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SYN 1112 Fries vs. English II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christ Benoit (ranked 1950 p4p, 1237 weight class) and Clive Hicks (ranked 244 p4p, 163 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing Grace. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clive Hicks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Christ Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Clive Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks fails to land the takedown.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hicks dives in and grabs Benoit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benoit pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks lands a jab.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hicks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit pushes Hicks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hicks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throwing strikes but Benoit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hicks looks to move to half guard but instead Benoit has passed into mount! Damn!
Hicks tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hicks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benoit is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.
Benoit prevents Hicks from improving his position.
Hicks keeps trying to improve his position.
Hicks is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hicks gets full guard.
Benoit stands up and waves to Hicks to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benoit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Hicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benoit misses the jab.
Hicks swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Benoit's head coaches at Test that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks checks a leg kick.
Benoit closes the distance and pushes Hicks back into the cage.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
Hicks lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benoit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hicks is keeping busy.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benoit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benoit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Hicks digs a right hand underneath Benoit's ribcage. Benoit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hicks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Hicks 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.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benoit tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hicks.
Hicks lands a right hand.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks manages to break the clinch.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Benoit's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Benoit as Hicks shoots in.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
Hicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Benoit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Benoit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Benoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks slips under a jab from Benoit.
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Benoit has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Benoit tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the body.
Clive Hicks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target.
Hicks checks a low kick from Benoit.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Benoit.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Benoit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks moves out of range as Benoit throws a body kick.
Hicks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks tests Benoit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benoit doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clive Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Christ Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit throws a chopping leg kick but Hicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Benoit avoids it easily.
Benoit tries to clinch but Hicks moves away
so Hicks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Benoit is keeping the position.
Hicks trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Benoit kicks Hicks off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a body shot
and Benoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clive Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clive Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Benoit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hicks to score with a decent uppercut.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benoit.
Hicks lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Hicks swings for the body but Benoit moves out of range.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hicks jabs at Benoit's body.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Hicks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Benoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benoit throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Benoit misses with a wild combination.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Benoit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Benoit catches Hicks right on the button with a cross.
Hicks punishes Benoit's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benoit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks lands with an overhand left.
Benoit avoids the body shot from Hicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Hicks!
In his post fight interview, Clive Hicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 1345 p4p, 1472 weight class) and Abdo Farah (ranked 154 p4p, 171 weight class). Abdo Farah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdo Farah!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farah, pushing him back against the cage.
Sycek pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sycek holds on and takes a little breather.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sycek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek 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.
Sycek working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sycek trying to control from half guard but Farah is working away.
Farah tries to kick Sycek off in order to stand up. Sycek Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sycek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
 It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Farah can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Sycek crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Farah some visible discomfort.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Farah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sycek landing strikes.
Farah takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Farah wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sycek tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sycek tries to score with some ground and pound. Farah controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Farah dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sycek throws a strike aimed at the side of Farah's head but Farah avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Farah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farah managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sycek lands a few punches from side control.
That has opened up Abdo Farah's cut even more.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Farah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farah defending against the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sycek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Farah is trying to improve his position.
Farah is not content to let Sycek control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farah is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Farah is trying to improve his position.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sycek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farah is avoiding damage well.
Farah is trying to buck Sycek off.
Sycek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Farah is not content to let Sycek control the position.
Sycek with the ground and pound but Farah regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The cut above Abdo Farah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abdo Farah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Abdo Farah's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samuel Sycek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 1026 p4p, 1091 weight class) and Cole Steel (ranked 140 p4p, 151 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Durant sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Durant misses with a looping left.
Durant misses with a body shot.
Durant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel checks a low kick from Durant.
Durant is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
A low kick from Durant misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durant is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant throws out a leg kick but Steel moves out of range and Durant only half commits.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Durant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
A nice combination there by Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Durant moved out of range.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durant tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durant to the ground. Durant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durant has time to react.
Durant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Steel catches Durant right on the button with a cross.
Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
A big right from Durant misses.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Durant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
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!
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Durant blocks a head kick by Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
Durant lands a lovely overhand right.
Durant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Durant tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Durant counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durant tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
Steel lands the left hand.
Durant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durant thumps Steel with a low kick.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Durant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Durant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Durant slips a jab from Steel.
A big left from Durant misses.
