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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kenny johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kenny johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels takes a kick to the side of the head.
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniels blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for johnson.
johnson lands a head kick. Daniels smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
johnson throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
johnson throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
johnson misses with the combination.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
johnson gets underhooks to prevent Daniels's takedown attempt.
Daniels tries for a takedown but johnson manages to get underhooks.
johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Daniels should have avoided that one.
johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
kenny johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson misses the shot to the body.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
johnson misses with a head kick.
johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels wants to clinch.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
kenny johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels moves forwards but johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels looks gassed!
A jab lands there for johnson.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
johnson tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daniels on the side of the head.
Daniels is trying desperately to land a takedown but johnson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Daniels.
johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from johnson.
johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from johnson.
johnson scores with a shot to the body.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
johnson stalks Daniels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daniels's face. Daniels staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
johnson throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by johnson!
johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by johnson as he connects with a hook.
johnson throws out a powerful jab.
johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
johnson scores with a nice strike.
johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
johnson scores with a nice head shot.
johnson scores with a nice strike.
johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
johnson dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!
johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson throws a combination. Daniels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
johnson misses with a combination
and Daniels counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in johnson's guard now.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
johnson wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
kenny johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with johnson but johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
kenny johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by johnson as he connects with a hook.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but johnson swivels and escapes.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
johnson scores with a punch to the head.
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from johnson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from johnson does no damage.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson scores with a shot to the body.
johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
johnson scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
johnson misses with a double jab.
johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daniels.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels takes one to the side of the head.
johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for johnson. That snapped Daniels's head back.
johnson misses with a two punch combination.
johnson lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Daniels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for johnson.
johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from johnson.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has johnson pinned against the cage. johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
kenny johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
johnson lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
kenny johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
johnson throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from johnson.
johnson lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from johnson.
johnson looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from johnson.
johnson looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
johnson throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from johnson.
johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by johnson.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says johnson as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
johnson tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from johnson.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. johnson tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag johnson to the ground. johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
kenny johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from johnson both land. Nice combination.
johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
kenny johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. johnson defends it nicely.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
A head kick misses from johnson.
A combination from johnson does no damage.
johnson swinging wildly here.
johnson lands an overhand right.
johnson looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Daniels avoids the head kick by johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels slips a straight right by johnson.
johnson throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. johnson tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag johnson to the ground. johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
kenny johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? johnson is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
johnson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Daniels looks for a takedown but johnson sprawls well.
johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
johnson lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daniels tries to clinch but johnson is having none of it.
johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
johnson throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniels blocks a head kick by johnson.
johnson throws a series of strikes that have Daniels backpedaling.
johnson lands with an overhand left.
johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Daniels throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
johnson lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
johnson throws a head kick that misses.
johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniels shoots in for a double leg but johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from johnson. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
johnson swinging wildly here.
johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daniels has time to react.
johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Daniels duly obliges.
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Daniels counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by johnson!
Good standup being displayed there by johnson as he connects with a hook.
johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from johnson.
kenny johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson throws a one two combo.
Daniels throws a right hand that johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that johnson also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
kenny johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for johnson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kenny johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Let Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ji has chosen Anathema - Judgement as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Let Ji enters the cage!
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23
153 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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27
153 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Centurion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Let Ji!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Ji.
It looks like Vicente Centurion has been cut.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Centurion in his tracks for a moment.
Ji lands an elbow inside that Centurion shrugs off.
Vicente Centurion's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Ji.
Ji is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ji scores a nice knee to the body.
Ji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Centurion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ji stalling.
Ji lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Centurion.
Ji lands an elbow inside that Centurion shrugs off.
Vicente Centurion's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ji.
Ji lands a good knee to the midsection. Centurion won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centurion letting Ji take a breather here.
Ji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Centurion blocks it with crossed arms.
