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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Guinness (ranked 24580 p4p, 6411 weight class) and Keaton Vega (ranked 627 p4p, 598 weight class). The key to victory for Jason Guinness has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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189 cm 19 271 0 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt Lethal high kicks Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt Counter fighter Determined |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Guinness! 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, Keaton Vega! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guinness with a poor takedown enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab. Guinness misses with a few strikes there.
Guinness tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guinness somewhat. Vega tries a low kick but Guinness avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Guinness blocks the leg kick.
Guinness tried to counter with a leg kick but Vega avoided it. Guinness takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Guinness misses and Vega counters by clinching up. Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vega prevents a body shot from Guinness. Vega 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. Guinness stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vega landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guinness jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guinness breaks from the clinch.
Vega throws a leg kick but Guinness moved away. Guinness scores with a push kick. Guinness fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Guinness fails in his attempt to clinch. Guinness fails with the takedown and Guinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guinness doesn't seem bothered though. Vega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Vega darts in and clinches Guinness up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega. Guinness managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Guinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage. Vega stalls. Guinness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vega prevents a body shot from Guinness. Vega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guinness lands a body punch. Vega tries to circle away but Guinness has him pinned against the cage. Guinness is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Guinness wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage. Vega misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Guinness throws a series of punches but Vega moves out of range. Guinness throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vega. Guinness shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Guinness darts in and clinches Vega up against the cage. Guinness tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Vega breaks from the clinch.
Guinness slips a jab from Vega. Vega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guinness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guinness tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Vega leaves Guinness 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 Jason Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guinness in his tracks. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guinness. Vega thows a body kick. Guinness tries to catch it but that hurt him. Guinness blocks a low kick nicely. Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vega with the inside leg kick. Guinness shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily. Guinness throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves into the clinch. Knees to the body from Vega.
Guinness jumps guard but Vega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Vega tries to break free but Guinness pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Vega. A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land. Guinness pushes off an throws an elbow but Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Vega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Vega throws a punch but it's blocked by Guinness. Vega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Vega's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Guinness stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Guinness with a poor takedown and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega. Guinness is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Guinness fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guinness struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
Vega tries to break the clinch but Guinness is controlling the position. Guinness tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Guinness back against the cage. Guinness keeps control of Vega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vega pressing his opponent against the cage. Guinness fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guinness ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guinness no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Guinness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vega passes Guinness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vega maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Guinness could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vega has cracked it and Guinness is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keaton Vega!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Dracul (ranked 4285 p4p, 24642 weight class) and Taek Jo Lee (ranked 554 p4p, 702 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 cm 19 215 1 - 1 - 0 |
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197 cm 19 210 2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Knockout power |
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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 New York, Vlad Dracul! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taek Jo Lee! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dracul feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Dracul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Dracul lands with a good body shot. Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dracul is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. Lee connects with a couple of short punches. Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dracul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dracul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dracul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Dracul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dracul stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice uppercut lands for Dracul. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee tries for a takedown but Dracul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dracul as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dracul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee. Vlad Dracul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taek Jo Lee. Lee looks winded! Lee dives in and grabs Dracul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dracul pushes down on Lee's head and hops out. Dracul darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dracul connects with a body shot. Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dracul lands with a right hand. Dracul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dracul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. We've been told by Dracul's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dracul scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dracul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react. Lee is rocked! Lee bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dracul comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lee falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lee was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Dracul! A very excited looking Vlad Dracul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Lawson (ranked 4403 p4p, 6929 weight class) and Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 245 p4p, 313 weight class). Ferrari has chosen Me in honey as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 cm 19 140 1 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Cardio machine |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrari circles away. A nice combination there by Ferrari.
