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GC 323 Nurmy vs Machida PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alvarez (ranked 976 p4p, 143 weight class) and James McGuire (ranked 1708 p4p, 236 weight class). McGuire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Enter Sandman . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
McGuire blocking some punches.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuire is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Alvarez clinches.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Alvarez clinches.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
McGuire darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling the position.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
McGuire wants to break free but Alvarez has control.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire gets a clinch.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alvarez - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez has McGuire pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
McGuire looks winded!
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire jumps guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
McGuire is working for takedown but Alvarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Alvarez keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvarez.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Aaron Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Alvarez tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working McGuire over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire is rocked!
A body shot lands from Alvarez.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a big right hand that drops McGuire! The killer instinct kicks in and Alvarez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Alvarez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aaron Alvarez thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 2870 p4p, 350 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 2866 p4p, 348 weight class). Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. 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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183 lbs
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173 lbs
23 - 18 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cleary's guard.
Cleary has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snitch has passed into side control.
Snitch taking a breather here.
Snitch grinds an elbow into Cleary's temple.
Cleary is looking to reverse the position.
Snitch just content to control the position.
Snitch trying to control the action but Cleary is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary gets back to half guard.
Snitch slips a nice elbow through Cleary's hands, connecting with Cleary's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cleary trying to control from the bottom.
Snitch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cleary tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snitch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cleary is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Snitch wants to free his trapped foot but Cleary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cleary trying to hold on to Snitch's head to control him but Snitch postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cleary drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snitch 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.
Cleary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snitch is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Snitch stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Snitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snitch looking to sit in guard and control but Cleary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snitch 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary throwing strikes from guard but Snitch blocks nicely.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Snitch is keeping the position.
Snitch trying to control the position.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Snitch keeps moving.
Snitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snitch is pulling down on Cleary's head. It's preventing any offense from Cleary, at least for the moment.
Cleary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cleary throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch works Cleary's body with a nice hook.
Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cleary's half guard.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cleary tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Snitch has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cleary can't escape the position.
Cleary wants to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Snitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cleary is desperately trying to improve his position but Snitch has a good base and remains in mount.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleary can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is working hard here to advance position.
Snitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snitch trying to control but Cleary is having none of it.
Cleary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary regains half guard.
Snitch is keen to just control but Cleary is a slippery customer.
Snitch controlling the pace.
Cleary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snitch winds up and cracks Cleary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cleary trying to control but Snitch postures up.
Cleary tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary can't do much from the bottom here.
Cleary tries to bench press Snitch off him but Snitch keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Snitch throws out a powerful jab.
Snitch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snitch throws a series of strikes that have Cleary backpedaling.
Cleary gets caught napping as Snitch dives in and scores a takedown. Cleary manages to retain guard.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully.
Cleary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snitch stays in close to Cleary's body and controls the position.
Cleary can't keep his opponent in guard - Snitch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cleary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snitch has picked Cleary up and slammed him! Cleary can't keep hold of the triangle and Snitch manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face as Snitch controls the position.
Cleary keeping his opponent close.
Snitch controlling from side mount.
Cleary is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Snitch controlling from side mount.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Snitch working away.
Snitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleary keeps working.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom here.
Cleary is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snitch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Snitch prevents Cleary from improving his position.
Snitch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cleary, right into the meat.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Snitch.
Cleary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snitch tests Cleary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snitch drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary working for a triangle but Snitch defends it easily.
Cleary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cleary wants to hit a switch here but Snitch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cleary there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch avoids the attempt from Cleary to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snitch 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
An out of breath Jon Snitch 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nickels (ranked 1693 p4p, 28 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 4216 p4p, 40 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickels.
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Crimson misses.
Crimson swings for the body but Nickels moves out of range.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nickels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crimson's guard.
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson has momentary wrist control but Nickels slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels postures up in Crimson's guard and throws a big left but Crimson blocks it.
Nickels is looking to work some ground and pound but Crimson has wrist control.