Ji effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Let Ji.
Ji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ji misses with a double jab.
Centurion is looking to clinch.
Ji closes the distance and clinches.
Ji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ji effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Ji's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Centurion takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ji stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Let Ji.
Centurion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Centurion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji, pushing him back against the cage.
Ji lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Vicente Centurion's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ji takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Let Ji.
Ji tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Centurion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ji is trying to keep Centurion in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Centurion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Centurion tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji is retaining full guard.
Centurion throws a big right hand that misses.
Centurion landing some decent shots from guard.
Centurion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion trying to control but Ji is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Centurion fails with a takedown attempt.
Ji has managed to clinch.
Ji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ji.
Ji lands a good knee to the midsection. Centurion won't want to take too many of those.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vicente Centurion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Let Ji!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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168 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saffron Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burrows manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Burrows trying to control the position.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Burrows working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Burrows takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burrows looks gassed!
Watson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrows cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burrows circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson misses with a takedown
and Burrows counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Watson wants to stall.
Watson lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Watson's efforts to push away.
Burrows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
Burrows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burrows stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burrows effectively controlling the action here.
Watson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burrows goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watson prevents it.
Tom Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saffron Burrows.
Burrows blocking some punches.
Burrows blocks an uppercut.
Watson digs a right hand into Burrows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burrows's gas tank.
Burrows is working Watson over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watson struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrows controls his hands.
Watson gets through Burrows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watson wants to stall.
Burrows working aggressively here.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Burrows is controlling the position.
Burrows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Burrows.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burrows blocks a body shot from Watson.
Burrows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burrows scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Watson wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Burrows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watson up against the cage.
Burrows misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Watson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Watson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watson trying to control the position.
Burrows advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Burrows might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Watson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burrows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burrows is breathing heavily.
Watson is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Watson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burrows wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watson parries the strikes from Burrows easily there. Burrows is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Watson to escape.
Watson tries to bench press Burrows off him but Burrows keeps the position.
Burrows trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burrows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burrows has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Saffron Burrows has been cut.
Watson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Burrows smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson misses with a combination
and Burrows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burrows counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burrows.
Burrows blocks an uppercut.
Burrows working aggressively here.
Burrows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson is looking to wear down Burrows with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burrows jabs at Watson's body.
Watson with a poor takedown
and Burrows counters with a three punch combo that has Watson backing up. Watson nods at Burrows to acknowledge the strikes.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows clinches up against the cage.
Burrows changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burrows lands a head shot.
Tom Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Burrows.
Burrows lands a jab to the nose.
Burrows tries to clinch up.
Watson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Burrows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Watson.
Burrows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Burrows lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watson doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saffron Burrows's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Watson scores with a jab.
Burrows takes the fight into the clinch.
Burrows lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Burrows fails to land.
Burrows is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Burrows digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
Watson prevents the takedown attempt.
Burrows looking for a takedown.
Tom Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saffron Burrows.
Burrows swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burrows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Watson misses with a double jab
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Watson throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
Watson missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Watson lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burrows throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burrows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burrows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watson's guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows content to stall in guard here.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watson is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burrows looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson closes the distance but Burrows moves to the side
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four 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.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a hook.
Watson throws a series of punches but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saffron Burrows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrows has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saffron Burrows!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. Dubonet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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22
168 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
161 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Damien Satan has been cut.
Satan avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Satan moves out of range.
Satan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dubonet is out of range.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Satan moves out of range.
Satan defending well as Dubonet loads up on a big left hand.
Satan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dubonet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Satan thows a body shot but no joy.
Dubonet misses with a few strikes there.
Satan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubonet lands with a cross.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but Satan moves out of range.
Satan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Dubonet blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet lands a head kick!
Dubonet just misses with a punch to the body.
Satan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dubonet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dubonet scores with a hook.
Satan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Dubonet misses
and Satan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubonet misses with a wild combination.
