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TFC 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between renato vladistic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RlCK JAMES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). renato vladistic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, renato vladistic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RlCK JAMES!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JAMES tries to close the distance and clinch up but vladistic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
JAMES misses with a body kick.
JAMES is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JAMES throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for vladistic with that takedown attempt.
JAMES attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
vladistic keeps the fight on the outside.
vladistic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around JAMES's waist but JAMES gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing vladistic off to one side.
vladistic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for renato vladistic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JAMES throws a leg kick but vladistic sees it coming and moves out of range.
JAMES wants to clinch up but vladistic keeps it at a distance.
vladistic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JAMES as he avoids it easily.
A big right from JAMES misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JAMES wants to clinch.
JAMES scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by JAMES!
vladistic is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by JAMES. That's going to slow vladistic down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JAMES tries to close the distance and clinch but vladistic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
JAMES moves in looking to clinch but vladistic pushes him off.
JAMES takes the fight into the clinch.
JAMES landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by JAMES.
JAMES lands an elbow that stopped vladistic in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like renato vladistic has been cut.
JAMES lands an elbow just above vladistic 's eye.
JAMES connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for JAMES to work.
JAMES landing some nice looking knees to the body.
JAMES misses with a knee strike.
JAMES lands an elbow inside that vladistic shrugs off.
JAMES is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
JAMES scores a nice knee to the body.
JAMES lands a knee to the head.
JAMES putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has vladistic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
vladistic takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for vladistic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
JAMES landing knees to the head.
JAMES with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
JAMES working vladistic over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. JAMES obliges.
JAMES landing some nice looking knees to the body.
JAMES landing knees to the head.
JAMES landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. JAMES obliges.
JAMES using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
JAMES unloads a knee to the mid-section.
JAMES connects with a nasty looking knee right to vladistic's face.
JAMES crunches a lovely knee into vladistic's ribcage.
vladistic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JAMES lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
vladistic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
JAMES lands an elbow that stopped vladistic in his tracks for a moment.
JAMES is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
vladistic takes a knee right on the jaw!
JAMES creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JAMES tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
JAMES utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by JAMES.
JAMES tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
vladistic tries for a takedown. No joy.
JAMES scores with a knee to the head.
JAMES tries to land knees in the clinch but vladistic avoids the damage to the body.
JAMES tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and vladistic avoids it.
JAMES tries a knee to the head but vladistic blocks it.
vladistic drops down looking for an ankle pick but JAMES pulls his leg out and moves away.
A leg kick checked by vladistic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
JAMES throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RlCK JAMES dominated that round.
The cut man is working on renato vladistic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
JAMES tries to clinch there but vladistic circles away.
JAMES moves in looking to clinch but vladistic pushes him off.
vladistic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from vladistic is defended easily by JAMES.
JAMES tries to close the distance and clinch but vladistic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from JAMES.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JAMES throws a wild body kick that vladistic sees coming a mile off.
JAMES throws a jab when vladistic was well out of range.
vladistic swats away the attempt to clinch by JAMES.
A leg kick checked by vladistic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JAMES looks to throw the jab but vladistic is out of range.
JAMES throws a leg kick but vladistic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
renato vladistic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JAMES misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by vladistic or perhaps it was just good defense by JAMES which made him look bad.
vladistic keeps the fight on the outside.
JAMES throws a lazy right hand but vladistic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - JAMES looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
RlCK JAMES is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from vladistic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for renato vladistic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
JAMES misses with an attempted mid kick.
RlCK JAMES seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JAMES scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vladistic ducks under a wild hook from JAMES.
RlCK JAMES seems to be getting the better of the standup.
vladistic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JAMES clinches.
JAMES lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by JAMES.
JAMES creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through vladistic's defenses.
JAMES with a knee to the head.
JAMES lands an elbow just above vladistic 's eye.
JAMES with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
vladistic takes a knee right on the jaw!
JAMES lands an elbow that stopped vladistic in his tracks for a moment.
JAMES comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JAMES connects with a nasty looking knee right to vladistic's face.
JAMES connects with a nasty looking knee right to vladistic's face.
JAMES putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has vladistic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
JAMES has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
JAMES lands a knee to the head.
JAMES connects with a nasty looking knee right to vladistic's face.
RlCK JAMES seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
JAMES pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
JAMES lands an elbow that stopped vladistic in his tracks for a moment.
JAMES comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
vladistic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
JAMES with a knee to the head.
Come on JAMES - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
JAMES stops a takedown attempt from vladistic.
JAMES with a knee to the head.
JAMES slowing the pace effectively.
