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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Mayer (ranked 5360 p4p, 164 weight class) and Lucjan Grabowski (ranked 5889 p4p, 170 weight class). Tim Mayer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
Grabowski with the counter takedown but Mayer avoids it easily.
Mayer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grabowski is looking to stand up but Mayer won't let him.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grabowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grabowski advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grabowski is pressing down on Mayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayer is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grabowski is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer is staying active underneath Grabowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grabowski trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Grabowski not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grabowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayer fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grabowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayer tries to counter by clinching up but Grabowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayer lands with a hook. Grabowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Lucjan Grabowski has been cut.
Mayer shoots for a takedown but Grabowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grabowski feints the counter takedown.
Mayer tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayer lands a big head kick that sends Grabowski tumbling to the mat! Mayer takes a step backwards and waves Grabowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mayer tries to clinch up but Grabowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grabowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayer circles away.
Grabowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer.
Grabowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Grabowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski fails with the takedown
and Mayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Grabowski as Mayer shoots in.
Mayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski shoots and misses
and Mayer counters with a good low kick that Grabowski was not able to check.
Grabowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Mayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucjan Grabowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grabowski tries to clinch but Mayer is having none of it.
Tim Mayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grabowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tim Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucjan Grabowski.
Mayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabowski tries to avoid it but Mayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabowski to the ground. Grabowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grabowski closes the distance but Mayer moves to the side
and Mayer counters with a body kick that stops Grabowski in his tracks momentarily.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grabowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Grabowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Mayer.
Mayer goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mayer goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Grabowski stumbles back but Mayer runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Grabowski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Grabowski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Mayer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opel Astra (ranked 3582 p4p, 125 weight class) and Abel Frey (ranked 3579 p4p, 124 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opel Astra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abel Frey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frey tries to clinch but Astra moves away
and Astra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Astra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frey tries to avoid it but Astra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frey to the ground. Frey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Astra.
Astra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Astra tries to break the clinch but Frey is controlling the position.
Astra jumps guard and drags Frey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Astra seems keen to control Frey's posture.
Astra 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra seems keen to control Frey's posture.
Astra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frey is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Frey preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Astra throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astra throws a head kick that misses
and Frey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Astra really felt that one!
Astra shoots in for a double leg but Frey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frey throws a hook but Astra avoids it easily.
Frey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frey shoots in but Astra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Astra clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Astra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opel Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frey gets through Astra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Astra could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Astra prevents the takedown attempt.
Frey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astra pulls guard.
Frey stopping the sweep attempt from Astra.
Astra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Astra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra keeping full guard, as Frey tries to pass.
Astra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astra tries to get out of the position.
Frey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Astra is proving hard to escape from.
Astra looking to control.
Frey wants to control from the top but Astra keeps moving.
Frey wants to stand and escape but instead Astra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Frey is trying to control the position but Astra postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Astra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frey's head.
Astra scoring with some ground and pound.
Frey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astra passes Frey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Astra is nestled in close to Frey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Astra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astra 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.
Opel Astra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frey looks for a takedown but Astra sprawls well.
Astra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frey but Frey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Astra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. Frey tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opel Astra. 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.
Astra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Frey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey is looking to improve his position.
Astra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frey gets back to full guard.
Astra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Astra slips nicely into half guard.
Frey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Astra lands a nice short elbow.
Frey is looking to control Astra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frey avoid being mounted?
Astra seems to be working for a kimura but Frey defends the submission attempt.
Astra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frey can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Astra seems content to control.
Astra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Astra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frey wants to get back to full guard but Astra has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astra is staying tight to Frey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Astra cracks Frey with a big elbow.
Astra decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Astra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frey's waist but Frey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astra off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frey. Astra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frey avoids it really well and circles away.
Frey shoots in for a takedown but Astra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frey's brow.
Astra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Astra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frey is trying to push Astra away but Astra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astra tries to pull guard but Frey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Astra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Astra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opel Astra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Astra feinted with a counter takedown.
Astra tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Frey.
Nice takedown defense from Frey. No joy for Astra on that attempt.
