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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 2313 p4p, 251 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 3038 p4p, 310 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin advances to half guard.
Merlin trying to control the action but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Merlin is looking for a kimura but McCarthy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merlin to get the leverage.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Merlin throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin controlling the action here.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up but Merlin is controlling him
Merlin is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy tries to kick Merlin off but Merlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merlin working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merlin stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Merlin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merlin is looking to pass McCarthy's guard but actually McCarthy recovers to full guard.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Merlin forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Merlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
McCarthy trying to control from the bottom.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merlin stops McCarthy from getting back to his feet.
Merlin winds up and cracks McCarthy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is not content to let Merlin control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merlin moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
Merlin controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Merlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Merlin goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Merlin fails with the takedown.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merlin sizes up McCarthy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCarthy lands a left and a right that sends Merlin crashing to the canvas! McCarthy dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy goes for an armbar but Merlin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Merlin.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Merlin trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is working an open guard so Merlin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCarthy is trying to push Merlin away but Merlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Merlin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCarthy regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
Merlin working some strikes from top position.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin stops McCarthy from standing up.
McCarthy pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy is trying to keep Merlin in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Merlin keeps it at a distance.
Merlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Merlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCarthy tries to kick Merlin off but Merlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xavier Merlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCarthy is just riding it out for now. Merlin eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Merlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merlin as he avoids it easily.
Merlin fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Merlin has the dominant position.
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
McCarthy forces Merlin back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merlin prevents McCarthy from breaking the clinch.
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier Merlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to control but Merlin passes into side control!
Merlin is staying tight to McCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCarthy parries the strikes from Merlin easily there. Merlin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCarthy to escape.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
Merlin has an Americana. McCarthy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Merlin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Merlin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xavier Merlin!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 1473 p4p, 187 weight class) and Robert Reyvolt (ranked 3001 p4p, 343 weight class). Ruslan Danilov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Reyvolt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Reyvolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reyvolt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Danilov won't be happy with that.
Reyvolt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Danilov struggling a bit here.
Reyvolt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reyvolt with the ground and pound but Danilov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Danilov's coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.
Danilov is controlling Reyvolt's trapped leg to prevent Reyvolt from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Reyvolt.
Danilov is looking for a sweep. Reyvolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danilov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reyvolt.
Danilov trying to control from the bottom.
Reyvolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danilov defends it well.
Danilov trying to control but Reyvolt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyvolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyvolt's back!
Danilov lands a shot to the body.
Reyvolt is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov missing with strikes from the back.
Danilov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reyvolt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reyvolt for a finish.
Reyvolt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Danilov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Danilov controlling the position well here. Reyvolt rolled but Danilov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Danilov lands strikes to the head.
Danilov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Reyvolt covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throwing sloppy strikes.
Danilov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reyvolt could be in trouble here!
Danilov is riding his opponent, not letting Reyvolt buck him off.
Reyvolt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Danilov's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov gets his hands free as Reyvolt looks to control.
Danilov is punishing Reyvolt with some ground and pound.
I would not like to be Reyvolt right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Reyvolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Danilov gets his hands free as Reyvolt looks to control.
Danilov working for the choke.
Good control from Danilov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Reyvolt counters with a shoot takedown. Danilov fights it but they end up in guard.
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyvolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyvolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Danilov 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.
Danilov has momentary wrist control but Reyvolt slips an elbow through the middle.
Danilov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reyvolt's guard.
Danilov postures up.
Reyvolt keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Danilov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Reyvolt keeps moving.
Danilov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reyvolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyvolt is retaining full guard.
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyvolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyvolt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Reyvolt looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyvolt, not yet.
Reyvolt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Danilov has passed into side control.
Danilov looking to control but instead Reyvolt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Danilov wants to control but Reyvolt is keeping him busy.
Danilov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reyvolt is staying active underneath Danilov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyvolt can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reyvolt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Danilov is in Reyvolt's guard.
Danilov landing with the ground and pound.
Danilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reyvolt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danilov content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov throwing strikes from guard but Reyvolt blocks nicely.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyvolt 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyvolt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reyvolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Reyvolt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Reyvolt moves out of range easily.
Reyvolt avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Reyvolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danilov defends it well.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyvolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Danilov misses with a hook.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
Danilov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reyvolt.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Danilov.