Durant dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Durant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durant slips a straight right by Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Durant's head but Durant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durant counters with a leg kick.
Durant takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Durant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel swinging wildly here.
As Steel looks to move away, Durant throws a big counter combo but Steel just gets out of the way.
Durant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Durant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Durant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Durant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel punishes Durant's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole Steel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Durant misses its target.
Durant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
Durant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Steel moves out of range as Durant throws a body kick.
A low kick from Durant is predictable there
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Durant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Durant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Durant.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant misses with a leg kick.
Durant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Steel takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it.
Durant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Durant, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durant throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel dips to his left and cracks Durant with an uppercut!
Steel lands with a straight right. Durant didn't see that one coming.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Durant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Durant blocks it.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Durant's head.
Steel misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Durant misses
letting Steel counter with a right hand.
Durant blocks a jab.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durant 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 Steel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Durant avoids the body shot from Steel.
Durant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Durant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Durant has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durant.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durant staying out of range there.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
Durant slips under a jab.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Durant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durant moves away from the strike by Steel.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durant lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Durant counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to move into range but Durant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Durant lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Durant tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Durant delivers a nice body kick.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel with a jab.
Steel throws the left hand but Durant avoids the punch easily.
Durant throws a big shot that misses.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steel avoids the head kick by Durant.
Durant is looking to land body kicks.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel throws a hook but Durant avoids it easily.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Durant counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Durant.
Durant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant throws a good cross that connects.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durant as he avoids it easily.
Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a two punch combo.
Steel misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durant dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Durant lands the left hand.
Durant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel swings for the body but Durant moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Durant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Durant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Durant throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Durant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durant lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kevin Durant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Durant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant connects with a high kick.
A big right from Durant misses.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durant counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durant.
Durant throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Durant finds it's target.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durant misses the shot to the body.
Durant misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
Steel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Durant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel avoids the head kick by Durant.
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!
Durant throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
Steel slips a straight right by Durant.
Jab from Durant.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durant.
Durant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Durant throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Cole Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel jabs Durant right on the nose. Durant blinks but takes it well.
Steel connects with a right hand. Durant shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Durant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cole Steel!
A relieved looking Cole Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 577 p4p, 534 weight class) and Adriel Nayati (ranked 69 p4p, 63 weight class). Nayati is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indian Calling - At War. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155
24 - 11 - 2 |
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28
160
15 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adriel Nayati!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayati moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nayati's head.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nayati is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nayati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nayati is out of range.
Nayati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Nayati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Akhtankhanov is looking to stand back up but Nayati counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akhtankhanov.
Nayati stalling.
Nayati tries to pass to full mount but Akhtankhanov defends it.
Akhtankhanov controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is refusing to be controlled, as Nayati sits in half guard.
Nayati is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Akhtankhanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nayati performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nayati is pressing down on Akhtankhanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akhtankhanov is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akhtankhanov trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Akhtankhanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akhtankhanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nayati is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nayati in particular looking to stall.
Akhtankhanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nayati on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati is trying to control. Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A lazy left from Nayati finds it's target.
Nayati scores with a takedown into Akhtankhanov's guard.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nayati slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Akhtankhanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati postures up and lands a big shot to Akhtankhanov's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhtankhanov working a defensive guard here.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nayati working some strikes from top position.
Nayati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akhtankhanov is keeping the position for now.
Nayati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akhtankhanov won't be happy with that.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov is not content to let Nayati control the position.
Nayati happy to just control the position for now.
Nayati trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov is working away.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nayati tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nayati lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Nayati are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akhtankhanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nayati.
Nayati trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nayati in side control, throwing shots but Akhtankhanov defends.
Nayati tries to advance to mount but Akhtankhanov denies him.
Nayati working the ground and pound from side control.
Nayati works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Akhtankhanov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nayati in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati lands a nice forearm strike.
Akhtankhanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
Nayati tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Akhtankhanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nayati connects with a decent elbow.
Nayati in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nayati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akhtankhanov keeps working.
Nayati in side control, throwing shots but Akhtankhanov defends.
Nayati takes a little break here. Akhtankhanov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nayati scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati lands some shots froms side control.
Nayati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nayati is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Akhtankhanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ground and pound from Nayati seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nayati throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nayati lands some shots froms side control.
