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The Way Of The Samurai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linos Malinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linos Malinos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny McClean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Linos Malinos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malinos wants to clinch.
McClean looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean moves out of range.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
McClean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malinos tries to clinch there but McClean circles away.
Malinos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malinos moves in looking to clinch but McClean pushes him off.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McClean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from McClean misses the target.
Malinos tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malinos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
Malinos moves in looking to clinch but McClean pushes him off.
Malinos wants to clinch.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean throws a series of punches but Malinos avoids them all with ease.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean moves out of range.
McClean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malinos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Linos Malinos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean is having none of it.
Malinos tries to clinch up but McClean circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malinos tries to clinch up but McClean circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinos moves away from the strike by McClean.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McClean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malinos pushes McClean up against the ropes in a clinch.
Malinos tries a knee to the head but McClean blocks it.
Malinos misses with a knee to the head.
Malinos keeps control of McClean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Malinos.
Malinos looking to throw knees to the head but McClean is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malinos tries a knee to the head but McClean blocks it.
Malinos throws a punch but it's blocked by McClean.
Malinos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malinos.
Malinos tries to land a knee to the head but McClean blocks with his arms.
Malinos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Malinos working aggressively here.
McClean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McClean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malinos wants to clinch.
McClean tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malinos is letting McClean control him for a moment.
McClean decides to stand back up. McClean steps back and let's Malinos get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
McClean will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
Malinos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
Malinos fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McClean keeps the fight on the outside.
Linos Malinos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch but McClean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McClean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malinos.
Malinos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClean throws a leg kick that misses.
Malinos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClean tries a head kick but it misses.
McClean lands with a shot to the body.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean is having none of it.
Malinos wants to clinch up but McClean keeps it at a distance.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny McClean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
Malinos fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClean looks to land a combination. Malinos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McClean tries a low kick but Malinos avoids it.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch but McClean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malinos wants to clinch up but McClean keeps it at a distance.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean is having none of it.
Malinos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malinos wants to clinch.
Malinos tries to clinch up.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
Malinos moves in looking to clinch but McClean pushes him off.
Malinos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McClean circles away.
Malinos tries to clinch up.
Malinos tries to clinch there but McClean circles away.
Malinos checks the leg kick.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
Malinos tries to clinch there but McClean circles away.
McClean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Malinos has eaten all the pies!
A telegraphed right hand from McClean misses the target.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McClean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malinos wants to clinch up but McClean keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from McClean.
McClean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McClean connects with a nice looking jab.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
Malinos tries to clinch up but McClean circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McClean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McClean circles away.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
McClean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malinos's head.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean moves out of range.
McClean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McClean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
McClean keeps the fight on the outside.
Lenny McClean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClean throws a good cross that connects.
McClean keeps the fight on the outside.
Malinos tries to clinch up.
McClean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
McClean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McClean keeps the fight on the outside.
McClean wants to slow Malinos down by chopping away at his legs.
Malinos tries to clinch up but McClean circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinos moves in looking to clinch but McClean pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
McClean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
Malinos tries to clinch up.
McClean shoots for a double leg takedown but Malinos sprawls well. He's pushed McClean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McClean circles away.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McClean scores with a body shot.
Malinos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McClean.
Malinos wants to clinch up but McClean keeps it at a distance.
McClean throws a series of punches but Malinos avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malinos wants to clinch.
McClean tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny McClean dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malinos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClean throws a series of punches but Malinos moves out of range.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean moves out of range.
Malinos tries to clinch up but McClean circles away and keeps his distance.
McClean keeps the fight on the outside.
McClean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malinos fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean is having none of it.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McClean circles away.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McClean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
Malinos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malinos tries to clinch there but McClean circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean moves out of range.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch but McClean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from McClean.
Nice cross by McClean.
Malinos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McClean tries a head kick but it misses.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean moves out of range.
Malinos fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malinos wants to clinch up but McClean keeps it at a distance.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
Malinos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McClean.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McClean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McClean misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malinos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malinos checks a leg kick.