Frey feints the counter takedown.
Frey shoots in but no luck this time.
Astra shoots for a takedown but Frey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Astra has closed the distance and engaged Frey in a clinch.
Astra can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Opel Astra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frey tries to break free but Astra pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astra has him pressed against the cage.
Astra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Astra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Astra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Frey wants to control from the top but Astra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra has his foot on Frey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frey works his way back into a safe position though.
Astra keeping moving, preventing Frey from controlling successfully.
Frey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Astra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frey has managed to get both his arms back between Astra's legs - danger averted.
Astra pulls Frey in close to his closed guard and prevents Frey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astra is keeping the position for now.
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.
Frey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frey trying to control the position from guard on top but Astra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Astra forces Frey back against the cage and clinches.
Frey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Astra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Astra distracts Frey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Astra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frey wants to get back to his feet but Astra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frey keeping full guard, as Astra tries to pass.
Frey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Astra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frey wants it to stay on the feet.
Frey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Astra was looking to counter with a kick there.
Astra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frey swivels and escapes.
Astra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astra shoots in for a takedown but Frey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astra shoots in looking for a takedown. Frey tries to sprawl out of it but Astra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Opel Astra.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Astra, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Opel Astra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tedy BB (ranked 3544 p4p, 122 weight class) and Timi Boss (ranked 3775 p4p, 130 weight class). Tedy BB could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timi Boss's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tedy BB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timi Boss!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss misses with a takedown attempt - BB sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BB moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boss fails in his attempt to clinch.
BB avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BB tries to counter with a takedown but Boss is quick to defend against it.
BB looking to score a takedown here. Boss is defending well but BB drives through and ends up in Boss's guard.
BB won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
BB stands up from Boss's guard - BB perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boss is looking to clinch but BB is avoiding it.
Boss goes for a double leg but BB avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as BB continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BB pushes Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
BB breaks from the clinch.
BB changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but BB manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BB keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tedy BB has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timi Boss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BB clinches.
BB has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boss can't get the takedown.
Boss tries to pull guard but BB holds him up against the cage and eventually Boss drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Boss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. BB smiles and moves away.
BB throws a right and a left that both miss.
BB misses with a double jab.
Boss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by BB or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boss or perhaps it was just good defense by BB, which made it look bad.
Boss clinches up with BB and pushes him back against the cage.
BB breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boss.
It looks like Tedy BB has been cut.
BB clinches up with Boss and pushes him back against the cage.
BB has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but BB is keeping busy.
Boss is trying to pull guard but BB has him pressed against the cage.
BB pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BB has his foot on Boss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boss works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BB is pulling down on Boss's head. It's preventing any offense from Boss, at least for the moment.
BB pushes Boss off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
BB closes the distance and clinches.
BB breaks from the clinch.
Boss throws a right and a left that both miss.
BB misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss shoots and misses
and BB counters with a stiff right hand.
BB lands with a cross.
It looks like Timi Boss has been cut.
BB changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but BB manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BB shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boss fails with an attempt to clinch.
BB clinches up with Boss and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
BB drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BB is breathing heavily.
Boss jumps guard but BB turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy BB dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BB is defended easily by Boss.
Boss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BB but BB pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boss shoots in looking for a takedown. BB tries to sprawl out of it but Boss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BB manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tedy BB has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timi Boss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BB stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tedy BB is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss fails to land the takedown.
Boss just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBB.
BB rushes Boss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BB leaning against his opponent.
Boss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
BB tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boss smiles and moves away.
BB dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on BB's head and hops out.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BB paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BB half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boss tries to clinch up but BB circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BB pinned against the cage. BB gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BB goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.
BB has a takedown stuffed.
Boss has his takedown stuffed
and BB holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boss fails to pull guard.
Boss drops down looking for an ankle pick but BB pulls his leg out and moves away.
BB shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BB leaves Boss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boss shoots in but BB avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BB tries to counter by clinching up but Boss breaks away and moves out of range.
Boss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BB is looking to counter punch.