Nayati is working Akhtankhanov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nayati wants to control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati lands a few punches from side control.
Nayati is putting a hurting on Akhtankhanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nayati defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nayati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov tests Nayati's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Nayati walks into a left hand.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Akhtankhanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nayati lands strikes from half guard.
Nayati uses his free foot to push down on Akhtankhanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Akhtankhanov.
Nayati looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Akhtankhanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nayati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhtankhanov blocking the ground and pound.
Nayati throws some wild stikes that Akhtankhanov manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nayati jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nayati scoring with punches and elbows.
Nayati working the body and head with strikes.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Nayati scoring with strikes.
Nayati landing strikes.
Akhtankhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Nayati scoring with strikes.
Nayati working the body and head with strikes.
Nayati thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Akhtankhanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nayati in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nayati working the ground and pound.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Adriel Nayati is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akhtankhanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akhtankhanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Akhtankhanov trying to remain calm as Nayati controls from the top position.
Nayati throws a strike aimed at the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Nayati postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nayati working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face as Nayati controls the position.
Nayati is continuing to stall.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nayati works to advance to full mount. Akhtankhanov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriel Nayati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nayati winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati made sure to mention his sponsor, Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keywon Reeves (ranked 567 p4p, 477 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 76 p4p, 64 weight class). Reeves comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - We Ball. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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33
250
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29
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17 - 13 - 0 |
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World class 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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keywon Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahwah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wahwah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wahwah misses the body punch
and Reeves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wahwah throws a lazy uppercut
and Reeves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wahwah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reeves.
Reeves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reeves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Wahwah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah throws a body kick that misses
and Reeves counters with a nice right hand that sends Wahwah toppling to the canvas! Wahwah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reeves finish him?!
It looks like Kimbo Wahwah has been cut.
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!
Wahwah throws a leg kick
letting Reeves counter with a right hand.
Wahwah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahwah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wahwah throws a combination that misses
and Reeves counters with a nice right hand that sends Wahwah toppling to the canvas! Wahwah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reeves finish him?!
Wahwah darts in trying to clinch
and Reeves counters with a big right hand! Oh Wahwah is in trouble here! Reeves follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keywon Reeves!
Keywon Reeves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Shakes (ranked 505 p4p, 445 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 52 p4p, 44 weight class). Shakes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, About the Money- T.I.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
146
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27
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11 - 5 - 0 |
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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 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes throws a big shot that misses.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shakes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Shakes strikes.
Shakes throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Shakes knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Shakes moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Shakes moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Shakes slips the punch.
Shakes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Shakes avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakes manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakes wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Shakes tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shakes misses the shot to the body.
Shakes throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakes has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakes's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
 Shakes is rocked!
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Shakes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Shakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakes seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shakes throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Shakes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shakes.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Shakes can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Shakes pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shakes working aggressively here.
Shakes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
Shakes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakess head.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shakes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Shakes's ribcage. Shakes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shakes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakes blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Shakes.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Shakes can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shakes or not.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Shakes is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Shakes with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Shakes with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Shakes misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit pounces like a tiger and cracks Shakes with a vicious hook! Shakes is down but not out! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Marcus Shakes had this to say: 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 144 p4p, 382 weight class) and Sparring John (ranked 23 p4p, 52 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sparring John was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sparring John!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping John under the eye.
Harris gets a clinch.
John misses with some punches.
Harris misses with a body punch.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Nice body punch from Harris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
John looks winded!
Harris lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris cracks John with a nice body shot.
Harris working John over with knees to the body.
John throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris lands a knee to the head.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
A short left from Harris.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Harris.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
John takes a shot to the head.
John takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harris lands an uppercut.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing knees to the body.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Harris presses John against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris scores a nice knee to the body.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
John tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down John.
A short right from Harris.
Harris cracks John with a nice body shot.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Harris misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John working aggressively here.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
John walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
John falls off balance throwing a combination
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris misses with a body punch.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a body punch.
Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. John won't want to take too many of those.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 John is rocked!
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from John.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
John gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
John seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John misses with the head strike.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working John over against the cage.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Harris.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
John misses with the head strike.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris blocks a body shot from John.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
A short left from Harris.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back.
