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EUFC 105 Glozman vs Osbourne PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Bagatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Barnhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagatov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers - John The Revelator . Azamat Bagatov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azamat Bagatov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Barnhardt! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bagatov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bagatov avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt slips a jab and a cross from Bagatov.
No luck for Barnhardt with that takedown attempt. Barnhardt looks for a takedown but Bagatov sprawls well. Bagatov tries to bum rush Barnhardt with a series of wild strikes but Barnhardt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barnhardt takes a swing at Bagatov's ribcage but misses. Barnhardt shoots in but no luck this time. Azamat Bagatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Barnhardt. Bagatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnhardt tries for a takedown but Bagatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Barnhardt looks gassed! No joy there for Bagatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnhardt fails with a takedown attempt. Barnhardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bagatov misses with a wild combination.
Bagatov misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Bagatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bagatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bagatov does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bagatov fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bagatov does no damage. Bagatov looks to land a combination. Barnhardt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ronnie Barnhardt has been cut. Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Bagatov moves out of range easily. A combination from Bagatov does no damage. Bagatov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azamat Bagatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnhardt dives in and grabs Bagatov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bagatov pushes down on Barnhardt's head and hops out. A head kick misses from Barnhardt. Bagatov looks to land a combination but Barnhardt avoids it well. Bagatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagatov swinging wildly here.
Barnhardt shoots in for a double leg but Bagatov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bagatov tries to bum rush Barnhardt with a series of wild strikes but Barnhardt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bagatov throws a right and a left that both miss. Bagatov misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnhardt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Bagatov does no damage. Bagatov misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Bagatov misses. Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bagatov throws a right and a left that both miss. Bagatov misses with the combination.
Bagatov misses with a two punch combination.
Barnhardt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnhardt swings around for an armbar but Bagatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnhardt's guard. Bagatov throwing strikes from guard but Barnhardt blocks nicely. Bagatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barnhardt wants to sweep but no luck. Bagatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bagatov won't allow Barnhardt to sweep him here. Bagatov with a flurry of punches that miss. Bagatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnhardt has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Barnhardt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bagatov. Bagatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnhardt circles away quickly and effectively. Barnhardt fails to land the takedown. Azamat Bagatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bagatov throws a series of punches but Barnhardt avoids them all with ease. Bagatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bagatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnhardt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Barnhardt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bagatov smiles and moves away.
Bagatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnhardt. Some wild striking there from Barnhardt.
Bagatov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnhardt counters with a nice body shot. Bagatov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagatov misses with a few strikes there.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Bagatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bagatov misses with a two punch combination.
Barnhardt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagatov pinned against the cage. Bagatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bagatov throws a right hand that Barnhardt ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnhardt also avoids with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Bagatov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronnie Barnhardt's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnhardt scores with a hook to the body. Bagatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bagatov misses with a combination
and Barnhardt counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bagatov is trying to stand up here but Barnhardt is controlling him well. Bagatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnhardt.
Bagatov manages to escape and get back to his feet! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Some wild striking there from Bagatov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnhardt looks for a takedown but Bagatov sprawls well. Bagatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bagatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnhardt shoots in for a takedown but Bagatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bagatov throws a right and a left that Barnhardt avoids nicely. Barnhardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagatov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bagatov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bagatov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnhardt counters with a shoot takedown. Bagatov fights it but they end up in guard. Barnhardt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bagatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bagatov has escaped and now he's on top! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bagatov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bagatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bagatov scoring with some ground and pound. Bagatov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnhardt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnhardt has momentary wrist control but Bagatov slips an elbow through the middle. Barnhardt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Bagatov postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Bagatov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bagatov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bagatov misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bagatov misses with a combination
and Barnhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bagatov throws a right and a left that Barnhardt avoids nicely. Barnhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagatov swats him away and circles back towards the center. A head kick misses from Barnhardt. Left hook, right uppercut from Bagatov. No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnhardt. Azamat Bagatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Barnhardt. Bagatov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bagatov lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnhardt is defended easily by Bagatov. Bagatov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagatov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bagatov misses with a combination
and Barnhardt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bagatov thinking. A combination from Bagatov does no damage. Barnhardt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bagatov's waist but Bagatov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnhardt off to one side. Bagatov misses with a double jab.
