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Honour FC 59: Payback Time PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hadr Bari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McCriux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hadr Bari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan McCriux!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bari misses with a hook. McCriux ducked under it nicely.
McCriux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bari moves away.
Bari throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCriux counters with a thumping low kick.
Bari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCriux misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCriux feints and then cracks Bari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bari down.
Bari looks to land a left hand but McCriux moved out of range nicely.
Bari scores with a shot to the body.
McCriux staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Bari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bari.
McCriux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bari.
McCriux tries a head kick but it misses.
Bari throws a combination that misses
and McCriux counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bari looks to land a combination but McCriux avoids it well.
Bari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCriux.
It looks like Hadr Bari has been cut.
Bari is breathing heavily.
McCriux throws a head kick but Bari moves out of range.
Bari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hadr Bari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCriux - that will leave a mark!
McCriux takes a swing at Bari's ribcage but misses.
Bari slips a jab and a cross from McCriux.
McCriux throws a nice looking combination but Bari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCriux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bari eats them both and turns towards McCriux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCriux is looking to slow Bari down with leg kicks.
A combination from McCriux does no damage.
Bari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCriux tries to bum rush Bari with a series of wild strikes but Bari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCriux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bari sprawling to the canvas! Bari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McCriux finish him?!
Bari is rocked!
McCriux throws a series of punches but Bari avoids them all with ease.
Oh Bari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCriux throws a series of punches but Bari avoids them all with ease.
Bari seems to have got his legs back now.
McCriux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bari misses the body punch
and McCriux counters with an outside leg kick.
McCriux throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Bari crashing down! Bari tries to stagger back to his feet but McCriux just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Bari asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan McCriux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digger Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee has chosen Carmina Burana as his entrance music. Joe Lauzon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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169 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Digger Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
Lauzon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mcgee scores with a hook to the body. Lauzon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcgee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcgee lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mcgee.
Lauzon throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lauzon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lauzon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Lauzon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lauzon wants to break free but Mcgee has control.
Lauzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgee looks to land a combination. Lauzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgee clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.
Mcgee cracks Lauzon with a nice body shot.
Lauzon is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
Lauzon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgee walks away with a smile on his face. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee lands a jab to the nose.
Lauzon drops his hands momentarily and Mcgee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mcgee clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mcgee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lauzon wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgee won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgee.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon tries to break free but Mcgee pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Mcgee digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgee lands with a right to the head.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgee lands an uppercut.
Mcgee is leaning against Lauzon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgee works on Lauzon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lauzon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
Mcgee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lauzons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgee.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgee.
A body shot lands from Mcgee.
Mcgee has Lauzon pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgee.
Lauzon tries to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcgee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Mcgee digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
Mcgee presses Lauzon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgee is leaning against Lauzon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcgee scores with a hook to the body.
Mcgee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcgee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgee.
Mcgee keeps control of Lauzon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Mcgee.
A right hand to the body from Mcgee.
A right hand to the body from Mcgee.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
Mcgee pushes Lauzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgee.
A right hand to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Lauzon tries to circle away but Mcgee has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Mcgee.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Mcgee holds him up against the cage and eventually Lauzon drops back down to his feet.
Mcgee gets through Lauzon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Mcgee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Lauzon is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgee pushes Lauzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mcgee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Mcgee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Mcgee.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling him.
Lauzon goes for a takedown attempt but Mcgee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcgee closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgee digs a right hand underneath Lauzon's ribcage. Lauzon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mcgee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Mcgee lands a left hand.
Lauzon wants to break free but Mcgee has control.
A short right from Mcgee.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgee presses Lauzon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgee.
Mcgee digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgee.
Lauzon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digger Mcgee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcgee lands a head shot.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lauzon throws a looping overhand right but Mcgee ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lauzon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mcgee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mcgee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcgee moves into the clinch.
Lauzon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcgee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Mcgee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Digger Mcgee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcgee lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgee has Lauzon pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Mcgee won't allow it.
Mcgee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lauzon's efforts to push away.
Mcgee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Lauzon wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgee won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Mcgee.
Lauzon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauzon can't break the clinch.
Mcgee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Mcgee won't allow it.
Mcgee lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon can't break the clinch.
Lauzon wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
Mcgee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgee.
