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GC 470: Don VS Madero PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Potthast (ranked 2625 p4p, 1028 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 92 p4p, 49 weight class). Potthast's entrance music is Numb - Linkin Park. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Potthast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potthast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Potthast takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Potthast is trying to stall.
We've been hearing reports that Potthast has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potthast loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Potthast darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Potthast slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ stuns Potthast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Potthast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Christ.
Christ has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Potthast is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Potthast saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Potthast misses the target.
Christ is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Potthast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Potthast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ throws a hook but Potthast avoids it easily.
Potthast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Potthast scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ misses with a hook. Potthast ducked under it nicely.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Potthast misses with a wild body shot.
Christ avoids the body shot from Potthast.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Potthast counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Potthast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potthast slips under a jab.
Potthast lunges at Christ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christ's hand.
Potthast looks to clinch
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potthast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Potthast misses.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Potthast is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potthast is looking to counter punch.
Potthast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ avoids the body shot from Potthast.
Potthast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potthast. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potthast swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Potthast.
Potthast throws a body shot but no joy.
Potthast misses the shot to the body.
Potthast throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ scores with a nice head shot.
Christ throws a hook but Potthast avoids it easily.
Potthast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potthast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potthast just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Potthast.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Potthast moves out of range of the strikes.
Potthast is looking for a counter combo.
Christ avoids the body shot from Potthast.
Potthast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ 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.
Christ connects with the punch.
 Potthast is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ fakes the body blow, causing Potthast to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Potthast goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Christ!
A very excited looking Julio Christ made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Drop (ranked 1579 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Wes Ekwall (ranked 76 p4p, 51 weight class). Ekwall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter the Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Ekwall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall lands a left and a right that send Drop crashing to the mat, dazed. Ekwall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Ekwall scores with a jab to the head.
Drop is rocked!
Drop switches off momentarily and Ekwall cracks him with a monster right hand! Drop topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ekwall dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ekwall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wes Ekwall!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wes Ekwall waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE Elite's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Bigalow (ranked 3065 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Tyrone Muesli (ranked 135 p4p, 68 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bowser Bigalow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Muesli!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muesli moves in looking to clinch but Bigalow pushes him off.
Muesli tries to clinch up.
Bigalow with a nice calf kick.
Muesli cracks Bigalow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muesli slips under a jab.
Bigalow tries to bum rush Muesli with a series of wild strikes but Muesli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigalow connects with a jab.
Bigalow misses with a body shot.
Muesli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bigalow loads up on a big right hand but Muesli slips the punch.
Bigalow lands with a shot to the body.
Muesli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigalow throws a body shot but no joy.
Bigalow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Bowser Bigalow has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muesli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigalow ducks under a wild hook from Muesli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muesli moves into range and clinches up with Bigalow.
Bigalow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muesli's elbow.
Muesli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigalow backwards.
Bigalow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigalow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muesli looking to slow down the pace here.
Muesli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigalow is trying to break the clinch but Muesli has him pressed against the cage.
Muesli fails to pull guard.
Muesli misses with the head strike.
Bigalow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muesli misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Muesli.
A short uppercut from Muesli.
Muesli tries to pull guard but Bigalow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Muesli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bigalow is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muesli.
Oh Bigalow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bigalow misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Muesli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muesli unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bigalow! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Muesli is unloading with more strikes now! Bigalow drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Muesli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 911 p4p, 2084 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 122 p4p, 269 weight class). Doomsday comes to the cage accompanied by Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Sailcirc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THE SCOTTS. Torcadall Sailcirc will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailcirc moves into the clinch.
Sailcirc has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Doomsday is trying to keep an underhook but Sailcirc manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but Doomsday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sailcirc to get the leverage.
Sailcirc prevents Doomsday from improving his position.
Doomsday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doomsday wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailcirc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Doomsday trying to control the position.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sailcirc is defending well. Doomsday quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sailcirc has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Doomsday celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kronos Doomsday!
During a confident post fight interview, Kronos Doomsday 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 Jay Steve (ranked 3001 p4p, 1169 weight class) and Jeff Lee (ranked 374 p4p, 162 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doomsday Clock. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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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 33 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Steve stumbling back into the cage.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Steve was not able to check.
Steve is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Steve's torso.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Steve tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Steve back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steve is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Steve throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee lands a front kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Steve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Steve stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Steve misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Steve shrugs it off.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Steve tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Steve moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Steve's torso.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Lee scores with a hook.