Bagatov throws a left and a right that both miss
so Barnhardt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Barnhardt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bagatov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnhardt, into his guard. Bagatov postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bagatov stands up over Barnhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Barnhardt is trying to keep Bagatov in close.
Barnhardt wants to stand but Bagatov is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Barnhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ronnie Barnhardt's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bagatov throws a combination that misses and Barnhardt counters with a nice double leg into guard. Barnhardt throws a strike but Bagatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Bagatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bagatov postures up in Barnhardt's guard and throws a big left but Barnhardt blocks it. Bagatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Barnhardt is adopting a defensive guard. Bagatov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnhardt's head. Bagatov stands up over Barnhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bagatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bagatov distracts Barnhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barnhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bagatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bagatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Barnhardt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bagatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barnhardt wants to stand up but Bagatov is controlling him. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bagatov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bagatov scoring with some ground and pound. Barnhardt trying to keep a closed guard but Bagatov is proving a slippery customer.
Bagatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Barnhardt dives in and grabs Bagatov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bagatov pushes down on Barnhardt's head and hops out. Barnhardt misses with a body kick. Bagatov misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Barnhardt shoots in for a takedown but Bagatov shows good takedown defense. Some wild striking there from Bagatov.
Barnhardt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagatov pinned against the cage. Bagatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Azamat Bagatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Barnhardt. Bagatov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnhardt. Bagatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Bagatov.
Barnhardt looks for a takedown but Bagatov sprawls well. Azamat Bagatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barnhardt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bagatov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnhardt counters with a takedown into side control. Barnhardt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barnhardt swings around for an armbar but Bagatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnhardt's guard. Barnhardt wants to sweep here but Bagatov controlling him for the moment. Barnhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bagatov is working Barnhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bagatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnhardt has wrist control. Bagatov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bagatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barnhardt is trying to control the position but Bagatov postures up. Bagatov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnhardt's head. Bagatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bagatov forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bagatov not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bagatov working the head and body with strikes. Barnhardt looking for submissions off his back. Bagatov works his way into full mount! Bagatov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Bagatov working the ground and pound effectively.
Bagatov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnhardt is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Barnhardt. I think Barnhardt 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronnie Barnhardt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barny Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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256 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Nogueira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barny Stubbs! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Stubbs.
Stubbs lands a head shot. Stubbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogueira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stubbs fails to land with a series of punches.
Stubbs misses with a body kick. Antonio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stubbs throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it. Stubbs's corner calls for a 1-2. Stubbs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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! Nogueira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stubbs is just out of range. Nogueira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nogueira shoots in but Stubbs avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stubbs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stubbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Stubbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stubbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nogueira to score an easy takedown into full guard. Stubbs wants to stand up but Nogueira is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nogueira trying to control but Stubbs is working from the bottom. Stubbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stubbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Nogueira wants to control from the top but Stubbs keeps moving. Stubbs wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
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. Nogueira thows a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stubbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Nogueira misses with a few strikes there.
Nogueira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stubbs's hands. Stubbs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nogueira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nogueira shoots in and bounces Stubbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Nogueira stops Stubbs from standing up. Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stubbs is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nogueira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nogueira advances to half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stubbs tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Nogueira missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nogueira is trying to control. Stubbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nogueira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stubbs.
It looks like Antonio Nogueira has been cut. Stubbs lands a left and a right that send Nogueira crashing to the mat, dazed. Stubbs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nogueira is rocked! Nogueira is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nogueira is holding his hands too far apart here. Stubbs throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nogueira is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barny Stubbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East has chosen Hip Hop-Dead Prez as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick East! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clark misses with a body kick. Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark throws a solid leg kick but East takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clark. Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
East looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely. Clark with a jab. East fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clark checks it well. East is looking to chop away at Clark's legs. East slips under a jab. Clark with a hook. East thows a body shot but no joy. Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from East. East stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark. East lands a lovely overhand right. East connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. East throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it. Some wild striking there from Clark.