Nickels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crimson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crimson wants to stand up but Nickels is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels content to stall in guard here.
Nickels postures up in Crimson's guard and throws a big left but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Crimson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickels connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickels trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Nickels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crimson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crimson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nickels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickels tries to bum rush Crimson with a series of wild strikes but Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crimson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nickels moves out of range as Crimson throws a body kick.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickels catches Crimson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Nickels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels lands with a nice combination. Crimson backs away looking to recover.
Crimson is looking to clinch.
Nickels clobbers Crimson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickels looks to land a body kick but Crimson moved away.
A jab lands there for Nickels.
Crimson tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Crimson blocks a head kick by Nickels.
Crimson tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Crimson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickels swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Nickels dodges the punch combination from Crimson.
Crimson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickels was well out of range. Poor timing from Crimson.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Crimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crimson throws a right hand that Nickels ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickels also avoids with ease.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nickels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickels cracks Crimson with a good jab.
Nickels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crimson tries to clinch up.
Nickels lands with a straight right. Crimson didn't see that one coming.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickels duly obliges.
Crimson looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.
It appears Nickels was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crimson throws a nice head kick!
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickels dips to his left and cracks Crimson with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crimson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Crimson.
Nickels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Crimson.
Nickels slips a jab from Crimson.
Nickels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nickels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crimson. Crimson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crimson throws a push kick but Nickels slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Nickels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickels loads up on a big right hand but Crimson slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickels.
Crimson walks into a straight right hand from Nickels.
A left and a right from Nickels both land. Nice combination.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crimson backs up against the cage.
Nickels scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Nickels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crimson doesn't seem bothered though.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels digs a good hook to Crimson's body.
Jimmy Nickels is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crimson back to the cage. Nickels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nickels cracks Crimson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crimson.
Nickels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crimson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crimson pinned against the cage. Crimson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
Nickels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickels drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels.
Nickels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crimson has momentary wrist control but Nickels slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickels trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Nickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crimson can do to turn this around?
Nickels throwing strikes but missing.
Nickels throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickels looking to sit in guard and control but Crimson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson wants to get up but he can't break Nickels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crimson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Crimson wants to stand but Nickels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crimson being controlled here momentarily.
Crimson gets to his feet - Nickels follows without any prompting.
Nickels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crimson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crimson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickels rather than just go for the knockout.
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickels's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crimson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crimson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crimson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels lands with a kick to the temple. Crimson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nickels stuns Crimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crimson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crimson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickels scores with a hook.
Crimson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nickels dominated that second round.
That's time! Nickels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.
Crimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crimson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nickels sizes up Crimson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Crimson wants to counter with a clinch but Nickels pushes him away.
Crimson walks into a straight right hand from Nickels.
Nickels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crimson's sensitive parts.
Nickels scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickels looks to land a body kick but Crimson moved away.
And Crimson responds with a good body kick, but Nickels manages to step out the way in time.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
Crimson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nickels to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson wants to get back to his feet but Nickels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Nickels won't allow Crimson to get back to his feet.
Nickels throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickels controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickels throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
A punch combination from Crimson misses.
Nickels lands a jab to the head.
Nickels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crimson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickels scrambles back to his feet.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson throws a solid leg kick but Nickels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crimson.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crimson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crimson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crimson connects with a leg kick. Nickels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nickels thuds his shin into the meat of Crimson's side.
Crimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Culver Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels looks to land a combination but Crimson avoids it well.
Nickels misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Crimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickels cracks Crimson with an open hand slap.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Nickels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nickels scores with a sloppy right hand. Crimson should have avoided that one.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
Nickels is looking to land body kicks.
Jab by Nickels.
Crimson motions for Nickels to come forward. Crimson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimmy Nickels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crimson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickels moves out of range of the body kick.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Crimson misses.