Steve throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeff Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steve throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee digs a good hook to Steve's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Steve motions for Lee to come forward. Steve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Steve checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Steve stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steve checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Steve throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Steve throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Steve blocks a head kick by Lee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steve swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Steve misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steve if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve connects with the punch.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Lee tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Steve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee jabs at Steve's body.
Lee throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Steve tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Steve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steve if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve takes a step back to recover.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve avoids the head kick by Lee.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a body kick that stops Steve in his tracks momentarily.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee lands a head kick. Steve smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Steve throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve avoids the head kick by Lee.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Steve moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Steve shrugs it off though.
Jeff Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lee!
Our winner, Jeff Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 1874 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 249 p4p, 259 weight class). Mollen comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Like the Angel. Trond Asmundsen 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Mollen feinted with a counter takedown.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Asmundsen works Mollen's body with a nice hook.
Mollen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asmundsen can pounce on him.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Mollen avoids the punch easily.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mollen trying to strike off his back.
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mollen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mollen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mollen, not yet.
Asmundsen trying to control but Mollen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mollen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Asmundsen blocks the strikes from Mollen.
Mollen strikes from the bottom but Asmundsen passes into mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Asmundsen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Asmundsen landing strikes from the mount and Mollen is in trouble!
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen controlling from the full mount.
Mollen is looking to improve his position but Asmundsen isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mollen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asmundsen blocks Mollen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Asmundsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mollen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Asmundsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound effectively.
Asmundsen working the ground and pound effectively.
Asmundsen blocks Mollen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen raining down shots from the mount!
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen landing strikes from the mount.
Mollen is rocked!
Asmundsen cracks Mollen with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trond Asmundsen!
Trond Asmundsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hoddle (ranked 1697 p4p, 1358 weight class) and Everett Covington (ranked 232 p4p, 191 weight class). Everett Covington has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Everett Covington!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Covington.
Hoddle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoddle takes a swing at Covington's ribcage but misses.
Hoddle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Covington on the side of the head.
Hoddle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Hoddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoddle.
Hoddle misses the shot to the body.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington avoids the body shot from Hoddle.
Covington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoddle tries to avoid it but Covington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoddle to the ground. Hoddle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Covington shoots for a takedown but Hoddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoddle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Glen Hoddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Covington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Covington's hands.
Hoddle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Covington fails with the takedown.
Hoddle thuds a left hand into Covington's body.
Covington blocks a jab.
Covington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Covington or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoddle, which made it look bad.
Covington has a takedown stuffed.
Covington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoddle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covington.
Glen Hoddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Hoddle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle lands with a right hand.
Hoddle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Covington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoddle but Hoddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoddle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
Covington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoddle misses with a body shot.
Hoddle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Covington momentarily.
Hoddle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Covington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Covington blocks a head kick by Hoddle.
Covington shoots for a takedown but Hoddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoddle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Covington's head backwards.
 Covington is rocked!
Covington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoddle but Hoddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoddle lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Covington falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hoddle dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Everett Covington had this to say: 'Aw crap!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 1153 p4p, 581 weight class) and Mr Mojo Risin (ranked 123 p4p, 63 weight class). Areni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mosaique. The crowd seem to be enjoying Risin's choice of entrance music: L.A. Woman. Mr Mojo Risin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Mojo Risin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Risin is looking to slow Areni down with leg kicks.
Risin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Areni.
Areni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Areni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Risin backwards.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Risin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Risin struggles to land a body shot inside as Areni controls his hands.
Areni misses with a punch to the body.
Areni has Risin pressed against the cage.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Risin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Areni throws out the jab.
Risin with the inside leg kick.
Risin misses with a leg kick.
Areni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Areni 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.
Areni lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni scores with a nice body kick.
Risin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Risin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Areni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
Risin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Risin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Areni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Areni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mr Mojo Risin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Risin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Areni.
Risin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Risin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Areni's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risin tries a low kick but Areni avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
We've been informed that Risin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Areni blocks a head kick by Risin.
Risin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Areni. That did some damage!
A jab from Areni finds it's way through Risin's defenses.
Areni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Risin as he jumps to the side.
Risin unleashes a big counter combination but Areni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Risin throws a poor cross that misses
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Areni is defended easily by Risin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hin Areni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risin defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Risin lands with a right hand.
Areni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Risins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Risin punishes Areni's body with a nice straight punch.
Risin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Areni avoids the body shot from Risin.
Areni connects with the punch.
Areni lands a jab to the nose.
Risin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Risin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Risin down.
Areni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Risin on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni scores with a body shot.