Boss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BB pinned against the cage. BB gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
BB is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boss can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch up but BB swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from BB. BB gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Boss as BB shoots in.
Boss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts BB as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BB manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boss throws a leg kick that misses.
BB throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedy BB dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boss misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BB manages to avoid it.
BB tries to counter by clinching up but Boss breaks away and moves out of range.
Tedy BB is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BB fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
BB manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boss.
BB will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boss tries to clinch there but BB circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch but BB swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as BB blocks the low kick.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts BB as he jumps to the side.
Tedy BB has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timi Boss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BB shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
BB tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
BB shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed BB's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss tries to clinch there but BB circles away.
Boss shoots in looking for a takedown. BB tries to sprawl out of it but Boss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BB manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BB fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BB clinches up with Boss and pushes him back against the cage.
BB has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BB wants a takedown.
Boss is trying to pull guard but BB turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
BB is working for takedown but Boss is calmly controlling the position for now.
BB breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boss darts in looking for a takedown but BB gets double underhooks and turns Boss into the cage.
Boss pushes BB away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss scores with a hook to the body. BB takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boss lands with a nice body punch.
Boss shoots in but no luck this time.
Boss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? BB is fending him off so far but Boss persists. Nope, BB circles away and we're back to standing.
BB throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss with the counter takedown but BB avoids it easily.
Boss shoots in but no luck this time.
Boss shoots in but BB avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BB gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BB pulls guard successfully.
BB seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boss preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but BB is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BB lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tedy BB showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BB 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tedy BB!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Knudsen (ranked 3564 p4p, 123 weight class) and Magnus Ii Karlson (ranked 4384 p4p, 152 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesper Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Ii Karlson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson with a poor takedown
and Knudsen counters with a series of strikes. Karlson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karlson tries to clinch there but Knudsen circles away.
As Karlson looks to move away, Knudsen throws a big counter combo but Karlson just gets out of the way.
Karlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knudsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlson clinches with his opponent.
Karlson is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
Karlson rushes Knudsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karlson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karlson tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsen avoids the damage to the body.
Karlson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlson misses with an elbow strike.
Karlson fails to pull guard.
Jesper Knudsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Ii Karlson.
Knudsen tries to break free but Karlson pushes him back against the cage.
Karlson manages to break the clinch.
Magnus Ii Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlson gets a clinch.
Knudsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karlson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Knudsen moves out of range easily.
Knudsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson throws a chopping leg kick but Knudsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karlson moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knudsen can't break the clinch.
Karlson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knudsen avoids it.
Knudsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karlson.
Karlson's coach down at GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karlson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlson shoots in and drives through. Knudsen sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson moves into the clinch.
Karlson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Karlson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karlson looks winded!
Karlson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlson tries to clinch but Knudsen moves away
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combo that has Karlson backing up. Karlson nods at Knudsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Knudsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlson is looking to clinch but Knudsen is avoiding it.
Karlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combo that has Karlson backing up. Karlson nods at Knudsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Knudsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson tries to clinch up.
Knudsen is looking for a counter combo.
Karlson looks to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Karlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsen throws a big counter combination but Karlson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karlson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knudsen counters with a two punch combo.
Karlson throws a front kick aimed at Knudsen's knee but Knudsen avoids it well.
Knudsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combo that has Karlson backing up. Karlson nods at Knudsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Knudsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Karlson wants to clinch but Knudsen slips to the side
and Knudsen counters with a left and a right that stings Karlson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Knudsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karlson tries to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a left and a right that stings Karlson.
Karlson tries to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a series of strikes. Karlson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karlson tries to clinch but Knudsen moves away
and Knudsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Karlson closes the distance and clinches.
Karlson slowing the pace effectively.
Karlson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knudsen smiles and moves away.
Karlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlson fails with the takedown
and Knudsen counters with a series of strikes. Karlson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jesper Knudsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Ii Karlson.