Clark throws a front kick aimed at East's knee but East avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. East just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark cracks East with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. East chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
East throws a leg kick and Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles East's knee momentarily. Nice body punch from Clark. Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Clark. East looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range. Clark moves out of range as East throws a body kick.
East tries to land a body kick letting Clark counter with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Clark. East is looking to score with low kicks. East blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark throws a solid leg kick but East takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clark. East misses with a kick to the body and Clark counters with a three punch combo that has East backing up. East nods at Clark to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. East gets in close and instigates a clinch. Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but East has him pressed against the cage. East lands a body punch in the clinch. Clark tries to circle away but East has him pinned against the cage. East keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Clark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
East lands a body punch in the clinch. Clark tries to pull guard but East won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clark tries to break free but East pushes him back against the cage. Clark fails to pull guard.
Clark is trying to break free. East presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
East working some nice short punches in the clinch. 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! East throws a head punch that misses. Clark can't break the clinch.
Clark tries to break free but East pushes him back against the cage. East has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Clark jumps guard but East stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
East lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards. East taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but East won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on East - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Clark is trying to break the clinch but East is controlling him. East lands a body punch in the clinch. Clark is breathing heavily. An uppercut to the body lands inside from East. East misses with the head strike.
East pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Clark has had enough of the clinch but East keeps him there for the moment. East scores with an uppercut up the middle. East lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. East leaning his opponent against the cage. East lands with a short shot to the head. East scores with an uppercut up the middle. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as East takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Clark fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from East as the two fighters clinch.
East scores with a hook to the body. East stalling.
Clark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short uppercut from East.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from East. East gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. East has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range. East throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. East lands a body punch in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! East lands a nice uppercut. East lands a left hand.
East lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. East stalling.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but East has double underhooks. A right handed body shot lands from East.
Nice body punch from East - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from East. East lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark. A short body shot lands from East as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from East. A short right from East. A nice right hand lands inside from East. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A hook to the body from East.
East lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark is rocked! A hook to the body from East.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! East lands a body punch in the clinch. Clark seems to have got his legs back now. East lands a body punch in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East dominated that round. That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
East lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice body kick from East. Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract East. East lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning. East throws a leg kick but Clark checks it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from East. East fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Clark throws a jab when East was well out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts East, as that shot connected.
East lands a right hook to the body.
East throws a front kick that sends Clark stumbling back into the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Clark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. East gets off balance looking for a body kick and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. East lands a jab to the nose. East throws a quick inside leg kick. Clark blocks the body kick.
East throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side. East looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range. East keeps Clark at a distance using the push kick. East throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. East ducks down and throws a hook to the body. East with a hook. Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from East. East lands a front kick. East misses with a kick to the body.
Clark throws a leg kick so East counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. East sitting in guard, not really doing much. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round. East won't allow Clark to sweep him here. East wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving. Clark wants to stand and escape but East is having none of it. East sitting in guard, not really doing much. East's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard. East is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. East fails with a takedown attempt. East throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. East tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clark is able to avoid easily. East misses with a low kick. East lands a two punch combo.