Crimson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nickels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickels 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nickels!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 1458 p4p, 190 weight class) and Steven Cold (ranked 1417 p4p, 181 weight class). Vladimir Punchsky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punchsky!
Cold misses with a looping right.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Punchsky as he jumps to the side.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold wants to clinch up but Punchsky keeps it at a distance.
Punchsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cold scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punchsky lands the left hand.
Punchsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cold's head backwards.
Punchsky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cold slips under a jab from Punchsky.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold throws a body kick that misses.
Punchsky misses the jab.
Cold wants to clinch.
Cold thuds a left hand into Punchsky's body.
Punchsky tries to land a body kick
and Cold counters with a single leg into guard. Punchsky didn't expect that.
Cold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky pushes Cold off and gets back to his feet.
Punchsky swinging wildly here.
Punchsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky gets tackled into the cage by Cold. Cold maintains the clinch.
Punchsky blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky is trying to break free.
Cold blocks a body shot from Punchsky.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Punchsky misses with the head strike.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchsky's elbow.
Punchsky misses with a body punch.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Punchsky controls the action.
A short uppercut from Punchsky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Punchsky tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold pushes Punchsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punchsky misses with the head strike.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punchsky working aggressively here.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punchsky has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punchsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cold.
Cold tries for a takedown but Punchsky circles away easily
and Punchsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punchsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punchsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punchsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cold lands a glancing blow to the side of Punchsky's head.
Cold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cold trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Cold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Punchsky swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cold to counter with a crisp jab.
Punchsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cold.
Cold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cold throws a head kick that misses
and Punchsky counters with a straight right hand.
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Punchsky prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold scores with a shot to the side of Punchsky's head.
Punchsky misses with some punches.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cold presses Punchsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold gets through Punchsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Punchsky is rocked!
Cold presses Punchsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Punchsky to his knees! Cold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steven Cold thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 1236 p4p, 137 weight class) and Burke Heimer (ranked 1432 p4p, 161 weight class). Dee comes to the cage accompanied by Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. Burke Heimer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Burke Heimer !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee slips a jab from Heimer .
Heimer throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Heimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heimer throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heimer ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Heimer throws a big counter head kick but Dee avoids it with no problem.
Heimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Dee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Heimer 's head but Heimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimer unleashes a big counter combination but Dee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heimer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heimer avoids the body shot from Dee.
Dee misses with a hook. Heimer ducked under it nicely.
Heimer throws a nice looking combination but Dee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heimer throws a right hand that Dee ducks under and follows up with a left that Dee also avoids with ease.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Heimer moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer tries a body shot but Dee blocks it.
Dee working aggressively here.
Heimer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Heimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimer .
Heimer wants a takedown.
Heimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Heimer moves into full guard.
Heimer keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Heimer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dee takes a swing at Heimer 's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heimer is out of range and Dee settles back down.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Heimer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dee should have avoided that one.
Heimer misses with a wild body shot.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Dee slips under a jab.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Heimer scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Heimer .
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Heimer moves away and avoids it.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heimer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heimer misses with a looping right.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
Heimer misses with a body shot.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Dee cracks Heimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimer misses with a two punch combination.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dee looks to land a combination but Heimer avoids it well.
Heimer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heimer moves in looking to clinch but Dee pushes him off.
Heimer rushes Dee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heimer or not.
Heimer throws a head punch that misses.
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dee tries a body shot but Heimer blocks it.
Heimer is trying to drag Dee to the mat but Dee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Dee is going to stand back up.
Heimer wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heimer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dee is working away from the top position though.
Dee works his way into full mount!
Dee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Heimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Heimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Heimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Heimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heimer tests Dee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Heimer is out of range.
Heimer unleashes a big counter combination but Dee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dee throws a sloppy body shot
and Heimer counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Heimer .
Both fighters circling a little - Dee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heimer .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heimer .
A slow jab from Heimer misses its intended target.
Dee throws a quick counter head kick but Heimer was just out of range.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throws a hook but Heimer blocks it.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimer takes one to the side of the head.