Dubonet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satan's sensitive parts.
Satan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubonet as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Satan counters with a low kick, right behind Dubonet 's knee.
A low kick from Satan is predictable there
and Dubonet counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Satan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubonet.
Satan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubonet scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Satan.
Satan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dubonet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dubonet throws a lazy head kick
and Satan counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan thows a body shot but no joy.
Satan throws a lazy head kick
and Dubonet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dubonet throws a leg kick but Satan checks it.
Satan misses with a body shot
and Dubonet counters with a one-two to the body.
Damien Satan's cut is getting worse.
Satan lands an overhand right.
Satan drops his hands momentarily and Dubonet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Satan 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 Dubonet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dubonet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dubonet checks a low kick from Satan.
Dubonet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Satan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dubonet misses with a double jab
and Satan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dubonet's knee momentarily.
Dubonet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Satan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satan prevents Dubonet from getting back to his feet.
Dubonet looks gassed!
Satan advances to half guard.
Satan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dubonet pushes Satan off looking to stand but Satan dives back in and keeps control.
Satan tries to pass to full mount but Dubonet defends it.
Satan wants to take a breather but Dubonet is having none of it.
Dubonet wants to get back to his feet.
Satan works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubonet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Dubonet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Satan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dubonet misses the body punch
and Satan counters with a low kick, right behind Dubonet 's knee.
Dubonet misses with a double jab
and Satan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dubonet throws a lazy head kick
so Satan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satan is working Dubonet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Satan working some strikes from top position.
Satan prevents Dubonet from getting back to his feet.
Satan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Satan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Satan advances nicely into full mount.
Satan 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.
Satan unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet really wants to buck Satan off and get back to his feet.
Satan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet is trying to stand up.
Satan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Satan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Satan has hold of Dubonet's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dubonet manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Satan looking to control but Dubonet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Satan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dubonet is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Satan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dubonet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dubonet shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Satan dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubonet wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dubonet is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Satan is working for a guillotine from mount but Dubonet frees his head quite easily.
Dubonet is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dubonet is surviving well by controlling Satan's body position as best he can.
Dubonet really wants to buck Satan off and get back to his feet.
Satan lands with some strikes.
Satan wants to control the pace but Dubonet is squirming around nicely.
Dubonet is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Satan has hold of Dubonet's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dubonet manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dubonet squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Satan trying to control but Dubonet is having none of it.
Dubonet bucks up and throws Satan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Satan is defended easily by Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Satan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Satan misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satan. Dubonet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dubonet throws a lazy head kick
and Satan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dubonet thinking.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Satan is looking to wear down Dubonet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Satan throws a leg kick
and Dubonet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Dubonet does no damage.
Dubonet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francois Dubonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubonet misses with an uppercut.
Satan misses with a takedown attempt - Dubonet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Satan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with a double jab.
Dubonet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet scores with a head kick.
Satan feints and then cracks Dubonet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dubonet down.
Satan avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Satan digs a good body shot into Dubonet's ribs.
Dubonet misses with a hook.
Satan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dubonet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Satan counters with a shoot takedown. Dubonet fights it but they end up in guard.
Satan stands and throws Dubonet's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan trying to control the action but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
Dubonet is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Satan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Satan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubonet!
Satan with a couple of short strikes.
Satan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satan lands a heavy elbow.
Satan raining down shots from the mount!
Dubonet is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dubonet taking shots to the head.
Satan is working for a guillotine from mount but Dubonet frees his head quite easily.
Satan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Satan looking to ground and pound but Dubonet is blocking nicely.
Dubonet trying desperately to get to his feet.
Satan thowing shots but they're missing.
Dubonet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Satan working the ground and pound effectively.
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.
Dubonet wants to get back to his feet.
Satan looking to control but Dubonet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubonet is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Satan has taken his back!
Dubonet has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dubonet showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubonet wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Satan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Satan 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Satan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maik Pellicciai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
150 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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156 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maik Pellicciai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tassen gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pellicciai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tassen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tassen.