JAMES gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from vladistic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from JAMES.
JAMES landing some nice looking knees to the body.
JAMES lands a knee to the body.
vladistic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. JAMES gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
vladistic being controlled against the cage.
JAMES misses with a knee strike.
JAMES with an attempt at a knee that misses.
JAMES stops a takedown attempt from vladistic.
JAMES landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
JAMES putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has vladistic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
JAMES tries to land knees in the clinch but vladistic avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RlCK JAMES showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on renato vladistic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
vladistic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has JAMES pinned against the cage. JAMES gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
JAMES misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
JAMES throws a leg kick but vladistic moved away.
JAMES throws a big shot that misses.
vladistic fails with a takedown attempt.
JAMES is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
JAMES throws a leg kick which misses vladistic's front leg but catches the back leg as vladistic tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JAMES misses with an uppercut. vladistic saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JAMES thumps vladistic with a low kick.
JAMES lands with a nice body kick.
vladistic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
JAMES throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from vladistic is defended easily by JAMES.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for renato vladistic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - JAMES finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
JAMES throws a quick head kick that skims the top of vladistic's head.
vladistic dives in and grabs JAMES's left leg, looking for a takedown. JAMES pushes down on vladistic's head and hops out.
JAMES looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vladistic shoots in looking for a takedown. JAMES tries to sprawl out of it but vladistic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. JAMES manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JAMES uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JAMES throws a front kick that sends vladistic stumbling back into the cage.
JAMES throws a front kick that sends vladistic stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by JAMES.
JAMES tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
JAMES tries to clinch up.
JAMES scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JAMES wants to slow vladistic down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - JAMES looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
JAMES tries to land a front kick but vladistic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
vladistic shoots in but JAMES avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JAMES fakes the leg kick and cracks vladistic in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from JAMES.
JAMES tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
JAMES tries a head kick but it misses.
vladistic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vladistic fails with a takedown attempt.
JAMES misses with a low kick as vladistic jumps back.
vladistic ducks under a wild hook from JAMES.
JAMES looks to land a body kick but vladistic moved away.
Nice body kick there by JAMES.
JAMES lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
JAMES pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vladistic tries for a takedown but JAMES sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
JAMES throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
RlCK JAMES comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well JAMES has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RlCK JAMES!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royal Tenenbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Sheznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nick Sheznik enters the cage!
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Tenenbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Sheznik!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheznik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenenbaum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheznik somewhat.
Sheznik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenenbaum as he avoids it easily.
Sheznik slips under a jab from Tenenbaum.
Tenenbaum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Royal Tenenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sheznik.
Tenenbaum stuns Sheznik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tenenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheznik is just out of range.
Tenenbaum lands an overhand right.
Tenenbaum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sheznik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheznik landing with the ground and pound.
Tenenbaum pushes Sheznik off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tenenbaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tenenbaum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheznik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tenenbaum lands a big uppercut and Sheznik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sheznik looks OK. Tenenbaum waves Sheznik back to his feet!
Sheznik is rocked!
It looks like Nick Sheznik has been cut.
Tenenbaum lands a slapping body shot.
Sheznik is still on wobbly legs! Can Tenenbaum finish him?
Sheznik looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenenbaum lands with a right and another and another! Sheznik is in big trouble! Tenenbaum lands again and this time it's lights out for Sheznik! A quality knockout there for Tenenbaum.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Royal Tenenbaum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Horrible takedown by Davidson or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson which made him look bad.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidson was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Davidson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidson was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swanson lands in his opponent's guard.
Davidson wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.
Swanson postures up.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davidson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swanson defends well.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swanson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to keep Davidson in close.
Swanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Swanson looking to control but Davidson passes into half guard.
Swanson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Swanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davidson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy.
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard.
Swanson is thwarting Davidson's attempts to control the position.
Swanson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davidson!
Swanson has control of Davidson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davidson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davidson is trying to escape the mount.
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.
A nice elbow there by Swanson.
Davidson can't escape the position.
Swanson lands a big shot there that rocks Davidson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Swanson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davidson is looking to get to half guard.
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davidson is looking to escape.
Swanson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Swanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davidson scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Davidson tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Davidson shoots and misses
so Swanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davidson trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Swanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson is nestled in close to Davidson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Swanson 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.
Davidson tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
Davidson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control but Swanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swanson wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Swanson throwing shots but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Swanson is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Davidson misses.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson misses with a body shot
enabling Davidson to counter with a crisp jab.
Davidson lands a nice looking body shot.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Davidson.
Swanson misses the jab.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Davidson misses.
Swanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidson.
Joe Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Davidson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws the left hand but Davidson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson fails to land the takedown.
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davidson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Swanson's guard now.
Swanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davidson postures up.
Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Davidson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Swanson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davidson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
Davidson throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davidson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davidson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davidson was covering up waiting for the punch and Swanson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidson is keeping the position for now.
Davidson working a defensive guard here.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson preventing the sweep.
Davidson is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Davidson keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davidson slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swanson lands a jab to the head.
Swanson misses with a body shot
and Davidson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swanson manages to get to full guard.
Swanson controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Swanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Swanson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is looking for a triangle here but Swanson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Swanson trying to control the position but Davidson is working away.
Swanson is really struggling to control Davidson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson working away.
Davidson tries to improve position but can't.
Swanson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davidson is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
Davidson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davidson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swanson scores with the left hand. Davidson knows he should have avoided that one.
Joe Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joe Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson thows a big elbow that misses.
Mark Davidson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson trying to control but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Swanson.
Well Swanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Swanson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Veloso II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noburo Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Veloso II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noburo Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veloso II dodges the punch combination from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Veloso II looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kobayashi tries for a kimura but Veloso II is defending well.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veloso II has escaped the position, nice work there.
Veloso II is looking to regain half guard here but Kobayashi keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veloso II is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura but Veloso II is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kobayashi to get the leverage.
Veloso II makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veloso II.
Veloso II escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kobayashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veloso II working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kobayashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kobayashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kobayashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi advances nicely into full mount.
Veloso II is working to get back to half guard.
Kobayashi get's back to his feet.
Kobayashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veloso II, pushing him back against the cage.
Kobayashi tightens his grip and picks Veloso II up, before dumping him to the ground. Veloso II manages to land in guard.
Kobayashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Veloso II looking for a guillotine here but Kobayashi defends easily.
Veloso II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobayashi defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kobayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kobayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Veloso II looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kobayashi passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veloso II defends it well.
Veloso II tries to get to full guard but Kobayashi has control of the leg.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veloso II defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kobayashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veloso II shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Veloso II's guard now.
Veloso II is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi forces his way into half guard.
Veloso II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Veloso II is defending against the submission attempts here by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Veloso II slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veloso II swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veloso II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kobayashi defends well.
Kobayashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veloso II looking for a guillotine here but Kobayashi defends easily.
Veloso II looking for a guillotine here but Kobayashi defends easily.
Kobayashi stands and throws Veloso II's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noburo Kobayashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veloso II misses with a takedown attempt
so Kobayashi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kobayashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Veloso II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veloso II throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Veloso II working for a triangle but Kobayashi defends it easily.
Veloso II is looking for a triangle but Kobayashi pushes his legs off easily.
Kobayashi advances to half guard.
Kobayashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Veloso II doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kobayashi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veloso II manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi pushes down on Veloso II's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobayashi is working for a submission of some sort.
Veloso II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Veloso II is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kobayashi pulls his head out easily.
Kobayashi is looking for a kimura but Veloso II is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kobayashi to get the leverage.
Kobayashi is working for a kimura but Veloso II is defending it quite comfortably.
Veloso II tries to roll over but Kobayashi keeps him under control.
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.
Veloso II manages to get to full guard.
Kobayashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veloso II looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veloso II keeping full guard, as Kobayashi tries to pass.
Kobayashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kobayashi gets to his feet - Veloso II follows without any prompting.
Kobayashi with a lazy takedown attempt
so Veloso II counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Veloso II drops back looking for a leg! Kobayashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kobayashi manages to kick Veloso II off! Veloso II jumps back into Kobayashi's guard.
Kobayashi looking for a triangle here. Veloso II is fighting it but it looks tight! Kobayashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Veloso II is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noburo Kobayashi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg Hanson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Tucker's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tucker off to one side.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Hanson's defenses.
Tucker throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker swinging wilding here.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Tucker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Hanson's defenses.
Tom Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanson.
Hanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanson moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Hanson dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tucker scores a takedown into full mount!
Hanson manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Hanson, under a barage of strikes from Tucker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker wants to take a breather but Hanson is having none of it.
Tucker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tucker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tucker wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker not doing much here.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
Tucker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tucker defending well as Hanson loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanson as he connects with a hook.
Tucker thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Tucker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanson leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borg Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tucker.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Hanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tucker circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses the jab.
Tucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Tucker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanson misses the jab.
Hanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson misses the jab.
Tucker misses with a shot to the body
and Hanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tucker.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson misses with a body punch
and Tucker counters with a two punch combo.