Clark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and East counters with an inside leg kick. East throws a nice inside leg kick. Clark thows a leg kick but East checks it and East makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clark really felt that one! Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. East sees it coming and avoids it easily. Clark throws a leg kick which misses East's front leg but catches the back leg as East tries to avoid it. East is looking to score with low kicks. Good leg kick by Clark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Clark moves out of range of the body kick. East throws a body kick that misses. East has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to score with a low kick but East moves his leg out of the way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark. Clark is looking to slow East down with leg kicks. East throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range. East tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it. Clark staying out of range there. Nick East seems to be getting the better of the standup. East looks for the body kick but Clark saw that one coming. East attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Clark misses with a body kick. East throws a jab when Clark was well out of range. A lazy body kick from East and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. East misses with a body kick. East throws a body kick the misses letting Clark counter with a right hand. Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook. Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. East misses with a leg kick and Clark counters with a good, hard body kick but East shrugs it off. Clark throws a leg kick but East moved away. East on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top. Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark works East's body with a nice hook. Jab from East. Clark wants to slow East down by chopping away at his legs. Clark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Clark blocks a low kick nicely. East stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
East lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming. East tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it. Taylor Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nick East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. East looks to land a body kick but Clark moved away. East throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at East. A clash of legs there as East blocks the low kick. East misses with a leg kick and Clark counters with a low kick, right behind East 's knee. East looks for the body kick but Clark saw that one coming. East avoids a kick to the body.
East fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range. East throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. East throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark. East misses with a body kick. East connects with a solid leg kick. Clark scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
East fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clark checks it well. Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches East on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. East throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Clark makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. East really felt that one! East scores with a kick to the body.
East misses with a body kick. Clark throws a front kick aimed at East's knee but East avoids it well. Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clark catches East with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from East - the referee stops the clock and Clark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says East. Clark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. East throws a leg kick that is checked and Clark counters with a nice body kick. A solid body kick from East. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clark 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 East has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from East and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. East throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clark. Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clark misses with a looping right. Clark throws a leg kick that is checked and East counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clark's knee momentarily. Clark throws a right hand that East ducks under and follows up with a left that East also avoids with ease. Clark blocks the body kick.
Clark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick. East takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. East sees it coming and avoids it easily. East throws a leg kick and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps East thinking. East's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. East thows a body shot but no joy. East misses with a body kick. East takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark lands a head kick. East smiles back at him and beckons him forward. East throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from East, right into the meat.
Clark moves out of range as East throws a body kick.
Clark throws the left hand but East avoids the punch easily. East scores with a leg kick.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for East's leg but East calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Taylor Clark showed his dominance in that final round. Well East 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick East!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Chiddy Bang - Truth as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat White! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! White misses with a wild combination.
Arlowski tries a head kick but it misses.
White misses with a looping left. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! White blocks a head kick by Arlowski.
White goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Arlowski looks to land a combination but White avoids it well. Arlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. White throws a right hand that Arlowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlowski also avoids with ease. Arlowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
It looks like Pat White has been cut. Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Arlowski on that attempt. White lands a big right hand that sends Arlowski crashing to the mat! White stays standing though and waves Arlowski back to his feet!
Arlowski is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! White cracks Arlowski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Arlowski falls to his knees and White doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Blockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: lil walter. Walter Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nisse Blockson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Jones! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blockson cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Jones shoots for a takedown but Blockson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Blockson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blockson. Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Blockson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Walter Jones has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blockson gets a clinch. Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nisse Blockson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Jones. Blockson scores with a hook to the body. Jones looks gassed! Blockson pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Blockson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Blockson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Blockson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blockson lands a body shot. Blockson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Walter Jones's cut even more. Knees in the clinch landing for Blockson.
A short right from Blockson on the inside. Blockson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. Blockson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones is rocked! Blockson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jones - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Blockson, and another! Jones is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nisse Blockson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Blasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kavon Lovve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Blasko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blasko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kavon Lovve! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blasko has managed to clinch.
Blasko prevents the takedown attempt.
Blasko gets underhooks to prevent Lovve's takedown attempt.
Lovve is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blasko pulls him back up using the underhooks. John Blasko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kavon Lovve. Lovve is working for takedown but Blasko is calmly controlling the position for now. Lovve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blasko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lovve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lovve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lovve looks gassed! A punch combination from Lovve misses. Blasko closes the distance and clinches. Lovve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Kavon Lovve has been cut. Blasko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blasko lands a couple of elbows. Blasko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blasko landing a few strikes.
