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GC 459: Flair VS Galeos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mason (ranked 2052 p4p, 15537 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 290 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Packer, which made it look bad.
Mason tries a low kick but Packer avoids it.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Packer counters with a left to the body.
Mason takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Nice shot by Mason.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Packer.
 It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Packer connects with a looping right hand.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a low kick as Packer jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Packer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason wants to slow Packer down by chopping away at his legs.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Packer to score with a decent uppercut.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Packer misses.
Packer throws a one two combo.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Packer doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Packer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason digs a good hook to Packer's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands with a cross.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mason throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Jason Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer blocks the body kick.
Mason lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a hook
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Packer lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Packer throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Packer.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Packer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Packer is out of range.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason scores with a hook.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Packer 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.
Packer swinging wildly here.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Packer.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Packer throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Mason is looking to chop away at Packer's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer slips a jab from Mason.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.
Packer avoids the body shot from Mason.
A head kick from Mason lands but Packer takes it in his stride.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Packer sprawls well.
Packer defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Packer defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason cracks Packer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason stuns Packer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Packer 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.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Packer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Packer is keeping the position for now.
Packer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason tries for a takedown but Packer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer staying out of range there.
Packer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Packer enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Packer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Packer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Packer has escaped and now he's on top!
Mason throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Packer escapes and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Packer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to control Packer's posture but Packer avoids it.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Packer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Packer controls the position from side control.
Packer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mason to see if he's OK.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.
Mason is controlling Packer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mason under the eye.
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Mason is trying to break free.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Packer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer blocking some punches.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason tries for a takedown but Packer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.
Jason Mason's cut is getting worse.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Packer counters with a big head kick but Mason shrugs it off.
Packer throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason throws a low kick but Packer avoids it.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jason Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Packer defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer is trying to control but can't.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mason is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
Packer is trying to get back to full guard.
Packer wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason avoids the head kick by Packer.
Mason jabs Packer right on the nose. Packer blinks but takes it well.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Packer but Packer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jason Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Packer scores with a three punch combo!
Packer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
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 Jason Mason.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mason!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 2058 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Glen Hoddle (ranked 257 p4p, 312 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick there by Chang.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chang ducks right into an uppercut from Hoddle.
Hoddle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoddle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chang back to the cage. Hoddle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoddle. That snapped Chang's head back.
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!
Chang throws the kick towards the body but Hoddle avoids it.
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Hoddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Hoddle counters with a left to the body.
Chang thows a body kick. Hoddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoddle connects with a leg kick.
Chang misses with a hook. Hoddle ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Chang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoddle swings widly with a right hand
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoddle looks winded!
Chang lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chang.
Chang throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hoddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang cracks Hoddle with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hoddle falls to his knees and Chang doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micah Frank (ranked 1670 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Kronos Doomsday (ranked 229 p4p, 231 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Doomsday's choice of entrance music: Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank lands a jab to the nose.
Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doomsday has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frank cracks Doomsday with an open hand slap.
Doomsday closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Doomsday prevents Frank from breaking the clinch.
Frank stops a takedown attempt from Doomsday.
Frank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doomsday cracks Frank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut.
Doomsday lands a body shot.
Doomsday defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Doomsday. Beautiful body shot.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doomsday.
Doomsday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Frank is having none of it.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Frank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doomsday shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
Doomsday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doomsday shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
Frank appears to be looking for a big counter.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
A jab from Doomsday does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Doomsday.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doomsday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doomsday connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frank scrambles back to his feet.
Doomsday throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Doomsday tries to clinch up
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Doomsday throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a one-two to the body.
Frank tries to bum rush Doomsday with a series of wild strikes but Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Doomsday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doomsday dips to his left and cracks Frank with an uppercut!
Doomsday is looking to clinch.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut.
Frank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doomsday misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doomsday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Doomsday misses.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Frank throws a head kick but Doomsday moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Doomsday there.