Tassen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pellicciai.
Pellicciai tries to break free but Tassen pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tassen.
Tassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellicciai throws a series of punches but Tassen moves out of range.
Good exchange - Tassen coming out on top.
Pellicciai misses with the combination.
Pellicciai blocks a jab.
Pellicciai misses with a series of wild punches.
Tassen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pellicciai throws a nice looking combination but Tassen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pellicciai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pellicciai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tassen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pellicciai throws a series of punches but Tassen moves out of range.
Tassen clinches with his opponent.
Tassen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pellicciai being controlled against the cage.
Tassen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pellicciai backwards.
Tassen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pellicciai backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen slows down the pace here.
Pellicciai is trying to force a seperation but Tassen has the dominant position.
Tassen lands with a right to the head.
Tassen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pellicciai misses with a series of wild punches.
Pellicciai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tassen.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tassen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pellicciai was covering up waiting for the punch and Tassen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pellicciai is looking for a triangle here but Tassen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pellicciai tries to buck Tassen off but Tassen is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Pellicciai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai is looking to reverse the position.
Tassen slows the pace down.
Pellicciai is looking for a sweep.
Pellicciai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tassen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tassen controlling the pace for now.
Pellicciai regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai tries to get to full guard but Tassen has control of the leg.
Pellicciai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tassen pulls his head out easily.
Pellicciai actively working from the bottom here.
Pellicciai looks gassed!
Tassen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tassen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pellicciai actively working from the bottom here.
Pellicciai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pellicciai swinging wildly here.
Pellicciai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tassen closes the distance and clinches.
Tassen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tassen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellicciai up against the cage.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Tassen on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Pellicciai does no damage.
Pellicciai throws a right hand that Tassen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tassen also avoids with ease.
Pellicciai misses with a series of wild punches.
Tassen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pellicciai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tassen drives through and clinches with Pellicciai against the cage.
Tassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pellicciai fails to land with a series of punches.
Pellicciai throws a series of punches but Tassen avoids them all with ease.
Maik Pellicciai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellicciai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
Tassen throws a looping overhand right but Pellicciai ducks down to avoid it.
Pellicciai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassen.
Tassen tries to clinch there but Pellicciai circles away.
Pellicciai tries for a takedown but Tassen circles away easily
and Tassen counters by moving into the clinch.
Pellicciai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Tassen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tassen manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Tassen.
Pellicciai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tassen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellicciai staying out of range there.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
Pellicciai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tassen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tassen.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Pellicciai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Tassen.
A short right from Tassen.
Good body shot from Tassen.
Pellicciai is breathing heavily.
Tassen lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Tassen.
Tassen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellicciai's efforts to push away.
Pellicciai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tassen.
Tassen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellicciai's efforts to push away.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Tassen has him pinned against the cage.
Tassen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tassen.
Tassen has Pellicciai pressed against the cage, preventing Pellicciai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Tassen lands with a light punch inside.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
Tassen lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tassen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tassen manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellicciai moves away.
Tassen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tassen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tassen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tassen takes the fight into the clinch.
Tassen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pellicciai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tassen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pellicciai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tassen manages to break the clinch.
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tassen lands a nice hook to Pellicciai's body. Pellicciai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tassen rushes Pellicciai and presses him up against the cage.
Tassen breaks the clinch.
Pellicciai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tassen moves into the clinch.
Pellicciai tries to break free but Tassen pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Tassen on the inside.
Tassen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pellicciai or not.
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!
Tassen pushes Pellicciai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pellicciai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassen.
Pellicciai walks into a left hand.
Pellicciai misses with a double jab
and Tassen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen lands with a light punch inside.
Tassen breaks the clinch.
Pellicciai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pellicciai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pellicciai actively working from the bottom here.
Pellicciai has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tassen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tassen!
Tassen controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai is trying to improve his position.
Tassen just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellicciai is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tassen stands up and beckons Pellicciai to his feet.