Lovve is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blasko lands a strong strike to the head of Lovve. That's dazed him! Blasko looking to finish here. Lovve is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Blasko lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Blasko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Judas Priest - Painkiller. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Thomas! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bundy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Thomas is controlling Bundy's position as best he can from this difficult position. Thomas trying to control here.
Bundy stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Thomas trying to control here.
Thomas is doing well to control the position and prevent Bundy from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Thomas misses with an uppercut. Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two. Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas. Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet. Bundy darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage. Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike. Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Bundy's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bundy throws an elbow that misses.
Bundy is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now. Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bundy throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Craig Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it. Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bundy stops Thomas from standing up. Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas. Thomas pulls Bundy in close to his closed guard and prevents Bundy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thomas wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bundy wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving. Bundy postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thomas dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Bundy scores with a head kick.
Bundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Bundy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Bundy settles back down. Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy. Craig Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thomas cracks Bundy with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bundy is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bundy rather than just go for the knockout. Thomas leaves Bundy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thomas scores with a jab. Bundy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thomas clobbers Bundy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet. Thomas takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses. Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Thomas misses with a hook. Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bundy in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss! Bundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bundy wants to clinch. Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Thomas scores with a jab. Thomas scores with a hook. Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas. Thomas lands a jab to the nose. Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Bundy backs away looking to recover. A jab from Thomas misses. Bundy defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand. Bundy tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it. Bundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Thomas thows a body shot but no joy. Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bundy. Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away. Thomas works Bundy's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Bundy's head. Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Bundy tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance. Bundy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas. 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! Bundy throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bundy. Bundy has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Bundy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bundy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thomas 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!
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target. Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundy. Bundy blocks a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bundy. Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas. Thomas looks to land a combination. Bundy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Thomas. Bundy gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bundy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas throws a hook but Bundy blocks it. Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Bundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss! Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas. Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas blocks a leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet. Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas. A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet. Craig Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy. Bundy shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well. Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bundy is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease. Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range. Bundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Bundy's head. Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Bundy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bundy there as he acknowledges the shot. Thomas missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bundy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundy off to one side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thomas cracks Bundy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Thomas misses with a looping left. Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Thomas. Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bundy is rocked! Thomas misses with a hook. Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Bundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Thomas throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily. Bundy seems to have got his legs back now. Bundy staying out of range there. Bundy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Thomas takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses. Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bundy tries to clinch up. Thomas lands with a cross. Thomas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thomas duly obliges. Bundy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bundy ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bundy stumbling backwards into the cage! Bundy bounces back off the cage towards Thomas, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Thomas lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Thomas celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Juggernaut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juggernaut walks into a jab. Juggernaut wants to land a leg kick but Hill is out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hill. Hill checks a low kick from Juggernaut. Juggernaut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Juggernaut misses with the combination.
Juggernaut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hill. Juggernaut slips under a jab. Juggernaut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center. Juggernaut throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Juggernaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juggernaut throws a half hearted mid kick. Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juggernaut pushes Hill away with a front kick. Hill looks gassed! Hill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juggernaut can pounce on him.
Juggernaut throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Hank Hill has been cut. Hill moves out of range as Juggernaut throws a body kick.