McClean misses with a kick to the body.
McClean throws a right hand that Malinos ducks under and follows up with a left that Malinos also avoids with ease.
Malinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McClean circles away.
Malinos needs to keep his hands up - McClean had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from McClean.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malinos is looking to clinch.
Malinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McClean circles away.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McClean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malinos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malinos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McClean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malinos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lenny McClean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but McClean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by McClean.
Malinos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McClean.
McClean swats away the attempt to clinch by Malinos.
Malinos doesn't manage to clinch there - McClean circles away.
Malinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malinos wants to clinch up but McClean keeps it at a distance.
Malinos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClean circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four 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.
Malinos tries to clinch up.
Malinos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McClean lands a nice hook to Malinos's body. Malinos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malinos tries to clinch but McClean is having none of it.
McClean lands with an overhand left.
McClean feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malinos's calf.
Malinos is looking to clinch but McClean is avoiding it.
Malinos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McClean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McClean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McClean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McClean wants to stand and escape but instead Malinos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Linos Malinos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClean keeping moving, preventing Malinos from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny McClean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McClean, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny McClean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicko Tackai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Vincent Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicko Tackai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Vincent Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tackai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tackai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tackai misses with a double jab.
Tackai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tackai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gapuz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tackai swinging wilding here.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gapuz uses his free foot to push down on Tackai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tackai.
Gapuz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gapuz looking for a guillotine from mount but Tackai is having none of it.
Gapuz looking to secure an arm triangle but Tackai defends it well.
Gapuz is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gapuz tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gapuz breaks from Tackai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gapuz wants to control the pace but Tackai is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gapuz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gapuz looks gassed!
Tackai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gapuz is looking for a kimura here.
Tackai works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz is posturing up here but Tackai has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gapuz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gapuz has to tap! Slick submission there by Tackai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicko Tackai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Morlikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Sergei Morlikov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sergei Morlikov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Morlikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Morlikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Tyson thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Morlikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Sergei Morlikov has been cut.
Morlikov has Tyson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Morlikov.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morlikov throws out the jab.
Morlikov clinches up against the ropes.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Morlikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Morlikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Morlikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Morlikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morlikov.
Morlikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
Morlikov gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morlikov is breathing heavily.
Morlikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Morlikov has double underhooks.
Tyson is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Morlikov.
Morlikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
Morlikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Morlikov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Morlikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morlikov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Morlikov trying to stall but Tyson improves his position.
The referee calls for Morlikov to work.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tyson wants to break free but Morlikov has control.
Morlikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morlikov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Morlikov has double underhooks.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson as Morlikov tries to tie him up.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Morlikov has double underhooks.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morlikov keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Morlikov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free but Morlikov has control.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Morlikov looking to stall.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Morlikov keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson wants to break free but Morlikov has control.
Morlikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free but Morlikov has control.
Morlikov keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Morlikov is controlling the position.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
That's four 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.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Morlikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyson is keeping busy.
Tyson wants to break free but Morlikov has control.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Morlikov keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morlikov keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morlikov keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Morlikov is controlling the position.
Morlikov misses with some punches.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson wants to break free but Morlikov has control.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Morlikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morlikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morlikov slips under a jab from Tyson.
Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morlikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morlikov dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morlikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morlikov misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Morlikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson cracks Morlikov with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morlikov.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Morlikov moves out of range.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Morlikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergei Morlikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Morlikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morlikov backs up against the ropes.
Morlikov tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson jabs at Morlikov's body.
Tyson moves out of range as Morlikov strikes.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morlikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morlikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morlikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sergei Morlikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morlikov throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Morlikov backing up. Morlikov nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Morlikov throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Morlikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morlikov wants to clinch.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Morlikov throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morlikov at a distance.
Morlikov wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morlikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson.
Morlikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morlikov moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Morlikov avoids them all with ease.
Morlikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morlikov on the side of the head.
Tyson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morlikov misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morlikov avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Morlikov looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morlikov manages to avoid it.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Morlikov moves out of range.
Morlikov is looking to clinch.