Doomsday throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday instigates a clinch.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but Frank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Frank throws a solid leg kick but Doomsday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frank.
Frank misses with a hook
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frank won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kronos Doomsday 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.
Frank avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank.
Doomsday lands an overhand right.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
Doomsday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Doomsday's corner calls for a 1-2. Doomsday obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank cracks Doomsday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doomsday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doomsday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday misses with the combination.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frank on the side of the head.
Doomsday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doomsday lands a head shot.
Doomsday scores with a jab. Frank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank swats away the attempt to clinch by Doomsday.
Frank is looking to counter punch.
Doomsday shoots in but Frank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank defending well as Doomsday loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
A jab from Frank misses.
Doomsday misses with a body punch
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doomsday looks to clinch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Frank misses.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Frank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Frank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doomsday's knee momentarily.
Doomsday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Frank misses with a straight right.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Frank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday checks the leg kick.
Doomsday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doomsday misses with a shot to the body
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Doomsday misses with a double jab.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doomsday lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doomsday gets a clinch.
Doomsday struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Doomsday is leaning against Frank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doomsday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday slips a straight right by Frank.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doomsday tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Doomsday wants to counter the offense by Frank and move into the clinch position.
Frank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doomsday jabs Frank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank takes one to the chin there.
Frank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Doomsday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kronos Doomsday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Doomsday loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doomsday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Doomsday throws a good cross that connects.
Doomsday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Frank.
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frank defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doomsday swings widly with a right hand
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank throws a leg kick but Doomsday checks it.
Frank misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Frank looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday scores with a nice strike.
Doomsday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frank momentarily.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doomsday feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Doomsday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doomsday misses the body punch
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Doomsday connects with a looping right hand.
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday scores with a nice strike.
Doomsday swings for the body but Frank moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank slips under a jab from Doomsday.
Frank looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doomsday takes one to the chin there.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Doomsday checks a low kick from Frank.
Good standup being displayed there by Doomsday as he connects with a hook.
Doomsday misses with a hook.
Doomsday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doomsday's sensitive parts.
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Doomsday backs away, Frank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Doomsday thuds a left hand into Frank's body.
Doomsday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doomsday tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doomsday tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Doomsday back against the cage.
Doomsday is trying to drag Frank to the mat but Frank just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Micah Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doomsday scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Doomsday takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frank.
Frank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank slips under a jab from Doomsday.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Doomsday misses its intended target.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kronos Doomsday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doomsday has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Micah Frank stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck losing. Losing is mainstream.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Jospin (ranked 1805 p4p, 2083 weight class) and Thomas Bolleke (ranked 271 p4p, 299 weight class). Jospin comes into the arena with In The Air Tonight blaring out of the sound system. 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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32 - 21 - 2 |
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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 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin misses with a hook
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin has Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolleke tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jospin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jospin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Jospin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Jospin.
Jospin slips under a jab.
Jospin slips a jab from Bolleke.
Jospin moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke prevents Jospin from breaking the clinch.
Bolleke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jospin is trying to keep an underhook but Bolleke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jospin trying to control from the bottom.
Jospin is refusing to be controlled, as Bolleke sits in half guard.
Jospin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jospin defending well though.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Jospin wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Bolleke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jospin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolleke.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin trying to get back to full guard but Bolleke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jospin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bolleke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jospin working to try and regain half guard.
Jospin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolleke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Bolleke there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jospin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jospin tries to hold on but Bolleke pushes him away.
Jospin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolleke.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bolleke with shots to the head and body - Jospin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bolleke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jospin turns into him and now he's in Bolleke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Jospin.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jospin throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Bolleke.
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolleke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolleke lands a jab to Jospin's midsection.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke with a jab.
Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Jospin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke connects with the punch.
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Jospin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jospin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jospin trying to control the position.
Bolleke looking to sit in guard and control but Jospin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jospin is fighting to break Bolleke's control of his arms but Bolleke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jospin is stalling in the full guard.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jospin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bolleke has passed into side control.