Pellicciai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tassen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tassen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tassen lands with a right to the head.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Tassen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pellicciai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pellicciai, pushing him back against the cage.
Tassen prevents Pellicciai from breaking the clinch.
Tassen keeps control of Pellicciai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tassen lands an uppercut.
Tassen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pellicciai or not.
Pellicciai has had enough of the clinch but Tassen keeps him there for the moment.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
Come on Tassen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pellicciai wants to break free but Tassen has control.
Tassen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tassen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellicciai up against the cage.
Pellicciai is trying to force a seperation but Tassen has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tassen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pellicciai is trying to force a seperation but Tassen has the dominant position.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
Pellicciai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tassen is stalling here.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pellicciai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
Tassen avoiding damage.
Tassen breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tassen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tassen takes the fight into the clinch.
Tassen has Pellicciai pushed against the cage.
Tassen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tassen lands with a right to the head.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
Tassen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tassen breaks the clinch.
Maik Pellicciai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pellicciai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tassen. Pellicciai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellicciai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tassen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Tassen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pellicciai misses with a double jab
and Tassen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pellicciai misses with a hook.
Pellicciai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tassen counters by clinching up.
Tassen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pellicciais head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Tassen is controlling him.
Pellicciai takes a shot to the head.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
Tassen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tassen taking a breather.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee Tassen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pellicciai takes a shot to the head.
Tassen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pellicciai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Tassen has him pinned against the cage.
Tassen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellicciai's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tassen.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
Pellicciai has had enough of the clinch but Tassen keeps him there for the moment.
Pellicciai can't break the clinch.
Tassen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tassen scores with a sloppy right hand. Pellicciai should have avoided that one.
Tassen throws a series of punches but Pellicciai avoids them all with ease.
Pellicciai moves out of range of the strikes.
Tassen connects with a looping right hand.
Pellicciai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Tassen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pellicciai can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pellicciai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Tassen.
Pellicciai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tassen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pellicciai tries to keep at a distance but Tassen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pellicciai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tassen prevents Pellicciai from breaking the clinch.
Pellicciai wants to get back to striking at distance but Tassen won't allow it.
Tassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pellicciai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tassen.
Pellicciai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tassen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tassen misses with a wild combination.
Pellicciai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tassen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pellicciai misses with a double jab.
Tassen scores with a body shot.
Pellicciai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tassen has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai is trying to force a seperation but Tassen has the dominant position.
Pellicciai is trying to force a seperation but Tassen has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Tassen.
Lee Tassen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pellicciai wants to get back to striking at distance but Tassen won't allow it.
Tassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pellicciai doesn't seem bothered though.
Pellicciai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tassen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pellicciai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tassen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Tassen on the inside.
Tassen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellicciai's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Tassen.
Tassen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tassen lands with a right to the head.
Pellicciai is looking to break free of the clinch but Tassen has double underhooks.
Tassen pushes Pellicciai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tassen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tassen lands a shoulder strike.
Maik Pellicciai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tassen taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Tassen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tassen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Tassen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. A fine choice. Blunts has chosen Bob Marley - Three Little Birds as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Blunts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blunts punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Blunts unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Blunts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blunts looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Blunts looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Blunts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blunts punching from mount but Smith doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blunts throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Smith wants to control but Blunts is having none of it.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Blunts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Blunts has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blunts.
Smith avoids the strikes from Blunts.
Well, with Blunts on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Blunts is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith has hold of Blunts's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Blunts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blunts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Blunts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Blunts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Blunts shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Blunts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Blunts's front leg but catches the back leg as Blunts tries to avoid it.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Blunts circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blunts misses the jab.
Blunts swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Blunts throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Blunts throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Blunts pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blunts misses the shot to the body.
Blunts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Blunts on that attempt.
A jab from Blunts misses.
Blunts throws a big shot that misses.
Blunts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Blunts misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
A head kick misses from Blunts.