Karlson is breathing heavily.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Knudsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Jesper Knudsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlson tries to clinch but Knudsen moves away
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Karlson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knudsen counters with a series of strikes. Karlson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jesper Knudsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlson tries to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Karlson off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Knudsen follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Karlson was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesper Knudsen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlson (ranked 4833 p4p, 452 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 4145 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzasa throws the left hand but Karlson avoids the punch easily.
Karlson drives through and clinches with Rzasa against the cage.
Rzasa is looking to control Karlson's arms but Karlson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rzasa has his back to the cage.
Rzasa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karlson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karlson tries to break free but Rzasa pushes him back against the cage.
Karlson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rzasa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlson being controlled against the cage.
Karlson pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rzasa.
Rzasa content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Karlson.
Karlson is trying to maintain the position but Rzasa is very close to passing his half guard.
Rzasa trying to control from half guard but Karlson is working away.
Karlson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlson tries to get out of the position.
Rzasa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karlson's coaches at GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rzasa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzasa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karlson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rzasa.
Rzasa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rzasa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karlson wants to control but Rzasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rzasa's waist but Rzasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Rzasa is looking for the big counter here.
Rzasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rzasa somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson moves into range and clinches up with Rzasa.
Rzasa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rzasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlson shoots in and drives through. Rzasa sprawls well.
Rzasa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rzasa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rzasa is defending well.
Rzasa jumps guard and drags Karlson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rzasa has control of Karlson's left arm, preventing Karlson from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rzasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rzasa seems keen to control Karlson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rzasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karlson content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Rzasa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rzasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rzasa tries to keep at a distance but Karlson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rzasa is trying to pull guard but Karlson has him pressed against the cage.
Rzasa has Karlson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karlson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rzasa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rzasa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karlson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rzasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Karlson leaves Rzasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson closes the distance and clinches.
Rzasa slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa lands a left hand.
Rzasa breaks from the clinch.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Rzasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlson lands a nice looking body shot.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rzasa shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karlson lands with a straight right. Rzasa didn't see that one coming.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Rzasa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa tries to score with a low kick but Karlson moves his leg out of the way.
Rzasa shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl out of it but Rzasa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rzasa instigates a clinch.
Rzasa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karlson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karlson jumps into guard, dragging Rzasa to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karlson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rzasa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rzasa is aware though and is defending well.
Rzasa wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving.
Karlson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rzasa on the ground.
Karlson is trying to keep Rzasa in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rzasa wants to clinch up but Karlson keeps it at a distance.
Magnus Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rzasa swivels and escapes.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rzasa wants to clinch up but Karlson keeps it at a distance.
Karlson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Karlson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rzasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rzasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlson's waist but Karlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzasa off to one side.
Rzasa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Karlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rzasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlson swivels and escapes.
Rzasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlson swivels and escapes.
Rzasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rzasa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Rzasa.
Karlson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karlson defends well and Rzasa ends up having to push Karlson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
Rzasa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Rzasa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rzasa connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rzasa tries to avoid it but Karlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rzasa to the ground. Rzasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Rzasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rzasa misses with a body shot.
Karlson stuffs the takedown.
Karlson wants to clinch.
Karlson tries a low kick but Rzasa avoids it.
Rzasa has his takedown stuffed
and Karlson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rzasa keeps control of Karlson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rzasa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rzasa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzasa is pulling down on Karlson's head. It's preventing any offense from Karlson, at least for the moment.
Rzasa wants to stand up but Karlson is controlling him.
Karlson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rzasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rzasa is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karlson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlson is defended easily by Rzasa.
Karlson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Rzasa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karlson throws a big counter combination but Rzasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four 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.
Karlson tries to clinch but Rzasa moves away
and Rzasa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rzasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlson's waist but Karlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzasa off to one side.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Rzasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rzasa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rzasa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rzasa keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rzasa is defended easily by Karlson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomasz Rzasa.
I think Rzasa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Vi Karlson (ranked 3556 p4p, 373 weight class) and Teo Wolfie (ranked 3483 p4p, 368 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Vi Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teo Wolfie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson catches Wolfie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karlson misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolfie misses.