Bolleke working away.
Bolleke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bolleke lands an elbow.
Jospin prevents Bolleke from improving position.
Bolleke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jospin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bolleke but great work by Jospin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin taking a breather here.
Jospin trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for a sweep but Jospin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bolleke is working to get back to half guard.
Jospin controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
Bolleke actively working from the bottom here.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is keeping him busy.
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
Jospin stalling.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jospin seems keen to control Bolleke's posture.
Jospin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin has Bolleke pulled in close to control his posture.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jospin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jospin defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Jospin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jospin!
A nice elbow there by Bolleke.
Jospin wants to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke is working for a guillotine from mount but Jospin frees his head quite easily.
Bolleke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolleke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jospin can't escape the position.
Bolleke throwing strikes here but Jospin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jospin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bolleke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bolleke goes for an armbar but Jospin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jospin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke wants to improve his position but instead Jospin has moved into half guard.
Jospin controlling the pace.
Jospin trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
Henri Jospin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke manages to get to full guard.
Bolleke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jospin stands up and waves to Bolleke to follow him.
Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
Jospin moves into full guard.
Bolleke trying to move into half guard but instead Jospin has managed to sweep!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bolleke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolleke 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 1170 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 158 p4p, 148 weight class). Baxxter comes to the cage accompanied by Weekend, Scooter . 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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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 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Baxxter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Draven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxxter.
And Draven tries to counter it with a takedown but Baxxter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baxxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draven wants to clinch up but Baxxter keeps it at a distance.
Draven moves forwards but Baxxter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Draven throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baxxter. That's going to slow Draven down.
Baxxter missing with a left hand there. Draven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Draven slips under a jab.
We've been told by Baxxter's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draven.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven clinches up with Baxxter and pushes him back against the cage.
Baxxter lands a shot to the body.
Draven lands a shoulder strike.
Baxxter is pressed up against the cage. Draven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baxxter down to the mat. Baxxter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick from Baxxter.
Draven is looking to clinch but Baxxter is avoiding it.
Baxxter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Baxxter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baxxter lands a two punch combo.
Baxxter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draven counters with a low kick, right behind Baxxter 's knee.
Draven drops his hands momentarily and Baxxter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries to clinch there but Baxxter circles away.
A big left from Baxxter misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxxter thumps Draven with a low kick.
Baxxter misses the shot to the body.
Baxxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxxter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baxxter misses with a looping right.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draven moves away.
Draven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baxxter if he has to take too many more of those.
Draven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxxter counters with a one-two to the body.
Draven closes the distance but Baxxter moves to the side
and Baxxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven moves to clinch but Baxxter breaks away
and Baxxter counters with a left to the body.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draven tries to clinch there but Baxxter circles away.
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Baxxter.
Baxxter blocks an elbow strike from Draven.
Draven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Draven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baxxter manages to break the clinch.
Baxxter thows a leg kick but Draven checks it
and Draven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baxxter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Draven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Draven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Draven throws a combination. Baxxter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Draven misses with a shot to the body
and Baxxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draven tries to clinch up but Baxxter circles away and keeps his distance.
Baxxter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Draven just manages to avoid it.
Baxxter misses with a lunging right hand
and Draven counters with a left to the body.
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!
Baxxter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draven's hands.
Danga de danga de dang - Draven scores with a four punch combination!
Baxxter misses with a body shot.
Baxxter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baxxter throws out a loose jab but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxxter avoids the head kick by Draven.
Draven misses with a body shot
and Baxxter counters with a nice body kick.
Draven throws a leg kick
and Draven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draven slips a jab from Baxxter.
Draven scores with a head kick. Baxxter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baxxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draven can do to turn this around?
Draven tries to clinch but Baxxter is having none of it.
It looked like Baxxter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven clinches up against the cage.
Draven pulls guard.
Baxxter tries to free his leg and advance position but Draven is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Draven looking for a sweep. Not yet Draven, not yet.