Good body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcgee lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgee cracks Lauzon with a nice body shot.
Mcgee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
Mcgee pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgee won't allow it.
Lauzon is trying to break free.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mcgee scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
Mcgee digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcgee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcgee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Mcgee.
Lauzon tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lauzon has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lauzons head.
Good body shot from Mcgee.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgee.
Mcgee digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
Lauzon is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgee lands a body punch.
Mcgee lands with a right to the head.
Mcgee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lauzon.
A short right from Mcgee on the inside.
Mcgee lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mcgee lands a shot to the body.
Mcgee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgee lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mcgee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgee.
Mcgee is working Lauzon over against the cage.
Mcgee prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a body shot.
Mcgee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcgee lands a body punch.
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee prevents Lauzon from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mcgee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon tries to circle away but Mcgee has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lauzon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lauzon has Mcgee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcgee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgee has Lauzon pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lauzon is trying to force a seperation but Mcgee has the dominant position.
Mcgee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgee lands a shoulder strike.
Mcgee pushes Lauzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mcgee presses Lauzon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgee lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgee lands a body punch.
Mcgee pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon working hard to break the clinch.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Mcgee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling him.
Lauzon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Lauzon wants to break free but Mcgee has control.
Mcgee prevents Lauzon from breaking the clinch.
Mcgee is working Lauzon over against the cage.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Mcgee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lauzon's efforts to push away.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Mcgee won't allow it.
Mcgee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgee scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgee lands a left hand.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lauzon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Mcgee on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgee.
Lauzon wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgee won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Mcgee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lauzon can't break the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Mcgee.
Lauzon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcgee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcgee lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digger Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcgee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcgee lands a right hand.
Lauzon is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgee keeps control of Lauzon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mcgee.
Lauzon breaks the clinch.
Lauzon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mcgee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauzon tries to move into range but Mcgee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzon.
Mcgee closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgee works on Lauzon's body with a couple of short punches.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
Lauzon tries to circle away but Mcgee has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgee cracks Lauzon with a nice body shot.
Mcgee pushes Lauzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mcgee cracks Lauzon with a nice body shot.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling him.
Mcgee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lauzon's efforts to push away.
Mcgee lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Lauzon tries to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgee keeps control of Lauzon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee lands a left hand.
Lauzon is trying to push Mcgee away but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgee lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lauzons head.
Lauzon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcgee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcgee is leaning against Lauzon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcgee.
Mcgee presses Lauzon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lauzon tries to circle away but Mcgee has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgee lands a left hand.
Lauzon has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee keeps him there for the moment.
Mcgee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgee works on Lauzon's body with a couple of short punches.
Mcgee presses Lauzon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgee digs a right hand underneath Lauzon's ribcage. Lauzon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lauzon jumps guard but Mcgee stands there with Lauzon around his waist. Lauzon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcgee gets through Lauzon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon tries to break free but Mcgee pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
Digger Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgee.
Mcgee keeps control of Lauzon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lauzon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lauzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcgee pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgee scores with a nice right hand.
Mcgee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lauzon under the eye.
Mcgee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgee lands a shot to the body.
Mcgee lands an uppercut.
Mcgee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgee smiles and moves away.
Joe Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Lauzon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lauzon throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzon misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzon to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcgee has managed to clinch.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon tries to break the clinch but Mcgee is controlling the position.
Lauzon tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lauzon wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a hook to the body.
Lauzon wants to break free but Mcgee has control.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Mcgee presses Lauzon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgee pushes Lauzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
Lauzon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lauzon is trying to force a seperation but Mcgee has the dominant position.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is leaning against Lauzon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgee.
A short body shot lands from Mcgee as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Lauzon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgee lands with a light punch inside.
Mcgee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgee digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Mcgee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lauzon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Joe Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcgee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgee.
Mcgee is working Lauzon over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Still in the clinch, Mcgee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgee has Lauzon pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzon or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcgee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Digger Mcgee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgee 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digger Mcgee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy Dean - Big John. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
199 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John throws a hook but Headden avoids it easily.
A low kick from John is predictable there
and Headden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Headden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. John gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
Headden has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but John regains guard immediately.
John tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Headden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
John working a defensive guard here.
John manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Headden manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Headden has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes John off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John with a poor takedown
and Headden counters with a one-two to the body.
Headden wants to clinch up but John keeps it at a distance.
Headden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Headden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. John sprawls well initially but Headden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Headden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John keeps control of the position for the meantime.
John won't allow Headden to pass to mount.
John trying to control here.
Headden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Headden trying to control from half guard but John is working away.
John tries to roll over but Headden keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
John is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is in trouble now - Headden has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Headden.
John wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
John is in bad spot here.
Headden is punishing John with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Headden just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
John is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
John is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Headden somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
John has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for John.
Headden is landing with strikes. John can't take much more of this.
John breaks Headden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
John is breathing heavily.
Headden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for John!
John is working to get back to half guard.
John is trying to stand up.
John in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
John taking shots to the head.
Headden lands a big shot there that rocks John but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Headden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Headden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden breaks from John's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Headden tries to control but John wriggling away.
John is wriggling around trying to escape.
Headden lands a big elbow.
John in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Headden prevents John from getting the reversal.
John is squirming around, avoiding Headden's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Headden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Headden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can John hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John is trying desperately to improve position.
Headden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
John is bucking up trying to escape but Headden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Headden scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Headden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
John scores with a three punch combo!
John throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from John. No joy for Headden on that attempt.
Headden moves out of range of the body kick.
Steve Headden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Headden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has John pinned against the cage. John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Headden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
John misses with a few strikes there.
Headden avoids a kick to the body.
John moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Headden scores with a head kick. John tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Headden connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John looks to land a right hand but Headden moved out of range.
John walks into a left hand.
Headden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Headden circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into rage.
John misses with a hook
and Headden counters with a shoot takedown. John fights it but they end up in guard.
John knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Headden on the ground.
John wants to stand and escape but Headden is having none of it.
Headden cracks John with a solid left hand.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Headden trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
Headden drops back looking for a leg! John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and John manages to kick Headden off! Headden jumps back into John's guard.
Headden advances position into side control!
John tries to improve position but can't.
John dodges the ground and pound from Headden.
Headden tries to score with some ground and pound. John controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
John can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden is chipping away with strikes.
John wants to control but Headden postures up.
Headden tries for a kimura but John is defending well.
John taking a bit of punishment here - Headden scoring with strikes.
Headden wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
John prevents Headden from improving position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Headden lands a decent elbow from side control.
John pushes Headden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Headden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Headden landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Headden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Headden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
John regains full guard. Nicely done.
John trying to keep a closed guard but Headden is proving a slippery customer.
Headden is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John managing to control the position.
John wants to sweep but no luck.
Headden throws a big right hand that misses.
Headden wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
Headden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Headden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Headden postures up and lands a big shot to John's brow.
Headden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
John is looking to stand up but Headden isn't so interested in that idea.
Headden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Headden looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Headden slips a jab and a cross from John.
Headden works John's body with a nice hook.
Headden scores with a decent looking hook.
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Headden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Headden.
Headden tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
John tries to score a body lock takedown but Headden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Headden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Headden lands with a right to the head.
Headden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Headden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Headden lands with a left to the head.
Headden has clasped his hands together around John's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
John struggling a bit here.
John is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Headden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Headden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Headden trying to control the position but John is working away.
Steve Headden has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as Headden stalls from top position.
Headden working away.
Headden lands a nice forearm strike.
Headden taking a breather here.
John struggling a bit here.
Steve Headden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt John will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
John wants to control but Headden postures up.
Headden prevents John from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donk. Headden catches John right on the button with a cross.
John gets caught napping as Headden dives in and scores a takedown. John manages to retain guard.
Headden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Headden stopping the sweep attempt from John.
Headden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden postures up.
Big John has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Headden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Headden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. John was covering up waiting for the punch and Headden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Headden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Headden prevents John from getting back to his feet.
Headden controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Headden.
John tries to move into range but Headden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Headden scores with a jab to the head.
John delivers a nice body kick.
Headden shoots in but no luck this time.
Headden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Headden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches John napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Big John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Headden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Headden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Headden 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Headden!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Bettie Grind - I'm Floatin'. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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144 lbs
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135 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Player on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Player throws out a loose jab but Bo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Player looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Player tries to escape but Bo is in control.