Juggernaut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hill. This has been an exciting period of action! Juggernaut seems to be stalking Hill here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Hill drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Juggernaut!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carmelo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carmelo Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grappling walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez. Grappling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sanchez slips a jab from Grappling. Grappling works the jab nicely. Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Grappling checks it. Grappling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grappling is looking to score with low kicks. Grappling lands the left hand. Grappling thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it and Sanchez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Grappling is lucky that one didn't land flush. Grappling clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grappling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Grappling pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Some wild striking there from Grappling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grappling misses with a wild body shot. Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked and Grappling counters with a head kick. Grappling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez. Grappling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Grappling. A kick lands to the mid section there for Grappling. Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy. Grappling works Sanchez's body with a nice hook. Grappling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grappling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Grappling throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Grappling throws a quick inside leg kick. Grappling misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming. Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Striker Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grappling's hands. Grappling walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez. Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Grappling checks it. Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grappling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a big head kick but Grappling shrugs it off. Grappling misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grappling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grappling attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Grappling misses with a leg kick and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. Grappling throws a leg kick that is checked and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that is checked and Grappling counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off. Grappling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grappling thinking. Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick. A head kick misses from Sanchez. A low kick from Sanchez misses and Grappling counters with a right hand to the body. Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grappling throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grappling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez. Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Grappling throws a leg kick that is checked and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick. Grappling throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away. Sanchez lands with a straight right. Grappling didn't see that one coming. Grappling throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grappling. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grappling really felt that one! Grappling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Grappling misses and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. Sanchez tests Grappling's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carmelo Sanchez will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez misses with a looping left. Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sanchez tries a low kick but Grappling avoids it. A bone on bone clash there as Grappling blocks the leg kick.
Carmelo Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grappling lands with a cross. Sanchez throws a leg kick and Grappling counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grappling misses with a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick. Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grappling's knee momentarily. Grappling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Nice body kick from Sanchez. Sanchez throws a jab when Grappling was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grappling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sanchez throws a head kick but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Grappling 's knee. Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grappling is out of range and Sanchez settles back down. Grappling throws a nice head kick!
Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sanchez slips a jab from Grappling. Grappling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grappling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Grappling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab. Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Grappling checks it. Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grappling is just out of range. Grappling throws a head kick that misses and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick. Grappling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf. A head kick misses from Sanchez. Grappling misses with a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a big head kick but Grappling shrugs it off. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Grappling 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grappling.
Sanchez blocks a jab. Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grappling misses with a looping left. Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely. Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Grappling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grappling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses. Grappling checks a leg kick. Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grappling. That did some damage! Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Grappling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez throws a leg kick and Grappling counters with a slapping leg kick. Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grappling takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses. Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Grappling moves out of range easily. Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grappling checks it well. Sanchez throws a body kick that misses. Grappling throws a leg kick that is checked and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grappling thinking. Grappling throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it. Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grappling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react. Grappling throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carmelo Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grappling counters with a leg kick. Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Sanchez throws a low kick but Grappling moves out of range easily. Grappling tries to clinch up and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick. Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Grappling moves out of range easily. Grappling throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grappling throws a quick inside leg kick. Grappling connects with a solid leg kick. Grappling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though. Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grappling lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grappling looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away. Grappling feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down. Grappling misses with an uppercut. Grappling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grappling finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez misses the jab. A low kick from Grappling misses and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a body kick that stops Grappling in his tracks momentarily. Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grappling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Grappling sees it coming and moves out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Grappling has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grappling and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Grappling will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Grappling is looking to land body kicks. Grappling wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance. Grappling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Grappling's head. Sanchez throws a head kick but Grappling moves out of range.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grappling. Grappling wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance. Grappling throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily. Grappling sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grappling scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Grappling checks the leg kick. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Grappling was not able to check. Grappling throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick. Grappling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick. Sanchez slips a straight right by Grappling. Sanchez avoids the body shot from Grappling.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and Grappling counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee. Grappling thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Grappling was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grappling is looking to land body kicks. An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez. Sanchez slips a jab from Grappling. Grappling scores with a leg kick.