Heimer swings widly with a right hand
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heimer has a takedown stuffed.
Heimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
Heimer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimer can do to turn this around?
Heimer slips under a jab.
Heimer tries to clinch but Dee is having none of it.
Dee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dee swings widly with a right hand
letting Heimer counter with a right hand.
Dee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heimer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dee clobbers Heimer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heimer throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee with a nice cross.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heimer throws a good cross that connects.
Heimer throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Dee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heimer under the eye.
Dee scores with a head kick. Heimer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dee can pounce on him.
Dee cracks Heimer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heimer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heimer lands with a hook. Dee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dee!
Heimer throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dee.
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
Heimer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Heimer .
Heimer lands a slapping body shot.
Heimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Heimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dee's head.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Dee lands a front kick.
Dee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimer looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Heimer slips under a jab.
Dee works Heimer 's body with a nice hook.
Dee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Dee misses
and Heimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dee throws a low kick but Heimer moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimer throws out a powerful jab.
Heimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dee looks to land a combination. Heimer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Heimer slips the punch.
Heimer clinches up against the cage.
Heimer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dee prevents it.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burke Heimer .
Heimer misses with the head strike.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Heimer tries to throw a body punch but Dee avoids it by throwing Heimer back against the cage.
Dee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Heimer regains guard immediately.
Heimer wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
Heimer controlling Dee's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Heimer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dee with a body shot.
Dee cracks Heimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dee misses the jab.
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Heimer is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Heimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Dee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Heimer ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Dee connects with a right hand. Heimer shakes it off.
Dee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heimer 's head backwards.
Heimer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heimer takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimer drives through and clinches with Dee against the cage.
Good body shot from Heimer .
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Heimer avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by Heimer .
Heimer pushes Dee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimer breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heimer checks a leg kick.
Heimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dee misses with a head kick.
Dee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heimer throws a front kick aimed at Dee's knee but Dee avoids it well.
Dee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heimer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dee scrambles back to his feet.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Heimer 's head but Heimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dee duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Dee.
As Dee backs off Heimer throws a huge counter combo but Dee manages to avoid it all.
Heimer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Heimer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dee misses with a looping right.
Dee checks the leg kick.
Dee misses with a hook.
Heimer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dee scores with a hook to the body. Heimer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dee works the jab nicely.
Heimer ducks right into an uppercut from Dee.
Heimer lands with a straight right. Dee didn't see that one coming.
Heimer walks into a straight right hand from Dee.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heimer .
Dee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heimer in his tracks.
Dee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heimer s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dee throws a leg kick which misses Heimer 's front leg but catches the back leg as Heimer tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dee.
Heimer lands a jab.
Dee connects with a looping right hand.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee misses with a hook
and Heimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heimer 's corner calls for a 1-2. Heimer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heimer misses with a hook
and Heimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - Dee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Dee misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Heimer misses the target.
A jab lands there for Dee.
Heimer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dee.
Heimer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heimer .
Dee misses with a low kick.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Heimer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Heimer - just one landing.
Dee lands with a nice combination. Heimer backs away looking to recover.
Heimer avoids the head kick by Dee.
A swing and a miss from Heimer .
Dee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heimer can pounce on him.
Burke Heimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Heimer ducks down to avoid it.
Heimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dee looks to land a body kick but Heimer moved away.
Heimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
Heimer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee throws a hook but Heimer avoids it easily.
Heimer 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimer 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heimer scrambles back to his feet.
Dee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dee, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
Klay Dee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 1429 p4p, 68 weight class) and Roar Horse (ranked 1312 p4p, 63 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boskins takes a step back to recover.
Boskins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horse.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses.
Horse swinging wildly here.
Horse misses with a shot to the body
and Boskins counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Horse misses its intended target.
Boskins throws a body shot but no joy.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boskins.
Boskins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horse counters with a body kick that stops Boskins in his tracks momentarily.