Ferrari doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Lawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ferrari sneaks out the side door and pushes Lawson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ferrari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawson. Ferrari gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ferrari controlling the position. Lawson content to stall in guard here. Lawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lawson trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawson content to stall in guard here. Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Ferrari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferrari manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Ferrari's guard. Lawson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Lawson looking to pass the guard. Lawson stands and throws Ferrari's legs to the side, diving into side control. Ferrari tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lawson tries to advance to mount but Ferrari denies him. Lawson is staying tight to Ferrari's torso, preventing him from escaping. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ferrari tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it. Lawson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ferrari is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lawson yanks on the arm and Ferrari is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lawson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendan Lawson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Chonen (ranked 3657 p4p, 4114 weight class) and Jorge Gamebred (ranked 205 p4p, 229 weight class). Jorge Gamebred will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Chonen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Gamebred! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gamebred keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gamebred throws a hook but Chonen blocks it. Decent striking displayed by Gamebred there. Gamebred moves away from the strike by Chonen. Gamebred throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chonen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight. Gamebred displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chonen throws out the jab. Gamebred clinches up against the cage. Chonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gamebred keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chonen. A big left from Gamebred misses. Gamebred is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Chonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gamebred looks to land a left hand but Chonen moved out of range nicely. Gamebred bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chonen's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chonen misses with a looping left. Jab by Gamebred.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamebred.
Gamebred dips to his left and cracks Chonen with an uppercut! Gamebred has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chonen is landing a low percentage of strikes. Chonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gamebred slips under a jab. Gamebred feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Chonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gamebred. Chonen with a hook. Chonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gamebred might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Gamebred is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chonen is rocked! Chonen throws an off balance right hand
and Gamebred counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oh Chonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chonen looks to land a right hand but Gamebred moved out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chonen throws the left hand but Gamebred avoids the punch easily. Gamebred defending well as Chonen loads up on a big left hand. Chonen lands a jab. Chonen seems to have got his legs back now. Chonen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gamebred's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Chonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gamebred misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gamebred thuds his right hand into Chonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jab, jab by Gamebred - just one landing. Gamebred throws a lazy right hand but Chonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chonen throws an off balance right hand
and Gamebred counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chonen throws a looping overhand right but Gamebred ducks down to avoid it. Gamebred scores with a jab. Chonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gamebred misses with a looping left. A looping hook to the body misses from Chonen. Gamebred does a little dance to reset his feet. Chonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gamebred counters with a left to the body. Chonen misses with a straight left. Chonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Gamebred should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chonen misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Chonen misses the target. Nice shot lands for Gamebred. Gamebred connects with the punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Gamebred dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Gamebred scores with a jab to the body. Gamebred throws a good cross that connects.
Gamebred has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A big right from Chonen misses. Gamebred lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jorge Gamebred seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chonen lands a left and a right that send Gamebred crashing to the mat, dazed. Chonen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Gamebred is rocked! It looks like Jorge Gamebred has been cut. Gamebred wants to clinch up but Chonen keeps it at a distance. Gamebred is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonen finish him? Gamebred lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gamebred ducks under a wild hook from Chonen. Gamebred switches off momentarily and Chonen cracks him with a monster right hand! Gamebred topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Chonen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Chonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Chonen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Quinlin (ranked 2760 p4p, 4237 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 381 p4p, 544 weight class). Quinlin comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Across the Firmament. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy Quinlin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quinlin tries to clinch but Danger is having none of it. Quinlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinlin misses with a straight right. Danger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Quinlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Danger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Danger misses with a head kick.
Quinlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Danger looks to move away, Quinlin throws a big counter combo but Danger just gets out of the way. Quinlin has closed the distance and engaged Danger in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quinlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Danger won't allow it.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Quinlin avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage. Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle. Danger tries to work over Quinlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Quinlin lands with a left to the head. Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quinlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Quinlin. Danger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinlin's efforts to push away. Quinlin blocks a body shot from Danger. Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quinlin misses with the head strike.
Danger keeps control of Quinlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quinlin backwards. Quinlin blocks an uppercut.