Draven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baxxter defends well.
Draven pulls Baxxter in close to his closed guard and prevents Baxxter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baxxter content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Draven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baxxter is aware though and is defending well.
Draven working a defensive guard but Baxxter manages to pass into side control anyway.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baxxter working away.
Baxxter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Draven wants to control but Baxxter postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter wants to control but Draven is keeping him busy.
Draven is looking for a sweep.
Draven holds on to Baxxter's head and controls the position momentarily.
Draven is looking for a sweep.
Baxxter controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Draven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baxxter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Draven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Draven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baxxter rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter misses with a hook. Draven ducked under it nicely.
Draven misses with a leg kick
and Baxxter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Draven with a nice cross.
Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draven tries to pull guard but Baxxter won't allow it.
Draven is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baxxter to keep the fight standing.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Draven.
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxxter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baxxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Draven is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Peter Baxxter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Draven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Draven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baxxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baxxter is looking to counter punch.
Draven throws a poor cross that misses
and Baxxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Draven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baxxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Baxxter misses with a low kick.
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter tries to land a leg kick but Draven saw it coming and moves away.
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draven misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Draven is predictable there
and Baxxter counters with a body kick that stops Draven in his tracks momentarily.
Draven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baxxter counters with a straight right hand.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxxter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baxxter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Draven misses with a few strikes there.
Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draven misses with a right hand
and Baxxter counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter throws the left hand but Draven avoids the punch easily.
Draven wants to counter with a clinch but Baxxter pushes him away.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Draven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hans Peter Baxxter is winning the standup battle so far.
Baxxter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baxxter scores with a body shot.
Baxxter swings for the body but Draven moves out of range.
Draven wants to counter the offense by Baxxter and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draven misses with a double jab
and Baxxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baxxter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter misses with a leg kick
and Draven counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Draven.
Baxxter misses with a looping left.
Eric Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxxter throws a shot from downtown. Draven moves away and avoids it.
Draven takes a swing at Baxxter's ribcage but misses.
Draven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Baxxter.
Draven tries to counter with a clinch but Baxxter shakes him off and moves away.
Baxxter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baxxter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Hans Peter Baxxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baxxter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baxxter throws a head kick that misses
and Draven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxxter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draven tries to clinch but Baxxter is having none of it.
Baxxter misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Draven misses.
Baxxter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draven.
Baxxter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Draven avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baxxter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Peter Baxxter 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 Mousa Sissoko (ranked 1729 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Uwe Eggert (ranked 260 p4p, 228 weight class). Uwe Eggert 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Sissoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Uwe Eggert!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sissoko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sissoko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sissoko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eggert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eggert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sissoko.
Eggert unleashes a big counter combination but Sissoko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Sissoko misses
and Eggert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sissoko scores with a leg kick.
Sissoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sissoko.
Sissoko lands a leg kick that knocks Eggert off balance momentarily.
Eggert avoids the head kick by Sissoko.
Sissoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eggert.
Sissoko lunges at Eggert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eggert's hand.
Eggert throws the left hand but Sissoko avoids the punch easily.
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!
Eggert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sissoko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eggert.
Sissoko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Eggert throws a big shot that misses.
Eggert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sissoko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sissoko cracks Eggert with a right hand to the side of the head.
 Eggert is rocked!
Eggert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good exchange - Sissoko coming out on top.
Eggert is still on wobbly legs! Can Sissoko finish him?
Sissoko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sissoko closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Eggert out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Sissoko!
A very excited looking Mousa Sissoko 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 Harry Moura (ranked 1693 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Iwon Raczynski (ranked 256 p4p, 180 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iwon Raczynski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moura doesn't manage to clinch there - Raczynski circles away.
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Raczynski.
Moura avoids the body shot from Raczynski.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura throws a leg kick which misses Raczynski's front leg but catches the back leg as Raczynski tries to avoid it.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moura.
Moura slips a straight right by Raczynski.