Areni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Risin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Areni shoots for a double leg takedown but Risin sprawls well. He's pushed Areni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick from Areni misses.
Areni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Areni trying to control the action but Risin is working from the bottom.
Areni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Areni thows a huge punch but Risin dodges it nicely.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Risin defending well though.
Areni is trying to control. Risin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Areni working over Risin with some ground and pound. Risin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Risin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Areni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Risin's head.
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Risin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Risin defending well though.
Areni winds up and cracks Risin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Areni thows a huge punch but Risin dodges it nicely.
Areni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Risin defending well though.
Risin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Areni motions for Risin to come forward. Areni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mr Mojo Risin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni moves away from the strike by Risin.
Risin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Risin with a jab.
Risin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risin lunges at Areni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Areni's hand.
Areni lands an overhand right.
Areni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Areni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Risin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Risin throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
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!
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Risin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Risin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Areni.
A lazy left from Areni finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Risin moves out of range as Areni throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Risin! But no joy.
Risin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Areni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Risin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni is looking to clinch.
Risin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Risin scores with a nice head shot.
Areni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Risin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Risin throws a front kick aimed at Areni's knee but Areni avoids it well.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risin throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Areni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Areni throws a front kick that sends Risin stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni checks a leg kick.
As Risin backs away, Areni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Areni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Areni drives through with a takedown into Risin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Areni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Risin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni.
Areni looking to pass the guard.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Risin blocks nicely.
Risin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Risin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Areni throws an elbow that misses. Risin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Areni's guard. Nice move by Risin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Risin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Areni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Risin preventing the sweep.
Areni is pulling down on Risin's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Areni working a defensive guard but Risin passes into half guard.
Areni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Risin pulls his head out easily.
Areni tries to roll over but Risin keeps him under control.
Areni is trying is best to control the position here.
Areni continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Areni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Mojo Risin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Areni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Areni.
Risin scores with the left hand. Areni knows he should have avoided that one.
Areni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Risin can pounce on him.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Areni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Areni.
Areni throws a sloppy body shot
and Risin counters with a thumping low kick.
Risin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Risin tries to score with a low kick but Areni moves his leg out of the way.
Areni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Risin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni walks into a straight right hand from Risin.
Risin throws a leg kick which misses Areni's front leg but catches the back leg as Areni tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Risin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Areni.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Risin moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risin misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
Risin misses with a kick to the body.
Risin lands a nice hook to Areni's body. Areni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Areni misses with a hook.
Risin throws a front kick aimed at Areni's knee but Areni avoids it well.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Risin's head.
Areni stuns Risin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Areni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Risin.
Risin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Areni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Risin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Areni is able to avoid easily.
Risin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risin is looking to chop away at Areni's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Areni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Areni misses with a low kick.
Areni stuns Risin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Risin throws a leg kick but Areni checks it.
Areni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Risin!
Risin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Areni advances to mount.
Areni looking to finish with strikes here!
Risin taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni looking to control but Risin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Areni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Areni scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Risin?
Risin wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Risin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni looking to finish with strikes here!
Areni sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Areni scoring with strikes but Risin is staying in there.
Areni looking to finish with strikes here!
Areni throws some wild stikes that Risin manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Areni with the ground and pound from mount.
Areni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Areni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Draper (ranked 4081 p4p, 1875 weight class) and Rice Flair (ranked 423 p4p, 258 weight class). Draper's entrance music is Asshole. A fine choice. 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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26
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155
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sterling Draper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair works on Draper's body with a couple of short punches.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair presses Draper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draper's elbow.
Draper blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Draper controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Draper.
Flair misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Draper controls his hands.
Draper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair working aggressively here.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draper's elbow.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draper blocking some punches.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Draper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draper blocks an uppercut.
Draper goes for a takedown attempt but Flair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair lands a jab.
Flair misses the body punch
and Draper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flair!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draper is working to tighten his grip on Flair's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Flair has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Draper is really squeezing tight and eventually Flair passes out! Draper breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sterling Draper!
A very excited looking Sterling Draper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Don (ranked 2065 p4p, 2077 weight class) and Oaza Madero (ranked 67 p4p, 69 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Oaza Madero was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Monty Don!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oaza Madero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madero throws a hook but Don blocks it.
Madero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Don gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Madero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Don being controlled here, momentarily.
Madero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Don's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madero has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Don to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Madero is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Don pulls down on the head and he's put Madero to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monty Don!
Monty Don is the new super heavyweight champion!
Monty Don thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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