Player tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Player is trying to get back to his feet but Bo has full control of the position and if anything, Player has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Bo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Player is trying to get back to his feet but Bo has full control of the position and if anything, Player has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo biding his time, controlling Player.
Player has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Bo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Player doesn't escape.
Player wants to get back to his feet.
Bo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Player holding both Bo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Player doesn't escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Player is trying to get back to his feet but Bo has full control of the position and if anything, Player has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Player do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Player controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bo controlling from the back.
Player has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Player is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Bo is looking to chop away at Player's legs.
Bo shoots in for a double leg but Player sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Player lands an overhand right.
Player throws a combination that misses
and Bo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Player's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Player dips to his left and cracks Bo with an uppercut!
Player fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Player tests Bo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bo defending well as Player loads up on a big left hand.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Bo.
Player throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Player looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bo prevents Player from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Player pushes Bo off and gets back to his feet.
Player falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bo stays in close to Player's body and controls the position.
Bo wants to pass the guard but Player is keeping the position.
Player wants to get back to his feet but Bo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Player keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Bo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Bo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bo is looking to score with low kicks.
Gary Player is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Player misses with a looping right.
Player looks to throw the jab but Bo is out of range.
A nice combination there by Player.
Player punishes Bo's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Player, as that shot connected.
Player throws a big shot that misses.
Player misses with a straight right.
Bo slips under a jab.
Player misses with a body shot
and Bo counters with a single leg into guard. Player didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to stand and escape but Bo is having none of it.
Bo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bo prevents Player from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Bo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Player throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bo counter with a right hand.
Bo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Player uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Player misses with a straight right.
Bo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Player pushes Bo off and gets back to his feet.
Player keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bo misses with a leg kick.
Bo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Player checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bo misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Player.
Player getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Player works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player tries to bum rush Bo with a series of wild strikes but Bo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Player on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Player fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Player avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Player throws a poor cross that misses
so Bo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Player kicks Bo off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player misses with a right hand
and Bo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Player's guard.
Player wants to stand and escape but Bo is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Player being controlled here, momentarily.
Player wants to stand and escape but Bo is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Bo.
Bo tries to move into range but Player moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Player checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player slaps away a takedown attempt from Bo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Player wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bo controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jim Bo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
You get the feeling that Player really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Player is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bo controlling the pace for now.
Bo is landing with some decent strikes but Player is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gary Player has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch comes to the cage accompanied by Rusko - Tru Powwa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Couture's choice of entrance music: wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks.. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
255 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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22
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kooch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture misses with a head kick.
Kooch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kooch controlling the position easily from mount.
Couture prevents Kooch from taking his back.
Couture tries to lock up and control but Kooch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kooch tries to take his opponent's back but Couture turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Kooch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couture manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Kooch is proving a slippery customer.
Kooch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Couture is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kooch trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kooch preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture wants to control the position but Kooch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Couture wants to control but Kooch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kooch is working for a kimura but Couture is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Couture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kooch looking to sit in guard and control but Couture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch has an active guard here but Couture has managed to pass into half guard.
Couture is trying to control the action in half guard but Kooch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kooch is trying to stand up here but Couture is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kooch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kooch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.
Kooch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Kooch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Kooch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kooch being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kooch is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kooch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kooch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Couture's waist but Couture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kooch off to one side.
Couture throws a half hearted mid kick.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kooch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Couture's guard.
Couture lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kooch!
Couture is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kooch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Couture with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kooch tries to improve his position but instead Couture has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch trying to control the action but Couture just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kooch trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Couture trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kooch doesn't escape.
Kooch staying busy and making it hard for Couture to control.
Kooch is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Couture is looking to control Kooch but Kooch is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture misses with the body kick
and Kooch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Couture won't be happy with that.
Couture is not content to let Kooch control the position.
Kooch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Couture is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kooch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Couture, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture stops Kooch from passing to mount.
Couture holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Couture tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kooch easily slips into full mount!
Kooch wants to take Couture's back here but Couture is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Couture is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Kooch avoids the attempt from Couture to control.
Kooch tries to take Couture's back but instead Couture uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kooch stalling.