Horse lands a nice hook to Boskins's body. Boskins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Horse throws a combination. Boskins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse misses with a head kick.
Horse is looking to land body kicks.
Horse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horse dips to his left and cracks Boskins with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horse.
A cross from Horse lands.
Horse lands a left and a right that send Boskins crashing to the mat, dazed. Horse thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boskins tries to land a body kick
and Horse counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boskins! Horse lets Boskins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Boskins is rocked!
Horse slips a jab and a cross from Boskins.
Horse feints and then cracks Boskins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boskins down.
Horse throws a looping overhand right but Boskins ducks down to avoid it.
Horse cracks Boskins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boskins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Horse pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boskins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roar Horse!
Roar Horse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 1472 p4p, 220 weight class) and Joe Walcott (ranked 1366 p4p, 207 weight class). Walcott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Way Of The Fist. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dassler.
Dassler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dassler has managed to clinch.
Walcott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dassler or not.
Walcott pushes off an throws an elbow but Dassler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walcott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walcott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dassler is trying to drag Walcott to the mat but Walcott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dassler blocks an uppercut.
Dassler tries to score a body lock takedown but Walcott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Walcott manages to get underhooks.
Dassler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walcott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott tries to work over Dassler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
Walcott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dassler is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott pushes Dassler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Walcott tries a body shot but Dassler blocks it.
Dassler goes for a takedown attempt but Walcott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walcott.
Walcott jabs at Dassler's body.
Walcott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Walcott
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walcott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler is trying to get an arm triangle but Walcott is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walcott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walcott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dassler with the ground and pound but Walcott regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Walcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dassler stopping the sweep attempt from Walcott.
Dassler throws an elbow that misses. Walcott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dassler's guard. Nice move by Walcott!
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walcott defends it easily.
Walcott stays in close to Dassler's body and controls the position.
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walcott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walcott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walcott has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walcott is aware though and is defending well.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Walcott from controlling successfully.
Dassler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walcott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walcott is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Walcott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Walcott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walcott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Walcott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dassler trying to advance position but Walcott counters by regaining guard.
Rudi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dassler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott prevents Dassler from improving position.
Dassler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walcott rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dassler's guard! Nice work there by Walcott!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walcott defends it easily.
Walcott landing some decent shots from guard.
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walcott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walcott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walcott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dassler wants to sweep but no luck.
Walcott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walcott avoids a guillotine attempt 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.
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walcott is aware though and is defending well.
Dassler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walcott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walcott defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walcott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walcott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dassler looking for a triangle here. Walcott is fighting it but it looks tight! Dassler pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Walcott is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rudi Dassler!
Rudi Dassler very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Joe Walcott had this to say: 'WTF?!? Gamma is a joke. Anyway Pit Bull Development is the best. I am always so focused because of that shit. Anyone who says different can suck a dick.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 947 p4p, 115 weight class) and Monte Cassino (ranked 756 p4p, 93 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Cassino!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pearson. That one must have hurt.
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pearson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson forces Cassino back against the cage and clinches.
Cassino managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Cassino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson drives through and clinches with Cassino against the cage.
Cassino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Pearson slips under a jab from Cassino.
Pearson tries to move into range but Cassino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cassino misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a head kick that Cassino semi-blocks.
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson slips a straight right by Cassino.
Pearson cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pearson lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Pearson pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Pearson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cassino takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Pearson.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Cassino is avoiding it.
Cassino moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Pearson.
Pearson lands a head shot.
Pearson slips a jab from Cassino.
Pearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Pearson blocks the body kick.
Pearson throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Pearson throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pearson throws a combination. Cassino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cassino 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.
Pearson lands a high kick!
Pearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cassino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Pearson coming out on top.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pearson misses with a shot to the body
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson thows a body kick. Cassino tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pearson slips a jab from Cassino.
Pearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Pearson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cassino if he has to take too many more of those.
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson takes one on the button.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Pearson checks a low kick from Cassino.
