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil drops Isigava with a big left hand and mounts him. Isigava is in big trouble!
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!
Neil controlling from mount.
Isigava is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Isigava is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Isigava squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Neil controlling the pace for now.
Isigava wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neil looking to control and managing it successfully.
Neil continues to stall.
Isigava is trying to stand up.
Isigava is squirming around, avoiding Neil's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isigava is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Neil content just to control the position here.
Isigava is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Neil controlling from mount.
Isigava wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neil content just to control the position here.
Isigava is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamoru Isigava's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Neil tries to bum rush Isigava with a series of wild strikes but Isigava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isigava can do to turn this around?
Isigava has his takedown stuffed
and Neil counters with a left and a right that stings Isigava.
Isigava shoots in for a takedown but Neil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isigava with a poor takedown
and Neil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamoru Isigava.
Neil misses with the combination.
Neil lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neil lands a nice hook to Isigava's body. Isigava takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isigava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Isigava throws a wild hook but Neil just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Isigava gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Neil raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Neil!
A relieved looking Luke Neil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mamoru Isigava stepped up to the mic, saying 'Your win is pathetic and everyone's know it!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Konds (ranked 4213 p4p, 467 weight class) and Kario Rack (ranked 2530 p4p, 318 weight class). Georgi Konds has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgi Konds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kario Rack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konds's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Konds duly obliges.
Konds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konds throws a combination that misses
so Rack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rack should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Rack.
Let's hope that Rack has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rack won't allow Konds to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konds trying to keep a closed guard but Rack is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Konds 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rack has eaten all the pies!
Konds swinging wildly here.
Konds throws a right hand that Rack ducks under and follows up with a left that Rack also avoids with ease.
Konds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konds misses with a double jab
and Rack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rack preventing the sweep.
Konds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rack won't allow Konds to sweep him here.
Konds managing to control the position.
Konds controls Rack momentarily but Rack frees himself.
Rack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rack preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Konds misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Konds.
We've been informed that Rack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Konds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Rack tries to counter it with a takedown but Konds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Konds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rack circles away quickly and effectively.
Rack avoids the body shot from Konds.
Konds misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konds throws a series of punches but Rack avoids them all with ease.
Georgi Konds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konds works the jab nicely.
Konds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konds tries to bum rush Rack with a series of wild strikes but Rack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Konds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Konds misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Konds.
Konds scores with a three punch combo!
Konds throws a nice looking combination but Rack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Konds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Konds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Konds fails to land with a series of punches.
Konds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rack circles away quickly and effectively.
Rack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Konds throws a nice looking combination but Rack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konds scores with the left hand. Rack knows he should have avoided that one.
Georgi Konds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konds lands with an uppercut that bounces Rack off the cage and back into range.
Konds misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rack's head.
Konds misses the shot to the body.
Konds backing away here, and Rack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Konds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rack feints the counter takedown.
Rack staying out of range there.
As Konds backs off Rack throws a huge counter combo but Konds manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rack circles away quickly and effectively.
Rack appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Konds does no damage.
Rack feints the counter takedown.
Konds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Konds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Konds.
Konds lands a glancing blow to the side of Rack's head.
Konds misses with an uppercut. Rack saw that one coming.
And Rack tries to counter it with a takedown but Konds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Konds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konds misses with a combination
and Rack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Konds!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konds pushes Rack away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rack gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Konds tries to improve position but can't.
Konds is trying to work for a sweep but Rack has mounted him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rack content just to control the position here.
Rack pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rack mounts Konds! Really nice guard pass there!
Konds manages to control the position for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Konds is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konds tries to buck Rack off but he can't manage it.
Rack prevents Konds from getting the reversal.
Konds tries to hold on but Rack pushes him away.
Rack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rack.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Konds is looking to escape.
Rack avoids the attempt from Konds to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgi Konds dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Konds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rack.
Konds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Konds's guard.
Konds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Konds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Konds tries to get out of the position.
Konds looking for a sweep. Not yet Konds, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rack is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Konds connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Konds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Konds feints a jab promting Rack to slip. Konds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rack slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Konds does no damage.
Rack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Konds defends it well.
Konds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Konds.
Rack avoids the body shot from Konds.
Sloppy strikes from Konds. Those never looked like landing.
Rack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Konds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rack can do to turn this around?
Konds misses with a wild combination.
Konds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rack.
And Rack tries to counter it with a takedown but Konds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konds misses with a few strikes there.
Rack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Konds tries to bum rush Rack with a series of wild strikes but Rack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Konds throws a nice looking combination but Rack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Konds misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konds misses with a series of wild punches.
Rack with the counter takedown but Konds avoids it easily.
Konds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Konds throws an off balance right hand
and Rack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Konds is wriggling around but Rack manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Rack 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.
Rack is thwarting Konds's attempts to control the position.
Kario Rack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgi Konds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konds is controlling Rack's trapped leg to prevent Rack from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgi Konds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgi Konds!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Fighter C (ranked 2097 p4p, 274 weight class) and Dwayne Haskins (ranked 2811 p4p, 336 weight class). Dwayne Haskins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Test Fighter C!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins slips under a jab.
Haskins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter C.
Haskins lands with a cross.
Fighter C takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haskins lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter C misses with a jab to the body
and Haskins counters with a nice body shot.
Fighter C misses with a wild body shot.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Fighter C.
Haskins scores with a punch to the head.
Fighter C is rocked!
Fighter C looks to land a combination but Haskins avoids it well.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter C definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haskins defending well as Fighter C loads up on a big left hand.
Haskins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fighter C is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fighter C throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haskins lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fighter C falls backwards - clearly groggy! Haskins dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!
Dwayne Haskins is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clive Burrows (ranked 1932 p4p, 258 weight class) and Pablo Sir (ranked 2447 p4p, 309 weight class). Pablo Sir will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clive Burrows!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Sir!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir gets caught napping as Burrows dives in and scores a takedown. Sir manages to retain guard.
Sir is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Burrows frees his head nicely. Oh but Sir has switched to an armbar! Burrows is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pablo Sir!
Pablo Sir is the new welterweight champion!
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