Tyson cracks Morlikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Morlikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morlikov has managed to clinch.
Tyson is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergei Morlikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Morlikov is looking to clinch.
Michael Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Morlikov avoids them all with ease.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morlikov at a distance.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morlikov's head.
Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morlikov. Morlikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morlikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Tyson lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morlikov swinging wilding here.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson punishes Morlikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyson works over Morlikov's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morlikov doesn't seem phased though.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morlikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Morlikov should have avoided that one.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morlikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Morlikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morlikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morlikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morlikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Morlikov darts in and clinches Tyson up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morlikov.
Morlikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson wants to break free but Morlikov has control.
Morlikov tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Morlikov keeps him there for the moment.
Morlikov is looking to control Tyson's arms but Tyson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morlikov has his back to the ropes.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Morlikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Morlikov throws an elbow but misses.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morlikov has him pressed against the ropes.
Morlikov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Morlikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morlikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morlikov.
Morlikov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Morlikov.
Morlikov looking to stall.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Morlikov is controlling the position.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Morlikov keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morlikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
Morlikov tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Morlikov is controlling the position.
Morlikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Morlikov keeps him there for the moment.
Morlikov holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Morlikov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Morlikov misses with a knee strike.
Morlikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morlikov prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Sergei Morlikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morlikov pushes Tyson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Morlikov won't allow it.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Morlikov is controlling the position.
Morlikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Morlikov breaks the clinch.
Morlikov slips under a jab.
Morlikov moves into the clinch.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michael Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morlikov misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tyson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scaredy McScared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cabeza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scaredy McScared!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cabeza!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabeza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cabeza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabeza looks for a takedown but McScared sprawls well.
Cabeza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabeza tries to clinch but McScared is having none of it.
McScared shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabeza sprawls well. He's pushed McScared's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David Cabeza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabeza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Cabeza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabeza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McScared has hold of one of Cabeza's legs. Cabeza is fighting the takedown attempt but McScared gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cabeza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cabeza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cabeza wants to stand but McScared has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cabeza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McScared is refusing to be controlled, as Cabeza sits in half guard.
Cabeza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McScared. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McScared throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McScared is trying to get back to full guard.
McScared has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McScared avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabeza.
Cabeza prevents McScared from improving his position.
McScared works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McScared is on top in guard.
McScared is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cabeza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabeza working a defensive guard here.
Cabeza is looking for a triangle but McScared pushes his legs off easily.
Cabeza looks gassed!
Cabeza looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScared is one step ahead there.
Cabeza working for a triangle but McScared defends it easily.
McScared forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScared lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McScared moves into full mount! Cabeza won't be happy about that!
Cabeza is looking to improve his position but McScared isn't that keen on the idea.
Cabeza wants to control but McScared is having none of it.
McScared get's back to his feet.
Cabeza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McScared sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabeza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McScared counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cabeza's guard now.
Scaredy McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cabeza.
McScared works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cabeza wants to get back to full guard.
McScared working Cabeza over with strikes.
McScared is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McScared is thwarting Cabeza's attempts to control the position.
Cabeza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScared is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cabeza!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scaredy McScared dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McScared shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cabeza's guard.
Cabeza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McScared not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cabeza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McScared stops Cabeza from standing up.
McScared sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McScared stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabeza wants to clinch
and McScared counters by moving into the clinch.
McScared's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabeza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cabeza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabeza wants to sweep here but McScared controlling him for the moment.
McScared trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabeza tries to strike from the bottom.
McScared landing some decent shots from guard.
Cabeza wants to sweep here but McScared controlling him for the moment.
McScared thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabeza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McScared wants to control from the top but Cabeza keeps moving.
Cabeza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McScared loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McScared is standing up over Cabeza. Cabeza looks to escape but McScared dives into side control.
McScared is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabeza has escaped the position, nice work there.
McScared in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabeza tries to bench press McScared off him but McScared keeps the position.
Cabeza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cabeza wants to get back to full guard.
Cabeza is trying to control but can't.
McScared is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabeza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McScared is working away from the top position though.
McScared stops Cabeza from getting back to his feet.