Danger tries a body shot but Quinlin blocks it.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinlin backwards. Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Quinlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Danger darts in and clinches Quinlin up against the cage. Danger misses with a hook from the clinch. Danger misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but Quinlin avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage. Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quinlin thows a leg kick but Danger checks it enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab. It looks like Paddy Quinlin has been cut. Quinlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it. Nice shot by Quinlin. Quinlin misses with a double jab
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Quinlin blocks a jab. Danger circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Danger. Quinlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Danger blocks the body kick.
Quinlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Quinlin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paddy Quinlin's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Quinlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Quinlin tries to clinch up but Danger circles away and keeps his distance. And Danger responds with a good body kick, but Quinlin manages to step out the way in time. Quinlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Quinlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Quinlin misses the body punch and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Danger lands a big right hand that sends Quinlin crashing to the mat! Danger stays standing though and waves Quinlin back to his feet! Quinlin is rocked! Quinlin tries to clinch but fails miserably and Danger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Oh Quinlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Danger darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Quinlin's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Danger before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Danger! A victorious Danny Danger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Shamrock (ranked 1917 p4p, 2405 weight class) and Seok Yi (ranked 189 p4p, 232 weight class). Shamrock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Canned Heat- Going Up The Country. Yi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chris Travis - We Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brandon Shamrock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seok Yi's chin.
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174 cm 20 155 4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Shamrock! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seok Yi! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Yi scores with a nice short uppercut. Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Yi has him pressed against the cage. Yi can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Yi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Yi blocks an uppercut.
Yi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Yi. A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Yi blocks it.
Yi misses with the head strike.
Yi misses with a hook from the clinch. Yi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shamrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yi walks away with a smile on his face. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yi lands with a cross. Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yi throws a poor cross that misses
so Shamrock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Yi wants to sweep but no luck. Shamrock wants to control from the top but Yi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yi controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself. Yi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shamrock manages to get himself to full guard.
Yi wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving. Yi preventing the sweep. Yi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now. Shamrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yi controls the pace. Yi wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position. Yi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Shamrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yi 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. Yi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shamrock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yi is aware though and is defending well. Yi content to stall in guard here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet. Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yi controls the pace of the fight for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seok Yi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes. Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot. Yi swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Yi misses the shot to the body. Yi fails in his attempt to clinch. Yi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Shamrock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Yi had a free shot at his head there. Seok Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yi connects with a single shot there. Yi connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock is rocked! Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yi scores with a jab to the head.
Yi misses with a looping left. Yi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Yi misses the target. Shamrock wants to clinch up but Yi keeps it at a distance. Yi throws a counter combo. Yi misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yi won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shamrock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yi, who protects the arm well. Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now. Shamrock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. You can see the frustration on Yi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Shamrock tries for a kimura but Yi is defending well. Yi is not content to let Shamrock control the position. Shamrock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Yi is trying to get back to half guard. Shamrock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Yi tries to bench press Shamrock off him but Shamrock keeps the position. Yi is trying to control Shamrock's posture but Shamrock avoids it. Yi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shamrock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Yi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shamrock's best efforts. Yi is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seok Yi 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! Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yi finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head. Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Yi. Yi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yi misses with a body shot.
Yi closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yi swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. Yi throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock. Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Shamrock tries to pull guard but Yi holds him up against the cage and eventually Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
Yi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A nice left hand lands by Yi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shamrock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock jumps guard and drags Yi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet. Yi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yi wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving. Yi 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. Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy. Yi throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yi's guard. Nice move by Shamrock! Yi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Yi trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom. Brandon Shamrock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shamrock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yi is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yi 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. Yi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Let's hope that Yi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Yi from controlling successfully. Yi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Yi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seok Yi really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Yi in a clinch.
Yi misses with a short punch on the inside. Yi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock. Yi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yi throws a head punch that misses. Yi lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yi. Yi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shamrock blocks a body shot from Yi. A short right from Shamrock. Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Yi won't allow it.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Yi holds him up against the cage and eventually Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
Yi throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yi working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Shamrock. Yi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yi. Yi scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Shamrock. Yi misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Yi backwards. Shamrock jumps guard but Yi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A short right from Yi on the inside. Yi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow. Yi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shamrock lands a right hand. Yi is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yi prevents a body shot from Shamrock. Yi is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him? Shamrock gets control of Yi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shamrock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Yi trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom. Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Yi seems to have recovered his senses. Yi advances to half guard. Yi is controlling the pace.