Moura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Moura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raczynski. That did some damage!
Moura misses with a wild combination.
Moura tries to clinch up but Raczynski circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura tries to land a leg kick but Raczynski saw it coming and moves away.
Raczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raczynski defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Raczynski with a nice calf kick.
Moura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moura lands a glancing blow to the side of Raczynski's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raczynski!
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Raczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raczynski is looking for a sweep.
Moura is looking to take a break and control but Raczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moura tries for a kimura but Raczynski is defending well.
Raczynski tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raczynski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Raczynski wants to control but Moura postures up.
Raczynski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moura scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moura cracks Raczynski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Moura is working to tighten his grip on Raczynski's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Raczynski has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Moura is really squeezing tight and eventually Raczynski passes out! Moura breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Moura!
Harry Moura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzley Adams (ranked 822 p4p, 1815 weight class) and Beau Canada (ranked 37 p4p, 45 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grizzley Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Canada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canada attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canada lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Grizzley Adams has been cut.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Beau Canada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canada lands a jab.
Canada is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Canada. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Canada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Canada thumps Adams with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Canada gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grizzley Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Canada misses with the head strike.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has Canada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Canada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canada is working Adams over against the cage.
Adams is trying to drag Canada to the mat but Canada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Canada can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Canada has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Canada looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams is working for takedown but Canada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Canada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Canada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adams wants a takedown.
Canada lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Canada.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Canada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canada gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Canada creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Adams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Adams drops to his knees and Canada pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
During a confident post fight interview, Beau Canada 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mousa Ndombele (ranked 988 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 135 p4p, 194 weight class). White is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Battlesick. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Ndombele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to land a front kick but Ndombele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ndombele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ndombele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ndombele throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ndombele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White is looking to slow Ndombele down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndombele moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
It looked like Ndombele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Ndombele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Ndombele.
Ndombele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
White wants to slow Ndombele down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
White moves forwards but Ndombele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White is rocked!
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Ndombele finish him?
Ndombele connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt White covering up! Ndombele comes in with a big uppercut and White goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mousa Ndombele!
Mousa Ndombele is the new welterweight champion!
Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rice Flair (ranked 1130 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 152 p4p, 266 weight class). Rice Flair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galeos blocks an uppercut.
Galeos taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Galeos controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Galeos blocks a body shot from Flair.
Flair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeoss head.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Galeos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Galeos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Galeos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Galeos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Galeos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galeos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flair takes a swing at Galeos's ribcage but misses.
Galeos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galeos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flair counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flair.
Flair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galeos jumps guard and drags Flair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
Flair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flair drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galeos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galeos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galeos!
Galeos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galeos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Flair tries to buck Galeos off but Galeos is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flair wants to improve his position but Galeos is controlling well.
Flair's coaches at The Brick Hithouse 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.
Galeos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galeos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flair keeps working.
Flair tries to get to full guard but Galeos has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flair manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair keeping moving, preventing Galeos from controlling successfully.
Flair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galeos's guard.
Flair postures up in Galeos's guard and throws a big left but Galeos blocks it.
Galeos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flair.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
Flair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galeos working for a triangle but Flair defends it easily.
Flair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Galeos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flair, into his guard.
Galeos looking to sit in guard and control but Flair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galeos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flair advances to half guard.
Galeos is staying active underneath Flair, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flair 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.
Galeos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flair is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galeos is just riding it out for now. Flair eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galeos tries to pull guard but Flair won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Galeos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flair smiles and moves away.
Galeos misses with a wild combination.
Galeos lands a really nice looking cross but Flair seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Galeos.
Galeos blocking some punches.
Galeos is trying to pull guard but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Rice Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Flair.
A left hand lands to the body for Flair.
Galeos fails to pull guard.
Flair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Galeos controls his hands.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Galeos breaks from the clinch.
Galeos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galeos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galeos can do to turn this around?