Wolfie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Karlson misses.
Wolfie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfie.
Wolfie moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolfie is rocked!
It looks like Teo Wolfie has been cut.
Karlson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Wolfie switches off momentarily and Karlson cracks him with a monster right hand! Wolfie topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Karlson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Karlson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Vi Karlson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus V Karlson (ranked 2742 p4p, 296 weight class) and Bin Laden (ranked 3400 p4p, 347 weight class). Laden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I am Bin Laden - 5jonttu55 . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus V Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laden tries to sprawl but Karlson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Laden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karlson.
Laden is looking to improve his position.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laden defending well though.
Karlson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karlson.
Karlson seems to be looking for submissions.
Karlson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karlson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karlson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karlson, into his guard.
Laden looking to pass the guard.
Karlson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laden's guard.
Karlson postures up and lands a big shot to Laden's brow.
Karlson 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.
Karlson stands and throws Laden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laden is not content to let Karlson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Karlson crashes against the mat.
Laden struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson tries to advance to mount but Laden denies him.
Karlson is looking to take a break and control but Laden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laden parries the strikes from Karlson easily there. Karlson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Laden to escape.
Karlson is trying to move to mount but Laden reverses beautifully and ends up in Karlson's guard.
Karlson looking to control but Laden passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson gets full guard.
Karlson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laden has passed into half guard!
Laden controlling the action here.
Karlson is looking for a sweep. Laden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Karlson is trying to control but Laden manages to pass to mount!
Laden avoids the attempt from Karlson to control.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karlson has a hand on Laden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlson tries to improve his position but instead Laden has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus V Karlson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karlson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laden struggling a bit here.
Laden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karlson's best efforts.
Karlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karlson wants to take a breather but Laden is having none of it.
Laden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnus V Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlson wants to pass the guard but Laden is defending well.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laden defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson seems to be working for a kimura but Laden defends the submission attempt.
Laden taking some punishment here, with Karlson in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden trying to control here.
Laden is not content to let Karlson control the position.
Karlson misses with a head shot. Laden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karlson throwing strikes from guard but Laden blocks nicely.
Karlson is working Laden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laden controlling the position.
Karlson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlson shoots in and gets a takedown into Laden's guard.
Laden pulls Karlson in close to prevent any damage.
Karlson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karlson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laden is pulling down on Karlson's head to control his posture.
Karlson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karlson trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
Laden wants to sweep here but Karlson controlling him for the moment.
Laden keeping moving, preventing Karlson from controlling successfully.
Karlson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laden dives on top into guard.
Karlson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson wants to improve his position but instead Laden has moved into half guard.
Karlson trying to control here.
Laden prevents Karlson from improving his position.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karlson has given up his back here. Will Laden look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Karlson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus V Karlson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Karlson shoots in and bounces Laden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karlson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laden is refusing to be controlled, as Karlson sits in half guard.
Karlson throwing shots but Laden is blocking nicely.
Karlson is stalling here. Laden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karlson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karlson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Karlson wants to control but Laden postures up.
Karlson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden working away.
Laden blocks the strikes from Karlson.
Karlson tries to improve position but can't.
Karlson seems a little lost for a moment, as Laden dominates the positioning.
Karlson is trying to get back to half guard.
Laden works to advance to full mount. Karlson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Laden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karlson is looking to get to half guard.
Karlson wants to control but Laden is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Karlson is working to get back to half guard.
Laden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Karlson is looking to improve his position but Laden isn't that keen on the idea.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson tries to lock up and control but Laden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karlson is trying to reverse the position but instead Laden has taken his back - oops!
Laden not allowing Karlson to control his hands.
Karlson rolls, trying to escape but Laden keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlson is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laden controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laden has the hooks in. Karlson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karlson breaks Laden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlson throws a strike but Laden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karlson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laden advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Laden stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Laden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karlson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus V Karlson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Clark (ranked 1422 p4p, 85 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 1518 p4p, 95 weight class). Gay G has chosen Down as his entrance music. J Gay G struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
135 lbs
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24
151 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Clark !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark drives through with a takedown into Gay G's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gay G is pulling down on Clark 's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gay G seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark distracts Gay G with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gay G is pulling down on Clark 's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark , at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gay G closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clark .