Cabeza is looking to control McScared's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabeza avoid being mounted?
McScared working over Cabeza with some ground and pound. Cabeza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cabeza is trying to get back to full guard.
McScared is working for a kimura but Cabeza is defending it quite comfortably.
McScared is working for a kimura but Cabeza is defending it quite comfortably.
McScared is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cabeza is looking for a sweep. McScared is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scaredy McScared dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cabeza misses with a takedown attempt
and McScared counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabeza struggling a bit here.
McScared is chipping away with strikes.
Scaredy McScared overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabeza tries to bench press McScared off him but McScared keeps the position.
McScared in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cabeza is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scaredy McScared!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between joe peery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinko Diamendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cinko Diamendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe peery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cinko Diamendes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
peery slips a jab and a cross from Diamendes.
peery looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Diamendes fails to land with a series of punches.
peery slips a jab and a cross from Diamendes.
peery slips a jab and a cross from Diamendes.
Diamendes lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends peery sprawling to the canvas. Diamendes follows him down, looking for the kill. Can peery hang on?
peery is rocked!
Diamendes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Oh peery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diamendes stands up out of the half guard.
peery seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamendes throws a series of punches but peery moves out of range.
peery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diamendes is fending him off so far but peery persists. Nope, Diamendes circles away and we're back to standing.
Diamendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
peery checks the leg kick nicely there.
peery looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
peery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamendes keeps working.
peery prevents Diamendes from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
peery is looking for a kimura here.
peery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
peery winds up and cracks Diamendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
peery wants to stand up but Diamendes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
peery passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diamendes!
The referee warns Diamendes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
peery tries to control but Diamendes wriggling away.
Diamendes wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
peery landing strikes, looking to finish!
peery sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
peery dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamendes wants to try and get back to his feet.
peery controlling his opponent.
Diamendes wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
peery controlling the pace for now.
Diamendes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
peery postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diamendes looks a forlorn figure.
peery controlling from the full mount.
Diamendes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cinko Diamendes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
peery gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diamendes is trying to break the clinch but peery has him pressed against the ropes.
peery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamendes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diamendes misses with the head strike.
peery tries to pull guard but Diamendes won't allow it.
peery blocks the elbow strike.
Diamendes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diamendes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but peery has him pressed against the ropes.
Diamendes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but peery has him pressed against the ropes.
Diamendes is trying to break free.
Diamendes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diamendes is looking to break free of the clinch but peery has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamendes throws a head punch that misses.
peery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
peery prevents Diamendes from breaking the clinch.
Diamendes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Diamendes misses with a short punch on the inside.
peery keeps control of Diamendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamendes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but peery has him pressed against the ropes.
Diamendes is trying to break free.
Diamendes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diamendes wants to get back to striking at distance but peery won't allow it.
Diamendes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
peery keeps control of Diamendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
peery is working for takedown but Diamendes is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe peery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamendes is looking to break free of the clinch but peery has double underhooks.
peery jumps guard and drags Diamendes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diamendes wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of peery's closed guard. He's half up but peery has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! peery pivots and extends the arm, Diamendes falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by peery! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). joe peery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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21
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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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, Larry O Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Leary blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick but O Leary moves out of range.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Leary avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic throws a head kick but O Leary moves out of range.
O Leary closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
O Leary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Leary throwing shots but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
O Leary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Filipovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Leary scores with a couple of nice shots.
O Leary content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filipovic is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Leary moves into full mount! Filipovic won't be happy about that!
Filipovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! O Leary connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Filipovic looks gassed!
Filipovic wants to try and get back to his feet.
O Leary looking to finish Filipovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filipovic!
O Leary controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Leary wants to control the pace but Filipovic is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Filipovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Leary cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Leary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filipovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
O Leary controlling the pace for now.
O Leary can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filipovic is looking to escape.
O Leary cracks Filipovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Leary drops a big elbow. That's hurt Filipovic! More shots from O Leary and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry O Leary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azeroth King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Check (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with Smooth Criminal blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Azeroth King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azeroth King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Check!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Check shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Check drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Check off! Check jumps back into King's guard.