Galeos throws the left hand but Flair avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch but Galeos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flair slips a jab and a cross from Galeos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galeos throws out a counter right but Flair avoids it with no problem.
Galeos throws out a loose jab but Flair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair wants to clinch up but Galeos keeps it at a distance.
Flair doesn't manage to clinch there - Galeos circles away.
Galeos misses with a double jab.
Flair tries to clinch
and Galeos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flair tries to clinch there but Galeos circles away.
Galeos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galeos throws a nice looking combination but Flair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galeos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galeos stalks Flair and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flair's face. Flair staggers backwards, shaken.
Galeos misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Galeos misses.
Galeos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galeos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galeos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Galeos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flair wants to clinch up but Galeos keeps it at a distance.
Flair has managed to clinch.
Galeos can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair lands with a right 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!
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galeos tries to pull guard but Flair holds him up against the cage and eventually Galeos drops back down to his feet.
Galeos jumps guard but Flair stands there with Galeos around his waist. Galeos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Galeos.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Galeos avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galeos.
Flair lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Flair.
Flair prevents a body shot from Galeos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
Flair scores with a shot to the side of Galeos's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galeos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galeos swats away the attempt to clinch by Flair.
Galeos cracks Flair with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galeos lands a jab-cross combination.
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galeos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flair clinches up against the cage.
Flair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Flair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galeos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flair is defending well.
Flair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Galeos avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Galeos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Flair.
Galeos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Galeos takes a shot to the head.
Flair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flair has Galeos pressed against the cage, preventing Galeos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Flair.
Flair prevents Galeos from breaking the clinch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galeos is rocked!
Galeos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galeos is still on wobbly legs! Can Flair finish him?
Galeos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flair to keep the fight standing.
Galeos is trying to stall.
Flair is leaning against Galeos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galeos seems to have recovered his senses.
Galeos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galeos is trying to break the clinch but Flair has him pressed against the cage.
Galeos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Galeos has had enough of the clinch but Flair keeps him there for the moment.
Flair tries a body shot but Galeos blocks it.
Galeos tries to circle away but Flair has him pinned against the cage.
Flair lands a nice uppercut.
Flair presses Galeos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Rice Flair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair lands a right hand.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Galeos.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair is working Galeos over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries a body shot but Galeos blocks it.
Galeos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rice Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Kristian Galeos.
Flair lands a body shot.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Galeos misses with a knee to the head.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flair lands a nice shot to the body.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair scores with a shoulder strike.
Galeos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with the head strike.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Galeos.
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!
Galeos blocks an uppercut.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair lands with a light punch inside.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
Galeos is trying to force a seperation but Flair has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
A right hook to the body lands for Flair.
Galeos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flair smiles and moves away.
Flair has Galeos up against the cage in a clinch.
Galeos blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galeos keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Galeos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flair tries to clinch but Galeos moves out of range.
Galeos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flair circles away quickly and effectively.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Galeos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galeos throws a right and a left that Flair avoids nicely.
Flair rushes Galeos and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Galeos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Flair.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Galeos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galeos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galeos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galeos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galeos throws a series of punches but Flair moves out of range.
Flair tries to clinch but Galeos is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galeos! But no joy.
Flair wants to clinch
and Galeos counters with a straight right hand.
Flair rushes Galeos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galeos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galeos throws a hook but Flair blocks it.
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Galeos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Galeos does no damage.
Galeos throws a series of punches but Flair moves out of range.
Flair clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Galeos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galeos.
Flair working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair lands a body punch.
Flair lands a shot to the body.
Flair works on Galeos's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Flair.
Flair lands a left hand.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Flair as the two fighters clinch.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galeoss head.
A short right from Flair on the inside.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Galeos avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
A short right from Flair.
Flair lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair tries to work over Galeos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galeos's elbow.
A short uppercut from Flair.
Flair misses with some punches.
Flair gets through Galeos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galeos backwards.
Flair unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Galeos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Flair is unloading with more strikes now! Galeos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair!
Rice Flair retains his lightweight title!
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