Pearson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cassino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pearson lands a slapping body shot.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson checks the leg kick.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Cassino's belly button to the back.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassino, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassino can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassino avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pearson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Cassino fakes the body blow, causing Pearson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pearson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Cassino!
A less than humble Monte Cassino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1002 p4p, 150 weight class) and Vince Neil (ranked 1361 p4p, 205 weight class). Revazshvili kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Georgia National Anthem. Neil comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Side kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vince Neil!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili fails with the takedown
and Neil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Revazshvili missing with a left hand there. Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neil looks to land a body kick but Revazshvili moved away.
Revazshvili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neil is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Revazshvili connects with a body shot.
Revazshvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neil.
Revazshvili scores with a jab. Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Revazshvili on the side of the head.
Neil throws a head kick but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Neil scores with a head kick. Revazshvili tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil cracks Revazshvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Revazshvili moves out of range of the body kick.
Revazshvili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neil lunges at Revazshvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Revazshvili's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil throws a series of punches but Revazshvili avoids them all with ease.
Revazshvili is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Revazshvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Revazshvili moves out of range easily.
Neil thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Revazshvili if he has to take too many more of those.
Neil lands a high kick!
Revazshvili gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vince Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Revazshvili.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Revazshvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Revazshvili slips under a jab.
Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
Revazshvili appears to be looking for a big counter.
Neil slips under a 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!
Revazshvili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neil counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neil moves away.
Neil scores with a jab.
Revazshvili throws a shot from downtown. Neil moves away and avoids it.
Revazshvili throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Revazshvili takes a swing at Neil's ribcage but misses.
Revazshvili tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revazshvili misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Neil counter with a right hand.
Neil slips a jab and a cross from Revazshvili.
Neil throws a right and a left that Revazshvili avoids nicely.
Neil cracks Revazshvili with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Revazshvili.
Neil misses with a looping right.
Revazshvili misses with a jab to the body
and Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili misses the body punch
and Neil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Revazshvili thinking.
Neil blocks a jab.
Neil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neil lands a high kick!
Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili scores with a shot to the body.
Neil throws a hook but Revazshvili avoids it easily.
Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Revazshvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Revazshvili avoids the body shot from Neil.
Revazshvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neil on the side of the head.
Revazshvili takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Revazshvili takes a swing at Neil's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Neil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Revazshvili looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Neil throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Neil does it's job there.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neil.
Neil cracks the inside of Revazshvili's front leg.
Neil cracks Revazshvili with a good jab.
Neil lands a big right hand that sends Revazshvili crashing to the mat! Neil stays standing though and waves Revazshvili back to his feet!
Revazshvili is rocked!
Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Revazshvili misses the target.
Oh Revazshvili is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neil throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili missing with a left hand there. Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Revazshvili seems to have got his legs back now.
Neil misses with a straight right.
Revazshvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Neil tenderised Revazshvili's leg. Revazshvili is trying to keep his angry face on.
Neil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Revazshvili had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Neil lands with a straight right. Revazshvili didn't see that one coming.
Revazshvili closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neil circles away.
Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Revazshvili.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Neil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Revazshvili lands a really nice looking cross but Neil seems unphased.
Neil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Neil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Neil looks to land a body kick but Revazshvili moved away.
Neil loads up on a big right hand but Revazshvili slips the punch.
Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Revazshvili misses the target.
Revazshvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil throws a sloppy head kick
and Revazshvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Revazshvili or perhaps it was just good defense by Neil, which made it look bad.
Revazshvili lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Revazshvili doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil swings widly with a right hand
and Revazshvili counters with a one-two to the body.
Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Revazshvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neil connects with an inside leg kick.
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revazshvili.
Neil takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses.
Neil looks to land a body kick but Revazshvili moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revazshvili takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Revazshvili moves away.
Revazshvili looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil slips a jab and a cross from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Neil scores with a jab. Revazshvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neil lands a lovely overhand right.
Neil scores with a sloppy right hand. Revazshvili should have avoided that one.
Vince Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil misses with a straight left.