Danilov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov misses with a hook. Reyvolt ducked under it nicely.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Reyvolt feints the counter takedown.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Reyvolt tries to counter it with a takedown but Danilov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reyvolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reyvolt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danilov defends it well.
Danilov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danilov cracks a nice hook into Reyvolt's ribs.
Reyvolt blocks a head kick by Danilov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Reyvolt counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyvolt looks up at the clock and then as Danilov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reyvolt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Danilov can't do much from the bottom here.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound.
Danilov can't do much from the bottom here.
Reyvolt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound.
Reyvolt wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Reyvolt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Danilov can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Danilov is right now.
Danilov is trying to control Reyvolt's posture but Reyvolt avoids it.
Reyvolt wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Danilov dodges the ground and pound from Reyvolt.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reyvolt connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
An elbow from Reyvolt crashes against the mat.
Reyvolt working the ground and pound but Danilov is defending the strikes.
Danilov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robert Reyvolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reyvolt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Danilov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reyvolt scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov has hold of Reyvolt's hands but Reyvolt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reyvolt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Danilov is rocked!
Reyvolt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Ruslan Danilov.
Well Danilov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 3500 p4p, 323 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 2913 p4p, 283 weight class). Black's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
57 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Goldstein pulls guard.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goldstein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Black drops back looking for a leg! Goldstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldstein manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Goldstein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Goldstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goldstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black is looking to stand up but Goldstein won't let him.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.
Black won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
Goldstein pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goldstein did well to prevent Black getting side control.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldstein wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldstein tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is not content to let Black control the position.
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Goldstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Black wants to clinch up but Goldstein keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldstein lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black leaves Goldstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldstein's guard.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black trying to hold on to Goldstein's head to control him but Goldstein postures up.
Black keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Goldstein sits in half guard.
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.
Black is looking for a sweep. Goldstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldstein's back!
Goldstein is in bad spot here.
Goldstein has hold of Black's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Black looking for the choke from the back.
Goldstein is trying to stand back up.
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to escape the position.
Black trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goldstein wants to control his opponent's hands but Black gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Black's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Black is persistently looking for the submission but Goldstein is defending it well.
Black looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Goldstein right now.
Goldstein is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Goldstein has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Black working for the choke.
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Black is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldstein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Black dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goldstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldstein connects with a body shot.
Black clinches with his opponent.
Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goldstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Goldstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goldstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Goldstein content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Goldstein throws some wild stikes that Black manages to avoid easily.
Goldstein tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Goldstein with shots to the head and body - Black looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldstein prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Goldstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Black trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black prevents Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Black trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Matt Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goldstein trying to strike off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein stuffs the takedown.
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is looking to escape.
Black controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 2363 p4p, 284 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 4260 p4p, 425 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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197 lbs
29 - 20 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akharraz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akharraz connects with a looping right hand.
Akharraz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akharraz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akharraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Akharraz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
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!
Akharraz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Akharraz takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akharraz moves into the clinch.
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akharraz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Akharraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akharraz has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Akharraz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akharraz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bob blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
The referee calls for Akharraz to work.
Akharraz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akharraz is trying to force a seperation but Bob has the dominant position.
Akharraz misses with the head strike.
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Akharraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but Akharraz pushes him away.
Akharraz scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Akharraz throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akharraz misses with a few strikes there.
Akharraz misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bob misses.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akharraz has time to react.
Akharraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Akharraz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akharraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob thumps Akharraz with a low kick.
Akharraz throws a head kick that half lands.
Akharraz throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob walks into a left hand.
Akharraz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Bob throws a series of punches but Akharraz moves out of range.
Akharraz is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Donk. Bob catches Akharraz right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Bob is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akharraz.
We've been told by Akharraz's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akharraz misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Bob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Good shot there by Akharraz.
Bob throws a right and a left that Akharraz avoids nicely.
Akharraz tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
Akharraz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Akharraz connects with a body shot.
Akharraz digs a good hook to Bob's body.
Bob throws a body punch but Akharraz moves out of range.
Bob ducks right into an uppercut from Akharraz.
Akharraz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akharraz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Akharraz.