Check drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Check off! Check jumps back into King's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
King managing to control the position.
Check drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Check jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Check looking to pass the guard.
Check drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Check jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Check from controlling successfully.
Check throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Check fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Check looks gassed!
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Check counters with a takedown into side control.
King tries to buck Check off but Check is having none of it.
Check working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes.
King struggling a bit here.
Check wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Check wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check working away.
Check working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King tries to buck Check off but Check is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mike Check has been cut.
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King wants to pass the guard but Check is defending well.
Check is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King content to control rather than advance.
Check is trying to get back to full guard.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four 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.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Check counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Check.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King wants to stand up but Check is controlling him.
Check stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Check trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King keeping full guard, as Check tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Check will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Check's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King tries to bum rush Check with a series of wild strikes but Check uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Check backs up against the ropes.
Check takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King shoots and misses
and Check counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check taking a break here but King is having none of it and regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Check tries to stand but his hand is stuck under King.
Check is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Check wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Check on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King is positioning himself well to prevent Check advancing to mount.
King is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Check counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Check wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Check stops King from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Check from controlling successfully.
Check wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Check slips nicely into half guard.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Check sits in half guard.
Check is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Check moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azeroth King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Check looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for King!
Check is trying to take his opponent's back.
Check moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, King has worked his arm free - good work by King!
Mike Check has got the better of the ground game so far.
King is not content to let Check control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Check showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Check's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
King throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from King.
King swinging wilding here.
King misses with a wild combination.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard.
Check wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Check drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Check off! Check jumps back into King's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check is looking to stand up but King won't let him.
Check drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Check jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Check throws a big right hand that misses.
King pushes Check off and scrambles back to his feet.
Check bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Check has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check tries to move into full mount but can't pass King's legs.
Check tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Check swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Check's guard.
Check wants to sweep but no luck.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Check is proving hard to escape from.
Check working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King won't allow Check to sweep him here.
Check throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
King is looking to stand up but Check won't let him.
Check is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Check has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Check comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Check winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Check!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yosko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yosko Kimura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yosko Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alekos Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alekos Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
Papadopoulos cracks Kimura with a solid left hand.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
Kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Kimura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yosko Kimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Papadopoulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Papadopoulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Papadopoulos looks gassed!
Kimura scores with a jab.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kimura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kimura thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
Kimura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kimura digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kimura lands a right hook to the body.
Kimura is looking to wear down Papadopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kimura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kimura.
Kimura lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
Kimura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A left and a right from Kimura both land. Nice combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kimura checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Kimura.
Kimura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kimura stalks Papadopoulos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Papadopoulos's face. Papadopoulos staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimura lands a two punch combo.
Kimura digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Papadopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kimura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papadopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kimura can pounce on him.
Kimura throws a combination. Papadopoulos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Kimura throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kimura gets caught flat footed, as Papadopoulos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimura throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Papadopoulos is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kimura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Papadopoulos's back instead.
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Papadopoulos turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papadopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papadopoulos passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Papadopoulos is controlling well.
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that!
Papadopoulos landing shots from mount.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Papadopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Papadopoulos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kimura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yosko Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kimura scores with a shot to the body.
Kimura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kimura blocks the low kick.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Yosko Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kimura thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kimura counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kimura to acknowledge the strikes.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kimura throws a series of strikes that have Papadopoulos backpedaling.
Kimura throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a nice body shot.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Kimura. No joy for Papadopoulos on that attempt.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Kimura is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kimura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kimura swinging wilding here.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a one-two to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimura circles away.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Kimura moves his leg out of the way.
Kimura throws a series of strikes that have Papadopoulos backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a combination
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura misses with the combination.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a one-two to the body.
Kimura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yosko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekos Papadopoulos.
Kimura throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Kimura counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papadopoulos misses with the combination.
Kimura scores with a body shot.
Kimura checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
A left and a right from Kimura both land. Nice combination.