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Yi trying to control the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seok Yi dominated that fourth round. That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yi closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage. Yi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Yi. Yi digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shamrock pulls guard. Yi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Yi stands and throws Shamrock's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shamrock gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Yi looking to ground and pound but Shamrock is blocking nicely. Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape. Shamrock tries to hold on but Yi pushes him away. Brandon Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shamrock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Shamrock tries to reverse the position but Yi maintains control. Yi content just to control the position here. Shamrock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yi throwing strikes but Shamrock bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. Yi wants to sweep but no luck. Shamrock wants to control from the top but Yi keeps moving. Yi is controlling Shamrock's posture. Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position. Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet. Shamrock postures up in Yi's guard and throws a big left but Yi blocks it. Shamrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yi has Shamrock pulled in close to control his posture. Yi working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Seok Yi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Yi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seok Yi! Seok Yi is the new featherweight champion! A very excited looking Seok Yi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichioka Kaori (ranked 1263 p4p, 3824 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 193 p4p, 506 weight class). Kaori comes to the cage accompanied by GOZEN. Vladimir Skurwysynowski 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichioka Kaori! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Skurwysynowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kaori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Skurwysynowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kaori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kaori blocks a jab. Nice defenses there by Skurwysynowski. A nice side step and Skurwysynowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Skurwysynowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaori counters with a nice right hand that sends Skurwysynowski toppling to the canvas! Skurwysynowski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kaori finish him?! It looks like Vladimir Skurwysynowski has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skurwysynowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Skurwysynowski pushes Kaori up against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside. A short left from Skurwysynowski. A head punch on the inside from Skurwysynowski fails to land. A short right from Kaori. Skurwysynowski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kaori is working Skurwysynowski over against the cage. Skurwysynowski lands a left hand.
Kaori lands an uppercut. Kaori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skurwysynowski's elbow. Kaori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kaori lands a nice hook to Skurwysynowski's body. Skurwysynowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kaori scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses. Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right. Skurwysynowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Skurwysynowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaori fails in his attempt to clinch. Skurwysynowski unleashes a big counter combination but Kaori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A lazy body kick from Skurwysynowski and Kaori counters with a nice right hand that sends Skurwysynowski toppling to the canvas! Skurwysynowski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kaori finish him?! Skurwysynowski is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kaori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand. Skurwysynowski lands with a nice body punch. Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Kaori avoids the punch easily. Skurwysynowski scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skurwysynowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaori drops Skurwysynowski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Skurwysynowski looks back up at him and smiles so Kaori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Skurwysynowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaori finish him? Kaori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skurwysynowski, pushing him back against the cage. Skurwysynowski seems to have recovered his senses. Kaori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaori misses with some punches.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body punch.
Kaori lands with a left to the head. Skurwysynowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Kaori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kaori is looking to counter punch. Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Kaori saw that one coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kaori walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skurwysynowski. Kaori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skurwysynowski in his tracks. Kaori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skurwysynowski at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ichioka Kaori dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vladimir Skurwysynowski's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Skurwysynowski misses with a hook. Kaori ducked under it nicely. A cross from Skurwysynowski lands. Kaori is rocked! Kaori closes the distance and clinches. Skurwysynowski misses with some punches.
Skurwysynowski blocks an uppercut.
Kaori can't find room to land a body shot as Skurwysynowski controls the action.
Skurwysynowski lands with a light punch inside. Oh Kaori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Skurwysynowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaori working aggressively here.
Kaori seems to have got his legs back now. Kaori working aggressively here.
Skurwysynowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut. Kaori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skurwysynowski blocks a body shot from Kaori. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skurwysynowski throws a head punch that misses. Kaori misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short uppercut from Skurwysynowski. A nice right hand lands inside from Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the head. Skurwysynowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Skurwysynowski tries to work over Kaori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kaori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kaori misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski tries a body shot but Kaori blocks it.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaori uses good head movement to avoid it. Kaori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skurwysynowski. Kaori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Skurwysynowski has a couple of punches blocked by Kaori.
Skurwysynowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kaori can't find room to land a body shot as Skurwysynowski controls the action.
A short left from Skurwysynowski. A short uppercut from Kaori. This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Skurwysynowski misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kaori breaks the clinch.
Kaori thuds his right hand into Skurwysynowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Skurwysynowski drops Kaori with a huge uppercut! Kaori drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Skurwysynowski is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Skurwysynowski! Ichioka Kaori was interviewed post fight and said '6.6'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Cowan (ranked 1682 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 100 p4p, 154 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mickey Cowan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mickey Cowan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Cowan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross. Cowan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Albatross throws a push kick but Cowan slaps the foot to one side. Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
A nice combination there by Albatross.
Albatross misses with a head kick.
Albatross on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cowan with a jab. A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target. Albatross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cowan works Albatross's body with a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cowan misses with an uppercut. Cowan moves into the clinch. Cowan prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch. Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Albatross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cowan prevents Albatross from breaking the clinch. Albatross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Cowan to work.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it. Albatross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cowan backwards. I was talking to Cowan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Cowan tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albatross. Albatross misses with the head strike.
Albatross is trying to force a seperation but Cowan has the dominant position. Cowan lands a body punch. Cowan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Albatross up against the cage. Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cowan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around. Albatross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cowan. A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Albatross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross is trying to maintain a safe position but Cowan gets an underhook and turns Albatross into the cage. Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albatross backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Albatross wants to break free but Cowan has control.
Albatross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Albatross tries to circle away but Cowan has him pinned against the cage. Cowan digs a right hand into Albatross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Albatross's gas tank. Cowan prevents a body shot from Albatross. Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Cowan stalling.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head. Cowan tries to work over Albatross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Cowan. Albatross wants to break the clinch but can't.
Albatross pushes Cowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Albatross can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Nice shot by Cowan. Cowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cowan misses with a left hand and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Albatross sizes up Cowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Albatross on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross. Cowan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Albatross manages to circle out of the way. Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan. Albatross misses the jab. Donk. Cowan catches Albatross right on the button with a cross. Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Albatross misses. Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Albatross throws a series of strikes that have Cowan backpedaling.
Albatross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Albatross misses with a looping left. Albatross takes one to the chin there. Cowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cowan lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Albatross works Cowan's body with a nice hook. Cowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Albatross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cowan thows a left - swing and a miss! It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Albatross scores with a hook. Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Albatross throws a head kick that misses. Albatross stalks Cowan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cowan's face. Cowan staggers backwards, shaken. Cowan is rocked! Cowan misses with a hook. Oh Cowan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Albatross staying out of range there. A cross from Cowan lands. Cowan seems to have got his legs back now. Cowan clinches up with Albatross and pushes him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan effectively controlling the action here. Cowan is struggling to control the position. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cowan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Cowan has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Albatross backwards. Cowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albatross can do to turn this around? A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Albatross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage. Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Albatross's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cowan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mickey Cowan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albatross. Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cowan lands a jab to the head.
Cowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Albatross misses with a hook. Cowan ducked under it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Albatross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowan doesn't seem phased though. Cowan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cowan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cowan lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that second round. That's time! Cowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Albatross misses with a straight right. Albatross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowan lands a lovely overhand right. Cowan moves into the clinch. Albatross tries to break the clinch but Cowan is controlling the position. Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albatross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage. Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Albatross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowan has him pressed against the cage. Cowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Albatrosss head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowan. Cowan is working Albatross over against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Albatross is trying to force a seperation but Cowan has the dominant position. Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Albatross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Albatross. Cowan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cowan blocking some punches.
Albatross misses with some punches.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses. Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Albatross blocks an elbow strike from Cowan.