Akharraz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that round.
That's time! Akharraz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akharraz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Bob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akharraz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Akharraz throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob lands with a hook. Akharraz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akharraz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akharraz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Bob misses.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Akharraz is just out of range.
Osama Akharraz is winning the standup battle so far.
Akharraz scores with a decent looking hook.
Akharraz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bob's head.
Akharraz lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Akharraz misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akharraz misses the shot to the body.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Akharraz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bob with a nice cross.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Akharraz.
As Bob backs away, Akharraz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Akharraz ducks down to avoid it.
Akharraz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Akharraz.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bob tries to get set, Akharraz tries to push him back and clinch up but Bob manages to avoid the attempt.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from Akharraz.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Akharraz.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
Akharraz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob wants to counter the offense by Akharraz and move into the clinch position.
Akharraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob misses the jab.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akharraz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bob digs a right hand into Akharraz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akharraz's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Bob.
The referee calls for Akharraz to work.
Akharraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akharraz misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akharraz slowing the pace effectively.
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Akharraz avoids the head kick by Bob.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
letting Akharraz counter with a right hand.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a quick counter head kick but Bob was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akharraz clinches with his opponent.
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bob misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz cracks Bob with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akharraz wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
Bob throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akharraz on the side of the head.
Bob thumps Akharraz with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akharraz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Akharraz saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Bob as he connects with a hook.
Akharraz throws a head kick that Bob semi-blocks.
Bob scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akharraz doesn't seem bothered though.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Osama Akharraz 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. This is the final round!
Akharraz wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
Akharraz jabs at Bob's body.
Bob misses with a combination
and Akharraz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Akharraz lands.
Akharraz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akharraz tries to clinch up.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Akharraz lands a big head kick that sends Bob tumbling to the mat! Akharraz takes a step backwards and waves Bob back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bob is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob misses with a hook. Akharraz ducked under it nicely.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Akharraz finish him?
Akharraz throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bob crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Osama Akharraz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 1610 p4p, 88 weight class) and Ching Chang Bing Bang (ranked 1310 p4p, 74 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gay G might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Down. J Gay G had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ching Chang Bing Bang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
151 lbs
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148 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, J Gay G!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ching Chang Bing Bang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bing Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bing Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gay G throws a poor cross that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bing Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Gay G misses with a series of wild punches.
Bing Bang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G tries to clinch
and Bing Bang counters with a crisp right that sends Gay G to the canvas! Bing Bang follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ching Chang Bing Bang!
After winning the bout, Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Orndorf (ranked 1514 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kelly Chase (ranked 1720 p4p, 221 weight class). Orndorf's entrance music is Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
226 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Chase!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase wants to clinch up but Orndorf keeps it at a distance.
Chase takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kelly Chase has been cut.
Orndorf misses with a body shot
and Chase counters with a slapping leg kick.
Orndorf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orndorf drops Chase with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chase looks back up at him and smiles so Orndorf waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Chase is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Orndorf ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chase clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Orndorf!
Daniel Orndorf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 741 p4p, 104 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 1554 p4p, 194 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Relentless - Slayer blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Swanson jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swanson as he jumps to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
As Swanson tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson checks a low kick from Johnson.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Swanson scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Swanson wants to break free but Johnson has control.
A bit of stalling here from Swanson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Swanson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Swanson moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Swanson cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Swanson thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Johnson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Nice shot by Swanson.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
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 CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson counters with a body kick.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swanson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Swanson misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson checks a low kick from Swanson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swanson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Swanson blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Swanson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson slips a straight right by Swanson.
Swanson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson lands a two punch combo.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Swanson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands a head kick. Swanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Swanson connects with a body shot.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
I think Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benedicte Swanson!
An out of breath Benedicte Swanson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Vincible (ranked 2207 p4p, 220 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 962 p4p, 119 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Da Vincible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vincible cracks a nice hook into Randy's ribs.
Da Vincible attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Vincible sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice leg kick lands there from Randy.
Da Vincible moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randy moves away from the strike by Da Vincible.
Randy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Vincible ducks under a wild hook from Randy.
Da Vincible is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Randy misses with a left hand
and Da Vincible counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Vincible throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Vincible throws a body kick that misses.