Neil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Revazshvili misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neil jabs Revazshvili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neil connects with an inside leg kick.
Neil feints and then cracks Revazshvili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Revazshvili down.
Revazshvili lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili connects with a body shot that sends Neil's belly button to the back.
Neil dodges the punch combination from Revazshvili.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Revazshvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Revazshvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Revazshvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Revazshvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Neil avoids the body shot from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil throws a hook to the side of Revazshvili's head but Revazshvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil missing with a left hand there. Revazshvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neil misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Revazshvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vince Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Revazshvili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
A head kick from Neil lands but Revazshvili takes it in his stride.
Neil throws a right hand that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a right hand to the body.
Neil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Revazshvili.
Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Revazshvili.
Neil walks into a stiff left hand from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revazshvili throws a body punch but Neil moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vince Neil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Revazshvili misses with a straight right.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Revazshvili.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revazshvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Revazshvili connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Revazshvili. Those never looked like landing.
Revazshvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Neil slips a jab and a cross from Revazshvili.
Neil throws a series of punches but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Revazshvili eats them both and turns towards Neil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination. Neil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revazshvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Revazshvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili misses with the combination.
Neil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neil avoids the body shot from Revazshvili.
Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Revazshvili counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Revazshvili might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Revazshvili throws a sloppy body shot
and Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Revazshvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Neil moves out of range.
Neil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Revazshvili. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Revazshvili misses its intended target.
Revazshvili connects with a looping right hand.
Revazshvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levan Revazshvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil throws a head kick that misses
and Revazshvili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Revazshvili misses with a left hand
and Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil cracks Revazshvili with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Neil has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Revazshvili to stand back up!
Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Revazshvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Revazshvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neil catches Revazshvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Neil! Revazshvili is out on his feet! Neil rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Revazshvili is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Revazshvili is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Neil!
Vince Neil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalabib Nurmy (ranked 882 p4p, 129 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 805 p4p, 113 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalabib Nurmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmy.
Nurmy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machida parries the strikes from Nurmy easily there. Nurmy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machida to escape.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmy scores with punches from side control.
Nurmy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmy keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida tries to buck Nurmy off but Nurmy is having none of it.
Nurmy working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmy.
Nurmy throwing strikes but Machida manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nurmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmy gets back to half guard.
Nurmy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nurmy looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmy moves into full guard.
Nurmy looking to control but Machida passes into half guard.
Nurmy tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmy trying to control here.
Nurmy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Machida prevents Nurmy from improving his position.
Nurmy regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmy is on top in guard.
Nurmy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmy throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Nurmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Nurmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.
Machida felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmy 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.
Nurmy in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.
Nurmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Nurmy dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida throws a head kick that Nurmy semi-blocks.
Nurmy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
Machida defending well as Nurmy loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida throws a body punch but Nurmy moves out of range.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmy tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmy looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurmy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmy scoring with punches and elbows.
Nurmy lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
Nurmy advances nicely into full mount.
Nurmy avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Machida manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Machida, under a barage of strikes from Nurmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida wants to control but Nurmy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmy lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Nurmy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to roll over but Nurmy keeps him under control.
Machida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nurmy throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Nurmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Nurmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Nurmy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmy working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machida is trying is best to control the position here.
Nurmy is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmy to get the leverage.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmy misses with a head shot. Machida uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurmy wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Nurmy postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Nurmy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nurmy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nurmy lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmy misses the jab.
Nurmy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmy works over Machida with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida pulls Nurmy in close to prevent any damage.
Machida is continuing to stall.
Nurmy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida pulls Nurmy in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Nurmy postures up.
Nurmy throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmy postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmy lands with a cross.
Machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurmy scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khalabib Nurmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmy drives through with a takedown into Machida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida pulls Nurmy in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Nurmy stands up over Machida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmy postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Nurmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalabib Nurmy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmy trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Nurmy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmy forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nurmy seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabib Nurmy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmy, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabib Nurmy!
A relieved looking Khalabib Nurmy 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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