Kimura is looking to land body kicks.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Kimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura throws a combination. Papadopoulos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kimura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kimura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Papadopoulos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kimura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papadopoulos thinking.
Papadopoulos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kimura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papadopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kimura counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kimura.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kimura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papadopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papadopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kimura lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
Papadopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a thumping low kick.
Kimura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yosko Kimura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Kimura's front leg with a kick but Kimura checks it.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
A left and a right from Kimura both land. Nice combination.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Kimura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Kimura's knee but Kimura avoids it well.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kimura is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Kimura checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kimura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Kimura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kimura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos swinging wilding here.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimura.
A jab from Kimura does it's job there.
Kimura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kimura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Papadopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Kimura.
Kimura jabs at Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kimura gets caught flat footed, as Papadopoulos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papadopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papadopoulos postures up in Kimura's guard and throws a big left but Kimura blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimura.
Kimura swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.
Kimura is pressing down on Papadopoulos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Papadopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Papadopoulos.
Kimura misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a combination
and Kimura counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kimura to acknowledge the strikes.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Kimura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kimura.
Papadopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kimura pinned against the cage. Kimura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Kimura.
Kimura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kimura.
Papadopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alekos Papadopoulos just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Papadopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papadopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimura blocks a low kick nicely.
Kimura throws a one two combo.
Kimura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Papadopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kimura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kimura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kimura stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Kimura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kimura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kimura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Kimura feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimura misses with a series of wild punches.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimura but Kimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kimura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Kimura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kimura is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Papadopoulos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kimura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kimura.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Kimura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Kimura's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kimura duly obliges.
Papadopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Kimura. No joy for Papadopoulos on that attempt.
Yosko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekos Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Yosko Kimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimura works over Papadopoulos's head and body with a nice combination.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kimura to acknowledge the strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura scores with a nice body kick.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura works over Papadopoulos's head and body with a nice combination.
Papadopoulos takes one on the button.
Kimura scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Kimura avoids the punch easily.
Kimura throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kimura throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Kimura slips under a jab.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Kimura.
Kimura scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid body kick from Kimura.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimura but Kimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a one-two to the body.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a one-two to the body.
Kimura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Papadopoulos backs up against the ropes.
Papadopoulos swinging wilding here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos misses with the combination.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yosko Kimura had his way with Alekos Papadopoulos in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kimura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papadopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Kimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Kimura cracks the inside of Papadopoulos's front leg.
Papadopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kimura blocks a low kick nicely.
Kimura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Kimura throws a series of strikes that have Papadopoulos backpedaling.
Kimura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kimura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kimura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kimura lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papadopoulos's knee momentarily.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Kimura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kimura.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Kimura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kimura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimura but Kimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a combination
and Kimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Kimura avoids it.
No joy there for Kimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papadopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kimura's waist but Kimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papadopoulos off to one side.
Yosko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekos Papadopoulos.
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.
Papadopoulos misses with a combination
and Kimura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kimura staying out of range there.
Kimura swinging wilding here.
Papadopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kimura.
Kimura moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Papadopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Kimura.
Papadopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kimura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kimura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Papadopoulos backs up against the ropes.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a combination
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos has a takedown stuffed.
Papadopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kimura with a hook.
Kimura lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kimura checks a leg kick.
Kimura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Papadopoulos backs up against the ropes.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild combination.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Papadopoulos throws and low kick but Kimura moves out of range easily.
Kimura's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kimura duly obliges.
Kimura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kimura lands with a nice combination. Papadopoulos backs away looking to recover.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kimura to acknowledge the strikes.
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.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Kimura counters with a two punch combo.
Kimura scores with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimura scores with a three punch combo!
Kimura lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kimura counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kimura.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kimura throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kimura scores with a four punch combination!
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Alekos Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimura scores with a one two! Papadopoulos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab
and Kimura counters with a one-two to the body.
Kimura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yosko Kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kimura scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yosko Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yosko Kimura!
Yosko Kimura retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Randy Couture as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Albert Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Couture tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Couture manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Couture but Couture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Couture lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Albert Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Anderson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Anderson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is the new heavyweight champion!
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