Tucker slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Tucker both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tucker.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tucker misses with a hook.
Tucker scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Tucker - just one landing.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Hanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Hanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Hanson, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Hanson against the cage but Hanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tom Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker slips a jab from Hanson.
Tucker shoots in but Hanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Hanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borg Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tucker.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tucker off to one side.
Hanson ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
Hanson misses with an uppercut.
Tucker slips a straight right by Hanson.
Tucker shoots in but Hanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Borg Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
A punch combination from Tucker misses.
Tucker defending well as Hanson loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanson throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.
Tucker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Hanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Hanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker misses with a jab to the body
and Hanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker moves out of range as Hanson strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanson.
Hanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tucker counters with a left and a right that stings Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Hanson misses.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
A big right from Hanson misses.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker shoots in and bounces Hanson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker thows a big elbow that misses.
Tucker stays in close to Hanson's body and controls the position.
Tucker throws a big right hand that misses.
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Hanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson with a jab.
Hanson throws a big shot that misses.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Hanson is out of range.
Tucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Hanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Hanson avoids them all with ease.
Hanson misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tucker is defended easily by Hanson.
Borg Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tucker.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Borg Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson slips a straight right by Tucker.
Tucker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanson swinging wilding here.
Hanson scores with a nice right hand.
Tucker misses the jab.
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tucker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanson swivels and escapes.
Hanson cracks Tucker with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tucker tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hanson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tucker is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Hanson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a series of punches but Holliday moves out of range.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holliday takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee wants to clinch.
Holliday throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee 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.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Holliday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee has Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holliday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holliday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holliday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holliday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holliday lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee is leaning against Holliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee stalling against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is leaning against Holliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee pushes Holliday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Holliday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holliday.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
The is referee keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holliday working hard to break the clinch.
Holliday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holliday.
Holliday blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is leaning against Holliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee stalls.
Holliday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday can't break the clinch.
Holliday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday blocks a body shot from Lee.
Holliday wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Holliday circles away.
Eugene Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee tries to clinch there but Holliday circles away.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holliday is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holliday misses with an uppercut.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Holliday's front leg but catches the back leg as Holliday tries to avoid it.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee misses with the combination.
Holliday walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Holliday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee has Holliday pressed against the cage.
Holliday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holliday tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Lee lands an elbow just above Holliday 's eye.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holliday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Holliday avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Holliday is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Holliday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holliday throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holliday sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holliday throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Holliday digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holliday tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Holliday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Holliday takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holliday.
Lee tries to clinch
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holliday lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Holliday down.
Lee forces Holliday back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Holliday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holliday is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday can't break the clinch.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Holliday is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Holliday.
Holliday avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Holliday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow just above Holliday 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holliday's elbow.
Lee presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee prevents Holliday from breaking the clinch.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holliday as Lee tries to tie him up.
Holliday tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Holliday is trying to break free.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday blocking some punches.
Eugene Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee lands an elbow just above Holliday 's eye.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holliday takes an elbow to the forehead.
John Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eugene Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holliday tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee keeps control of Holliday as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holliday working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Holliday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holliday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holliday tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee prevents Holliday from breaking the clinch.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Modi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Calavar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Modi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Modi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Calavar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Modi misses.
Modi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calavar.
Modi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Calavar throws a nice looking combination but Modi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Modi's corner calls for a 1-2. Modi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Johnny Calavar has been cut.
Modi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calavar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modi.
Modi punishes Calavar's body with a nice straight punch.
Modi dodges the punch combination from Calavar.
Calavar throws a series of punches but Modi moves out of range.
Johnny Calavar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calavar swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed right hand from Calavar misses the target.
Modi lands a right hook to the body.
Modi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Calavar looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modi dodges the punch combination from Calavar.
Modi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Modi throws an overhand right that drops Calavar like a sack of potatoes! Modi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Modi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: OH YEAH!!!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Headden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Headden.
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Headden avoids the head kick by Savage.
A telegraphed right hand from Headden misses the target.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Headden avoids it.
Headden looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage throws a head kick but Headden moves out of range.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Headden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Headden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Headden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savage tries to bench press Headden off him but Headden keeps the position.
Savage struggling a bit here.
Savage is trying to improve his position.
Headden swings around for an armbar but Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Headden's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Savage is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Headden Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Savage's back instead.
Headden is looking for the choke from the back position but Savage is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headden struggling to keep hold of the position.
Headden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Savage has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Savage just trying to survive but Headden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Headden's arms.
Savage tries to roll but Headden sticks to his back.