Grappling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Grappling had a free shot at his head there. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Grappling misses with a body kick. Grappling fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range. Grappling blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Sanchez really dominated that round. That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Grappling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sanchez connects with a high kick. Sanchez scores with a push kick. Grappling throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily. Grappling misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back. Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grappling's calf. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grappling jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grappling moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off. Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grappling. That did some damage! Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Grappling counters with a slapping leg kick. Grappling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grappling throws a nice inside leg kick. Grappling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Grappling wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range. Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grappling pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Grappling settles back down. Sanchez is looking to slow Grappling down with leg kicks. Grappling misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grappling misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez tries to work over Grappling's front leg with a kick but Grappling checks it. Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Grappling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grappling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping right. Grappling is looking to score with low kicks. Grappling moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Grappling. Sanchez slips under a jab. Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grappling was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez. Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Grappling avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grappling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A low kick from Grappling misses and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Grappling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick and Grappling counters with a nice uppercut. Grappling throws a half hearted mid kick. Grappling fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanchez in the body. Grappling gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez misses with a leg kick and Grappling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Grappling throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
A low kick from Grappling misses and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick. Grappling misses with a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a nice kick to the body. Sanchez throws a leg kick letting Grappling counter with a right hand. Sanchez throws a low kick but Grappling moves out of range easily. Grappling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it. Grappling throws a leg kick that is checked and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grappling really felt that one! Grappling throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Grappling only half commits. Sanchez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmelo Sanchez dominated that fourth round. That's time! Grappling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a body kick. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Grappling scores with a one two! Sanchez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grappling misses with a leg kick and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice defenses there by Sanchez. Grappling scores with a spinning back kick! No joy there for Grappling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grappling thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. Grappling throws a body kick the misses and Sanchez counters with a solid body kick. A lazy body kick from Sanchez and Grappling counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grappling misses with a body kick. Grappling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Grappling throws a lazy body kick and Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Grappling was not able to check. Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick. Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sanchez lunges at Grappling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grappling's hand. Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Grappling looks to clinch and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Grappling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sanchez blocks a head kick by Grappling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grappling blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Grappling is out of range. Grappling throws a leg kick that is checked and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Grappling 's knee. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. Grappling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. Grappling moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez. Grappling wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance. Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Grappling thows a leg kick but Sanchez checks it and Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick. Grappling throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grappling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grappling closes the distance looking to clinch and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A low kick from Grappling is predictable there and Sanchez counters with a leg kick. Grappling scores with a punch to the head. Grappling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grappling moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Grappling. That's going to slow Sanchez down. Grappling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grappling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick. Grappling throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely. Grappling is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks. A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there and Grappling counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Grappling throws a leg kick and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Grappling 's knee. Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Striker Grappling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carmelo Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A head kick by Sanchez misses enabling Grappling to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Carmelo Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmelo Sanchez! Carmelo Sanchez retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and igor glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Osbourne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. glozman has chosen enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Oleg Osbourne has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Oleg Osbourne seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, igor glozman! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Osbourne avoids the body shot from glozman.
glozman connects with a right hand. Osbourne shakes it off. glozman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Osbourne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Osbourne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, glozman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osbourne's guard! Nice work there by glozman! Osbourne keeping full guard, as glozman tries to pass. Osbourne looking for a sweep. Not yet Osbourne, not yet. glozman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. glozman is looking to work some ground and pound but Osbourne has wrist control. Osbourne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
glozman wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving. glozman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and glozman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. glozman 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Good shot there by Osbourne. glozman ducks right into an uppercut from Osbourne. glozman misses with a body shot.
glozman cracks the inside of Osbourne's front leg. glozman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. glozman is looking to clinch but Osbourne is avoiding it.
Osbourne misses with a wild body shot. Osbourne swings for the body but glozman moves out of range.
glozman scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Oleg Osbourne has been cut. No joy there for glozman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
glozman cracks Osbourne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Osbourne walks into a stiff left hand from glozman. Some wild striking there from glozman.
A looping hook to the body misses from glozman. Osbourne does a little dance to reset his feet. glozman throws a lazy right hand but Osbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. glozman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Osbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Osbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but glozman manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Osbourne staying out of range there. Osbourne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Osbourne jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
glozman scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Osbourne lands a slapping body shot.