Smith throws the left hand but Blunts avoids the punch easily.
Blunts throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blunts misses with a straight left.
Blunts blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Blunts misses with a hook.
Blunts misses with a wild body shot.
Smith slips under a jab from Blunts.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blunts misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blunts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Blunts on that attempt.
Blunts avoids the head kick by Smith.
Blunts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith lands a head kick. Blunts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith slips a jab from Blunts.
Blunts misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts moves out of range of the body kick.
Blunts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blunts ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Blunts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Blunts has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blunts in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Blunts sits in half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Blunts is controlling well.
Blunts trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Blunts wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
Smith tries to hold on but Blunts postures up.
Blunts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blunts looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
Blunts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blunts throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blunts.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blunts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blunts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Trevor Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel's entrance music is The Original Techno Viking. A fine choice. Arlovski has chosen Now I Lay Thee Down by Machine Head as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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237 lbs
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246 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martel.
Martel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martel moves forwards but Arlovski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlovski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martel.
Arlovski is controlling Martel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Martel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martel thows a huge punch but Arlovski dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski is not content to let Martel control the position.
Arlovski taking some punishment here, with Martel in his half guard.
Martel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Arlovski to regain full guard.
Martel being controlled here momentarily.
Martel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arlovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martel wants to pass the guard but Arlovski is keeping the position.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlovski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arlovski checks the leg kick.
Martel shoots in for a takedown but Arlovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Martel circles away and keeps his distance.
Martel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Martel blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arlovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vladimir Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martel misses with a leg kick
and Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Arlovski lands with a left to the head.
Arlovski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Arlovski - that landed with a thud.
Arlovski stalling.
Arlovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martel or not.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martel is breathing heavily.
Arlovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Arlovski does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel is looking to chop away at Arlovski's legs.
Martel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arlovski counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Arlovski dominated that round.
That's time! Martel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Arlovski.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Martel circles away and keeps his distance.
Martel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Macho Martel has been cut.
Arlovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arlovski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Arlovski throws a hook but Martel avoids it easily.
Martel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Martel circles away and keeps his distance.
Arlovski lands with a straight right. Martel didn't see that one coming.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Martel moves out of range.
Arlovski misses with the body kick
and Martel counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martel misses with a takedown
and Arlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arlovski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Martel moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arlovski.
Martel moves forwards but Arlovski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macho Martel's cut is getting worse.
Martel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martel slips a jab and a cross from Arlovski.
Martel has his takedown stuffed
and Arlovski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martel's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Martel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski tries to clinch but Martel moves out of range.
Arlovski lands a glancing blow to the side of Martel's head.
Martel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Arlovski.
Arlovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martel manages to avoid it.
Arlovski looks to land a combination but Martel avoids it well.
Arlovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vladimir Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick from Arlovski lands but Martel takes it in his stride.
Macho Martel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Martel blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Arlovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arlovski moves out of range of the leg kick from Martel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with a hook. Martel ducked under it nicely.
Arlovski clinches with his opponent.
Arlovski slows down the pace here.
Arlovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Arlovski fails to land.
Martel blocks the elbow strike.
Martel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arlovski scores with a shot to the side of Martel's head.
A short right from Arlovski on the inside.
Martel being controlled against the cage.
Arlovski lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel has Arlovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arlovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martel was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Martel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arlovski is looking to clinch.
Arlovski throws a head kick that Martel semi-blocks.
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!
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlovski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martel's sensitive parts.
Arlovski jabs Martel right on the nose. Martel blinks but takes it well.
Jeez, Macho Martel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Arlovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martel with a poor takedown
and Arlovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Macho Martel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Arlovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martel doesn't seem bothered though.
Arlovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martel looks for a takedown but Arlovski sprawls well.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arlovski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martel's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Arlovski.
Arlovski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arlovski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martel's calf.
Martel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martel is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Macho Martel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Spank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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285 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Spank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Beltran!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Spank misses.