Jab by Harris.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Harris lands.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris forces John back against the cage and clinches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into John's ribcage.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
John blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
John avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris lands a body punch.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands an uppercut.
John prevents a body shot from Harris.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
John misses with the head strike.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris blocking some punches.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Harris drops John with a big knee straight up the middle! John is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris pounces like a tiger and cracks John with a vicious hook! John is down but not out! Harris follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minato Tokugawa (ranked 124 p4p, 369 weight class) and Léopold Béliveau (ranked 17 p4p, 46 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
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, Léopold Béliveau!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Béliveau misses with a looping left.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Béliveau.
Béliveau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Léopold Béliveau has been cut.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Béliveau moves out of range.
Tokugawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Béliveau sprawling to the canvas! Béliveau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tokugawa finish him?!
Béliveau is rocked!
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Béliveau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Tokugawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Béliveau.
Béliveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him?
Béliveau throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Béliveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Béliveau.
Tokugawa throws a monster overhand right that drops Béliveau! Tokugawa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
A victorious Minato Tokugawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hobo Garrincha (ranked 367 p4p, 165 weight class) and Frank Hernandez (ranked 33 p4p, 14 weight class). Garrincha comes into the arena with Молодые ветра blaring out of the sound system. Hernandez has chosen Journey - Only The Young as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrincha avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Garrincha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez shoots in and bounces Garrincha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrincha has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez cracks Garrincha with a solid left hand.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garrincha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garrincha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Garrincha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Garrincha tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Garrincha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Garrincha tries to pass.
Garrincha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garrincha continues to stall.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garrincha passes into side control.
Hernandez trying his best to control but Garrincha has mounted him.
Hernandez tries to lock up and control but Garrincha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Garrincha has a good base and remains in mount.
Garrincha wants to control the pace but Hernandez is squirming around nicely.
Garrincha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha looking for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez stops Garrincha from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Garrincha is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez is working to get back to half guard.
Hernandez tries to control the position but Garrincha now has his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrincha is looking to control Hernandez but Hernandez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garrincha has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Garrincha is hanging on to Hernandez's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hobo Garrincha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garrincha regains half guard.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Garrincha's head.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
Garrincha is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrincha is retaining full guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Garrincha keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garrincha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Garrincha's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hernandez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garrincha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garrincha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Garrincha keeps moving.
Garrincha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Garrincha is keeping the position.
Hernandez is in close to Garrincha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up.
Garrincha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garrincha working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garrincha wants to sweep but no luck.
Garrincha seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha trying to control here.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrincha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Garrincha defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garrincha throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez stuns Garrincha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrincha.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrincha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
Garrincha throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrincha looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha misses with a straight left.
Hernandez scores with a takedown into Garrincha's guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
Hernandez won't allow Garrincha to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrincha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garrincha is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garrincha's head.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garrincha can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garrincha moves into full guard.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrincha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez distracts Garrincha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garrincha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrincha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Garrincha is keeping the position.
Garrincha trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Garrincha looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Garrincha keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garrincha lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez scores with a takedown into Garrincha's guard.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrincha is retaining full guard.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrincha looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez!
A victorious Frank Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Fries (ranked 105 p4p, 159 weight class) and Thomas English (ranked 7 p4p, 11 weight class). English has chosen Muffin Man as his entrance music. Victor Fries has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Fries !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas English!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fries .
Fries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from English.
English defending well as Fries loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Fries 's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
English throws a sloppy head kick and Fries moves out of range easily.
Fries darts in trying to clinch
and English counters with a nice body kick.
We've been informed that English has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fries throws a right and a left that both miss.
English rushes Fries and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from English.
English can't find room to land a body shot as Fries controls the action.
Fries swings wildly with an uppercut but English uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fries fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fries misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fries has a couple of punches blocked by English.
Fries misses with some punches.
English blocks an uppercut.
English pushes Fries back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
English lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English lands a shoulder strike.
Fries is breathing heavily.
English misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for English.
Fries prevents a body shot from English.
A short right from English on the inside.
English drops Fries onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fries is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fries is rocked!
English lands a right hand.
Oh Fries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from English.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from English.
English drops Fries with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Fries is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas English!
Thomas English is the new super heavyweight champion!
Thomas English took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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