Headden wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Headden is trying to control but Savage is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Headden avoids the attempt from Savage to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden trying to control but Savage is having none of it.
Savage defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Headden.
Headden avoids the attempt from Savage to control.
Savage is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Headden's attempts to control the action.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Savage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Headden tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
Headden prevents Savage from getting the reversal.
Headden controlling his opponent.
Headden stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Headden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Savage tries for a takedown but Headden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Headden misses with the combination.
Headden throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Savage throws a low kick but Headden avoids it.
Savage looks for a takedown but Headden sprawls well.
Headden jabs Savage right on the nose. Savage blinks but takes it well.
Headden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Headden avoids it.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Headden throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Headden.
A cross from Headden lands.
Headden misses with a double jab.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Headden moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Savage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Headden's guard.
Headden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Headden.
Headden working for a submission but Savage is keeping him at bay.
Savage working to try and regain half guard.
Headden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Headden is looking to work his way around to Savage's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Headden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savage is looking to escape.
Headden looking for a guillotine from mount but Savage is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Headden's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Headden blocks Savage's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Headden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Savage hang on?
Savage is looking to get to half guard.
Savage gets back to half guard.
Headden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Headden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to control Headden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
Savage flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Savage trying to control here.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Headden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Randy Savage's cut even more.
Headden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Headden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve Headden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Headden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Headden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.
Headden lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Headden.
Savage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Savage is rocked!
The cut above Randy Savage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Savage drops his hands momentarily. Headden doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Savage staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Savage doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Headden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Creed has chosen Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Knuckles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Knuckles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Creed punishes Knuckles's body with a nice straight punch.
Knuckles swinging wilding here.
Creed tries to work over Knuckles's front leg with a kick but Knuckles checks it.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Brass Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knuckles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Creed walks into a jab.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed connects with a looping right hand.
Knuckles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries to clinch up.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Creed.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Creed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Creed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knuckles in his tracks.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Creed. That's going to slow Knuckles down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creed, right into the meat.
A cross from Creed lands.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creed.
Creed Rushes Knuckles and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Knuckles is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Creed Piles on the pressure and Knuckles crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Creed! Apollo Creed retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vale Valhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's entrance music is Break Stuff-- LimpBizkit. A fine choice. Valhall has chosen Amon Amarth - Valhall Awaits Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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261 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vale Valhall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valhall gets caught flat footed, as Lesnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Valhall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesnar missing with punches from the bottom.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Valhall has control of the leg.
Valhall is pressing down on Lesnar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnar is holding on for now.
Lesnar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valhall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lesnar is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Valhall tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valhall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valhall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valhall.
It looks like Randy Lesnar has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Valhall.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valhall's waist but Valhall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Valhall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Valhall.
Vale Valhall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valhall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valhall wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Valhall blocks nicely.
Valhall controlling Lesnar's posture.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Valhall blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Valhall.
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.
Valhall misses with an uppercut.
Valhall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnar on the side of the head.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valhall.
Valhall throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valhall loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Valhall throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vale Valhall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Lesnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lesnar moves out of range as Valhall strikes.
Valhall cracks Lesnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valhall misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Valhall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valhall misses with a low kick.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Valhall and Lesnar goes tumbling to the canvas! Valhall follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Valhall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valhall controlling the action here.
Valhall prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar missing with punches from the bottom.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Valhall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valhall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Valhall is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valhall looks to land a body kick but Lesnar moved away.
Lesnar looks to land a body kick but Valhall moved away.
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.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valhall as he jumps to the side.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Valhall.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valhall's waist but Valhall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Lesnar slips under a jab from Valhall.
Vale Valhall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar wants to slow Valhall down by chopping away at his legs.
Valhall leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valhall misses with a double jab.
Valhall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valhall lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valhall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Valhall misses.
Valhall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar.
Randy Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
Vale Valhall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valhall.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valhall is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Valhall circles away and we're back to standing.
Valhall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valhall sprawls well. Valhall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vale Valhall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valhall looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Valhall throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Valhall.
Valhall swinging wilding here.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valhall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valhall throws a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valhall circles away.
Valhall looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Valhall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valhall throws a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valhall's waist but Valhall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Valhall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Valhall which made him look bad.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valhall circles away.
Valhall throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Valhall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valhall stuffs the takedown.
Valhall closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valhall gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valhall is keeping busy.
Valhall is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valhall cracks Lesnar with a good jab.
Lesnar looks up at the clock. Bad move! Valhall lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lesnar. Valhall pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vale Valhall! Vale Valhall retains his heavyweight title!
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