Da Vincible drops his hands momentarily and Randy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Vincible delivers a nice body kick.
Randy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Randy misses.
Da Vincible has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Randy misses with a wild body shot.
Da Vincible jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Randy as he checks the leg kick.
Randy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Vincible tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randy is able to avoid easily.
Da Vincible checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randy just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Randy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Da Vincible connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randy moves out of range as Da Vincible throws a body kick.
Randy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Randy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randy misses with an uppercut.
Randy slips a jab and a cross from Da Vincible.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy cracks Da Vincible with a good jab.
Randy throws a body shot but no joy.
Randy moves to clinch but Da Vincible breaks away
and Da Vincible counters with a body kick that stops Randy in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vincible misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Randy lands with a straight right. Da Vincible didn't see that one coming.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy looks to throw a body kick
and Da Vincible counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Vincible misses with a leg kick.
Da Vincible avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Vincible takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Da Vincible throws a nice looking combination but Randy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Randy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Da Vincible scores with a head kick.
It looks like Macho Randy has been cut.
Da Vincible takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Vincible misses with a lunging right hand
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible scores with a body shot.
Da Vincible takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Vincible.
Randy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Vincible has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Randy.
Da Vincible connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Randy.
Randy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randy misses with a looping left.
Da Vincible is looking to slow Randy down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Randy.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy misses the shot to the body.
Randy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Vincible had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Randy closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randy misses with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a crisp one two that drops Randy! Da Vincible thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Randy to his feet! Randy is in big trouble!
Randy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Da Vincible misses with a looping right.
Da Vincible pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Da Vincible throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy missing with a left hand there. Da Vincible was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Da Vincible wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randy throws a big shot that misses.
Da Vincible feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randy misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Randy misses with a wild body shot.
Randy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Vincible.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Macho Randy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Macho Randy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from Da Vincible finds it's target.
Da Vincible just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Vincible takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Randy misses with a low kick.
Da Vincible swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Vincible lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randy's sensitive parts.
Randy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Vincible stuns Randy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Vincible.
Randy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Vincible.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy blocks a head kick by Da Vincible.
Randy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Randy throws a head kick that Da Vincible semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Vincible throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Randy as he connects with a hook.
Da Vincible swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Da Vincible.
Oooooh!!! Da Vincible has knocked Randy down with a huge combo! Da Vincible steps away and waves a wobbly Randy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Randy is rocked!
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Vincible.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Vincible finish him?
Da Vincible drops Randy with a naaaaasty hook - Randy is in real trouble here! Da Vincible dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Da Vincible!
Leonardo Da Vincible spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Mathews (ranked 574 p4p, 75 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 426 p4p, 61 weight class). Mathews comes to the cage accompanied by Way Down We Go. White has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and White manages to end up in side control.
White in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews tries to escape but White is in control.
White working the ground and pound.
Mathews parries the strikes from White easily there. White is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mathews to escape.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but White has just dragged him back down to the mat.
White in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from White crashes against the mat.
Mathews pushes White away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, White gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
White takes a little break here. Mathews wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sloppy strikes there by White.
Mathews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
White wants to control but Mathews is keeping him busy.
Mathews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White cracks Mathews with a big right hand but Mathews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mathews's coaches at Rabid Dog 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.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Mathews's head but Mathews avoids it well.
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mathews to see if he's OK.
White working the ground and pound.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but White is dominant here and he's now got Mathews's back!
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but White is in full control for now.
White lands shots from the back.
White controls the action.
Mathews is trying to stand back up.
White is punishing Mathews with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews covers up after that shot from White.
Mathews is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Mathews 's face. He knows he's trapped as White lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie White!
Ronnie White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 583 p4p, 79 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 345 p4p, 44 weight class). McDonald has chosen Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sight misses.
Sight tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
McDonald has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sight working hard to break the clinch.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald works on Sight's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Sight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Sight is breathing heavily.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald has picked Sight up - he's going for a ride! McDonald dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McDonald working Sight over with strikes.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald winds up and cracks Sight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Sight is defending the position.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sight is rocked!
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Sight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald lands a big elbow - Sight is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McDonald !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
Cletus McDonald is the new middleweight champion!
Cletus McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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