Cowan scores with a shoulder strike. Cowan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cowan scores with a shoulder strike. Cowan presses Albatross against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Cowan. Albatross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A hook to the body from Cowan.
A short left from Cowan. Cowan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cowan scores with a shot to the side of Albatross's head. Cowan pushes Albatross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The referee calls for Cowan to work.
Cowan works on Albatross's body with a couple of short punches. This has been an exciting period of action! A short left from Cowan. Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Albatross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Albatross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Albatross is trying to break free. Cowan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Albatross is looking to break free of the clinch but Cowan has double underhooks. Cowan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cowan lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cowan gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Albatross is rocked! A body shot lands from Cowan.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Albatross is still on wobbly legs! Can Cowan finish him? Cowan lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cowan is leaning against Albatross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cowan gets through Albatross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cowan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cowan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Albatross's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Albatross drops to his knees and Cowan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan! Mickey Cowan retains his bantamweight title! Mickey Cowan 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 2775 p4p, 2061 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 84 p4p, 61 weight class). Nathan Leal has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Lesnar throws a body punch but Leal moves out of range. Lesnar lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lesnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leal doesn't seem phased though. Lesnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Leal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leal there as he acknowledges the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leal was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnar. It seemed like Leal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lesnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar misses with a hook. We've been told by Lesnar's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lesnar connects with a body shot that sends Leal's belly button to the back. Lesnar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leal on his heels. He'll look to pass Leal's guard now, I'm sure. Lesnar lands a couple of digs. Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lesnar works over Leal with some ground and pound from guard. Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body. Lesnar with a nice head shot there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leal can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lesnar is in close to Leal's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound. Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lesnar stops Leal from standing up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lesnar trying to control but Leal is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lesnar sitting in guard here, content to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that round. That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lesnar digs a good hook to Leal's body.
Lesnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leal's guard. Leal has momentary wrist control but Lesnar slips an elbow through the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leal is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea. Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mark Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lesnar stands up over Leal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leal is on top in guard.
Leal wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Leal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lesnar dives on top into guard. Lesnar works over Leal with some ground and pound from guard. Leal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace. Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leal wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him. Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Leal's brow. Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around? Lesnar distracts Leal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lesnar trying to control but Leal is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesnar pushing down on Leal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lesnar dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with Leal. Leal tries to pull guard but Lesnar forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lesnar throws a head punch that misses. Lesnar leaning his opponent against the cage. Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leal letting Lesnar take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar lands a hook that snaps the head of Leal backwards. Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leal's elbow. Leal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesnar walks away with a smile on his face. Leal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Lesnar. Lesnar tries to clinch there but Leal circles away.
Lesnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Leal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leal's half guard. Leal has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Lesnar winds up and cracks Leal with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Leal wants to get back to full guard. Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Leal's hands, connecting with Leal's forehead. Nathan Leal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Leal is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lesnar 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lesnar! Mark Lesnar 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 667 p4p, 669 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 19 p4p, 7 weight class). Joestar has chosen Coda - Bloody Stream as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Fuentes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! That kick from Joestar tenderised Fuentes's leg. Fuentes is trying to keep his angry face on. Fuentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joestar. Fuentes lands a glancing blow to the side of Joestar's head. It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut. Joestar misses with a straight left. Fuentes moves out of range as Joestar strikes. Joestar misses with a hook. Fuentes ducked under it nicely. Joestar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Joestar misses with an uppercut
and Fuentes counters with a nice right hand that sends Joestar toppling to the canvas! Joestar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fuentes finish him?! This has been an exciting period of action! Fuentes looks to throw the jab but Joestar is out of range. Joestar ducks under a wild hook from Fuentes. The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Joestar backs away, Fuentes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Fuentes does a little dance to reset his feet. Fuentes is looking to counter punch. Joestar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut. Fuentes lands a big right hand that sends Joestar crashing to the mat! Fuentes stays standing though and waves Joestar back to his feet! Joestar is rocked! Joestar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuentes counters with a body kick. Joestar looks winded! Are you kidding me?! Fuentes ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Joestar clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes! Pedro Fuentes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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