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gay G controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Gay G wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gay G is controlling Clark 's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gay G is looking to clinch.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Gay G sprawls well. He's pushed Clark 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gay G throws a counter combo.
Clark goes for a double leg but Gay G avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gay G continues to drive forward.
Gay G misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Gay G counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gay G.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gay G throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark has hold of one of Gay G's legs. Gay G is fighting the takedown attempt but Clark gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gay G controlling Clark 's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gay G pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gay G creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark prevents Gay G from breaking the clinch.
Gay G creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gay G manages to break the clinch.
Gay G is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark is looking to counter the offense by Gay G and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gay G throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gay G defends it nicely.
Gay G fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corey Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay G lands a head kick. Clark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay G lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gay G tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Gay G wants to clinch.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Gay G is just out of range.
Donk. Gay G catches Clark right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay G.
Gay G scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay G throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark .
Gay G misses the body punch
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gay G's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clark is putting a hurting on Gay G here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark working the ground and pound but Gay G is defending the strikes.
Gay G manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clark 's best efforts.
Clark throwing shots but Gay G is blocking nicely.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gay G is looking to improve his position.
Clark 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.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four 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.
Gay G wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark throwing shots but Gay G is blocking nicely.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Gay G is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gay G defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gay G is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gay G throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark .
As Gay G tries to get set, Clark tries to push him back and clinch up but Gay G manages to avoid the attempt.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Gay G tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gay G shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Gay G to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Gay G counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gay G.
Gay G tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G throws an elbow that misses.
Gay G pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gay G rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gay G after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gay G fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gay G counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gay G 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gay G feints the counter takedown.
Clark jabs at Gay G's body.
Gay G has managed to clinch.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Gay G has him pressed against the cage.
Gay G utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clark manages to pull guard.
Clark is pulling down on Gay G's head. It's preventing any offense from Gay G, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Clark is trying to keep Gay G in close.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Clark controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gay G tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gay G.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark . Gay G does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
J Gay G seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Gay G.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clark tries for a takedown but Gay G circles away easily
and Gay G counters with a single leg into guard. Clark didn't expect that.
Gay G throws a big right hand that misses.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gay G has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gaston (ranked 1287 p4p, 173 weight class) and Carl Moore (ranked 830 p4p, 120 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Can Do It. Moore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gaston misses with the combination.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore with a hook.
Gaston scores with a kick to the body.
Roy Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaston throws out the jab.
Moore lands with a right hand.
Gaston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore walks into a jab.
Gaston lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore moves out of range as Gaston throws a body kick.
Moore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gaston defends it well.
Gaston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaston.
Moore feints the counter takedown.
Moore swings for the body but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore blocks a head kick by Gaston.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Gaston lands a head kick. Moore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Roy Gaston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Gaston misses.
Moore feints the counter takedown.
Gaston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaston.
Gaston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Gaston.
Moore throws a low kick, looking for Gaston's leg but Gaston calmly moves out of range.
Gaston is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moore is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Gaston Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Moore is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roy Gaston!
After the big win, Roy Gaston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Carl Moore had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iv Karlson (ranked 2411 p4p, 91 weight class) and Mumro Iduna (ranked 2709 p4p, 101 weight class). Mumro Iduna acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iv Karlson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mumro Iduna!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Karlson tries to close the distance and clinch but Iduna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iduna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnus Iv Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Karlson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Karlson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iduna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlson has closed the distance and engaged Iduna in a clinch.
Iduna taking a breather.
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
Karlson drives through and clinches with Iduna against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlson .
It looks like Mumro Iduna has been cut.
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
Karlson feints a jab and as Iduna dips his head, Karlson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Iduna right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Iduna falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Karlson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus Iv Karlson !
Magnus Iv Karlson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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