Oleg Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Osbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and glozman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big right from Osbourne misses. Osbourne scores with a takedown into glozman's guard. Osbourne advances position into side control! Osbourne is breathing heavily. Osbourne tries to move into full mount but can't pass glozman's legs. glozman struggling a bit here. glozman is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. glozman is not content to let Osbourne control the position. Osbourne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, glozman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osbourne's guard! Nice work there by glozman! glozman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Osbourne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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. glozman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osbourne swivels though and keeps the full guard. glozman's corner is telling him to maintain position. glozman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. glozman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Let's hope that glozman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Osbourne wants to hit a switch here but glozman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Osbourne there! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. glozman working for a guillotine from mount but Osbourne is in no mood to give up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
igor glozman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
glozman takes one on the button. Osbourne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but glozman is out of range. glozman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osbourne was well out of range. Poor timing from glozman. Osbourne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Osbourne 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. glozman managing to control the position. Osbourne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Osbourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but glozman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. glozman is trying to control the position but Osbourne postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. glozman is keeping the position for now. Osbourne works a leg free and moves into half guard. Osbourne prevents glozman from standing back up.
Osbourne stalling away here and it's allowed glozman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Osbourne trying to control but glozman is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. glozman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osbourne is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Osbourne pushing down on glozman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Osbourne is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed glozman to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but glozman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. glozman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osbourne is controlling him. Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but glozman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. glozman keeping full guard, as Osbourne tries to pass. Osbourne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! glozman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Osbourne, into his guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. glozman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Osbourne looking to control.
Osbourne keeping moving, preventing glozman from controlling successfully. glozman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osbourne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, glozman has managed to get both his arms back between Osbourne's legs - danger averted. glozman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. glozman's corner is telling him to maintain position. glozman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. glozman scoring with some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. glozman won't allow Osbourne to sweep him here. Osbourne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for glozman! Osbourne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now glozman is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oleg Osbourne will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oleg Osbourne's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
glozman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
glozman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osbourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. glozman throws a combination. Osbourne tries to block but a couple of punches get through. glozman feints and as Osbourne raises his hands in defense, glozman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. glozman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Osbourne isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. glozman stacks Osbourne on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by glozman! glozman is staying tight to Osbourne's torso, preventing him from escaping. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. glozman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Osbourne! glozman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Osbourne looks a forlorn figure.
glozman is landing with some decent strikes but Osbourne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. igor glozman has got the better of the ground game so far. glozman content just to control the position here. glozman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. glozman is landing with some decent strikes but Osbourne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round. glozman controlling his opponent. glozman looking to control but Osbourne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. glozman lands a big shot there that rocks Osbourne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
glozman controlling from mount. glozman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, igor glozman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. glozman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for glozman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
glozman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osbourne throws out a loose jab but glozman uses good head movement to avoid it. Osbourne tries to clinch but glozman moves away and glozman counters with a lovely straight right hand! glozman takes a swing at Osbourne's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osbourne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Osbourne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between glozman's hands. glozman connects with a right hand. Osbourne shakes it off. Osbourne clinches but glozman breaks the clinch enabling glozman to counter with a crisp jab. Osbourne digs a good body shot into glozman's ribs. A big right from glozman misses. glozman slips under a jab from Osbourne. Osbourne darts in and clinches glozman up against the cage. glozman looking to stall.
glozman lands a knee to the body.
glozman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Osbourne being controlled against the cage. Osbourne tries to pull guard but glozman won't allow it.
Come on glozman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
glozman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oleg Osbourne's cut is getting worse. glozman lands with a light punch inside. Osbourne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
glozman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. glozman lands a nice shot to the body.
glozman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. glozman lands a nice shot that snaps Osbourne's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice combination there by glozman.
glozman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. glozman lunges at Osbourne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osbourne's hand. glozman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osbourne. That did some damage! glozman cracks Osbourne with a good jab. glozman cracks Osbourne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Osbourne is rocked!
Oleg Osbourne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. glozman lands a nice looking body shot.
glozman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Oh Osbourne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! glozman drops Osbourne with a big left hand! Osbourne is injured, injured bad! glozman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). igor glozman! igor glozman retains his middleweight title!
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