Beltran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Spank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beltran doesn't seem phased though.
Conan Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Spank avoids nicely.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beltran thows a body shot but no joy.
Spank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beltran misses the jab.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Spank.
Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spank.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Spank's shoulder, as Spank tries to avoid the shot.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Spank throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spank rushes Beltran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spank stalling the fight.
Beltran working hard to break the clinch.
Beltran tries to circle away but Spank has him pinned against the cage.
Spank prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch but Spank keeps him there for the moment.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch but Spank keeps him there for the moment.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Spank has him pressed against the cage.
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Spank moved out of range nicely.
Beltran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spank on the side of the head.
A jab from Spank misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Spank does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
Spank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spank connects with a nice looking jab.
Beltran's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Beltran duly obliges.
It looks like Frank Spank has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spank throws a lazy right hand but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Beltran misses
enabling Spank to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Spank avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beltran.
Beltran throws a body punch but Spank moves out of range.
Spank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Spank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beltran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Spank misses.
Spank throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Spank as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Spank.
Spank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beltran.
Beltran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Spank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beltran takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spank takes a swing at Beltran's ribcage but misses.
Spank swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Spank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Spank. That snapped Beltran's head back.
Beltran swinging wildly here.
Spank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran swings for the body but Spank moves out of range.
Spank connects with a single shot there.
Beltran lands a right hook to the body.
Beltran blocks a leg kick.
Spank is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Beltran.
Beltran throws a body punch but Spank moves out of range.
Beltran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beltran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spank.
Beltran scores with the left hand. Spank knows he should have avoided that one.
Beltran throws a sloppy body shot
and Spank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Spank misses.
Beltran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran slips a jab from Spank.
Beltran misses with a double jab
and Spank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Spank scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Spank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spank misses with a straight left.
Spank cracks a nice hook into Beltran's ribs.
Spank lands with an overhand left.
Beltran looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beltran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beltran thinking.
Beltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spank lands a nice looking body shot.
Beltran tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Spank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Spank's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spank cracks Beltran with a good jab.
Spank cracks Beltran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spank scores with a hook.
Spank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beltran's hands.
Spank moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spank cracks Beltran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beltran misses with a combination
and Spank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
Beltran misses with a shot to the body
and Spank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Spank.
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!
Beltran misses with a two punch combination.
Spank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beltran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spank throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.
Spank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Spank.
Jab, jab by Spank - just one landing.
Spank connects with a jab.
Spank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beltran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beltran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spank wants to clinch up but Beltran keeps it at a distance.
Beltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spank manages to avoid it.
Beltran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beltran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spank scores with a jab. Beltran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beltran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Beltran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spank counters with a nice uppercut.
Spank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beltran throws a sloppy body shot
and Spank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
Spank connects with a single shot there.
Beltran moves forwards but Spank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conan Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spank lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Spank.
Spank throws a good cross that connects.
Spank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beltran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Spank scores with a hook to the body. Beltran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spank lunges at Beltran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beltran's hand.
Spank misses with the combination.
Frank Spank is winning the standup battle so far.
Spank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltran. Beltran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spank throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Spank catches Beltran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spank lands with a right hand.
Beltran walks into a left hand.
Beltran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spank misses with a straight left.
Beltran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spank to score with a decent uppercut.
Beltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beltran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spank works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spank counters with a left and a right that stings Beltran.
Beltran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beltran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beltran's hands.
Nice shot lands for Spank.
A left lands for Spank.
Beltran looks to land a right hand but Spank moved out of range.
Beltran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spank to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spank, as that shot connected.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.
Spank slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spank is looking to slow Beltran down with leg kicks.
Spank lands with a shot to the body.
Spank tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Spank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Spank's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Decent striking displayed by Spank there.
Spank moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Spank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beltran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Spank.
Beltran moves forwards but Spank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beltran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Beltran misses.
Beltran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beltran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spank backs up against the cage.
Spank scores with a punch to the head.
Spank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Spank misses.
Spank lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spank thumps Beltran with a low kick.
Beltran throws a sloppy body shot
and Spank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran misses the jab.
Beltran misses the body punch
and Spank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spank cracks Beltran with an open hand slap.
Spank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spank's corner calls for a 1-2. Spank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beltran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beltran walks into a jab.
Spank tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Spank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spank sizes up Beltran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Spank scores with a four punch combination!
Spank connects with a right hand. Beltran shakes it off.
Spank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beltran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beltran throws a jab but it's blocked by Spank.
Nice straight punches there by Spank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spank.
Spank sizes up Beltran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beltran on the side of the head.
Spank lands with a cross.
Spank scores with a shot to the body.
Spank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beltran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spank!
Spank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltran. Beltran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran walks into a stiff left hand from Spank.
Spank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spank cracks Beltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Spank finish him?
Spank scores with a nice right hand.
Beltran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spank counters with a low kick, right behind Beltran 's knee.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spank lands an uppercut.
Spank lands a right hand.
Frank Spank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Spank.
Spank content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Spank as the two fighters clinch.
Spank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spank creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Beltran's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Beltran drops to his knees and Spank pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Spank!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hihnavaara comes into the arena with Slayed blaring out of the sound system. Pacquiao has chosen para sayo ang laban na ito! as his entrance music. Aleksi Hihnavaara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hihnavaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Hihnavaara closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Hihnavaara is looking to control Pacquiao's arms but Pacquiao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hihnavaara has his back to the cage.
Hihnavaara lands a left hand.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Hihnavaara has him pressed against the cage.
Hihnavaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hihnavaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacquiao's elbow.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Hihnavaara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hihnavaara.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Hihnavaara keeps him there for the moment.
Hihnavaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pacquiaos head.
Hihnavaara tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hihnavaara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hihnavaara backwards.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hihnavaara ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao blocks a head kick by Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Hihnavaara.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hihnavaara throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hihnavaara misses its intended target.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Hihnavaara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hihnavaara slips under a jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses the body punch
and Pacquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hihnavaara lands a nice hook to Pacquiao's body. Pacquiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Hihnavaara avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Hihnavaara avoids it easily.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
A swing and a miss from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Hihnavaara. That snapped Pacquiao's head back.
Pacquiao throws a lazy right hand but Hihnavaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Hihnavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Hihnavaara with a series of wild strikes but Hihnavaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Hihnavaara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Hihnavaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Hihnavaara moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hihnavaara takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hihnavaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manny Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hihnavaara slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Hihnavaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Hihnavaara should have avoided that one.
Hihnavaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Hihnavaara is out of range.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pacquiao 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.
Hihnavaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Hihnavaara.
Pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hihnavaara counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Hihnavaara throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hihnavaara moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara fails to land the takedown.
Hihnavaara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacquiao, pushing him back against the cage.
Hihnavaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hihnavaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hihnavaara is leaning against Pacquiao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hihnavaara looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Hihnavaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Hihnavaara won't allow it.
Hihnavaara is working Pacquiao over against the cage.
Hihnavaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Hihnavaara has him pinned against the cage.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara slips under a jab from Pacquiao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a good cross that connects.
Hihnavaara tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Hihnavaara avoids it easily.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches.
Hihnavaara keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacquiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Hihnavaara is controlling him.
Good body shot from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hihnavaara.
Pacquiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksi Hihnavaara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacquiao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hihnavaara throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Hihnavaara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Hihnavaara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Hihnavaara moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Hihnavaara.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hihnavaara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacquiao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hihnavaara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Pacquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Hihnavaara's head.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao catches Hihnavaara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hihnavaara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacquiao's hands.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hihnavaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hihnavaara tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hihnavaara misses with a two punch combination.
Hihnavaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Pacquiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hihnavaara.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hihnavaara tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksi Hihnavaara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hihnavaara 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksi Hihnavaara!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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