Mike Kooch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture keeping hold of Kooch's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kooch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Kooch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Couture won't be happy with that.
Kooch takes a little break here. Couture wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Couture regains half guard.
Kooch passes to side control.
Kooch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Couture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture struggling a bit here.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
Couture is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Kooch is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture is looking for a sweep.
Kooch trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Kooch wants to take a breather but Couture manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kooch.
Kooch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Methuselah Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Kooch is proving a slippery customer.
Kooch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
Couture trying to control the position.
Kooch stays in close to Couture's body and controls the position.
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.
Mike Kooch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Kooch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mike Kooch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kooch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Kooch counters with a left to the body.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Kooch counters with a shoot takedown. Couture fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture pulls Kooch in close to prevent any damage.
Kooch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kooch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kooch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kooch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kooch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kooch 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Kooch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rice Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel has chosen Lay Low 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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30
152 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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29
155 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rice Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel throws a jab when Boyd was well out of range.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches.
Boyd jumps guard.
Boyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manuel defends it easily.
Manuel passes Boyd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manuel working Boyd over with strikes.
Boyd is looking for a sweep. Manuel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyd is pressing down on Manuel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manuel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manuel trying to control the position but Boyd is working away.
Boyd is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel wants to control but Boyd is keeping him busy.
Boyd is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boyd is not content to let Manuel control the position.
Boyd tries to improve position but can't.
Boyd prevents Manuel from improving position.
Manuel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boyd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Manuel trying to control the action but Boyd is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boyd wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Manuel.
Boyd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manuel won't allow Boyd to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manuel passes Boyd's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boyd tries to get to full guard but Manuel has control of the leg.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Boyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel wants to free his trapped foot but Boyd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boyd to regain full guard.
Boyd wants to sweep here but Manuel controlling him for the moment.
Manuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyd has wrist control.
Manuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manuel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manuel won't allow Boyd to sweep him here.
Manuel slips nicely into half guard.
Manuel wants to free his trapped foot but Boyd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd wants to improve his position but Manuel is controlling well.
Manuel works his way into full mount!
Boyd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manuel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manuel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manuel lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manuel dominated that round.
That's time! Boyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boyd drives through with a takedown into Manuel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boyd!
A nice elbow there by Manuel.
Boyd working to try and regain half guard.
Manuel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boyd is rocked!
Manuel working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Boyd looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Manuel! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Manuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Tachia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
217 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Tachia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tachia clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tachia.
Tachia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holden throws a punch but it's blocked by Tachia.
Tachia wants to break free but Holden has control.
Holden lands a nice shot to the body.
Tachia has had enough of the clinch but Holden keeps him there for the moment.
Holden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tachia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holden misses with an uppercut.
Holden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tachia misses with a left hand
and Holden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tachia!
Holden controlling the position easily from mount.
Tachia wants to get back to his feet.
Holden tries to control but Tachia wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tachia is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Holden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tachia is looking to escape.
Tachia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tachia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holden with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Holden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tachia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holden is trying to get an arm triangle but Tachia is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden is looking to take a break and control but Tachia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holden is trying to get an arm triangle but Tachia is defending well.
Tachia wants to get back to his feet.
Tachia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holden on the ground.
Holden wants to control but Tachia is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tachia is pushing Holden's head away, looking to escape. Holden manages to hold on to the position though.
Holden tries for a kimura but Tachia is defending well.
Holden is working to tighten is grip on Tachia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tachia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holden is really squeezing tight and eventually Tachia passes out! Holden breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Judge Holden!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Jakobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobs's entrance music is "Rusty Cage" by Johnny Cash. A fine choice. Michaels has chosen Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
300 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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322 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Jakobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jakobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Michaels sprawls well initially but Jakobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jakobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Michaels is looking to improve his position.
Michaels trying to control but Jakobs postures up.
Jakobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jakobs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dylan Jakobs just wasn't active enough.
Jakobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
Michaels throws a solid leg kick but Jakobs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michaels.
Jakobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michaels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dylan Jakobs has been cut.
Jakobs has his takedown stuffed
and Michaels counters with a good low kick that Jakobs was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Jakobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakobs with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jakobs is breathing heavily.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Michaels digs a good body shot into Jakobs's ribs.
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!
Michaels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jakobs under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Michaels.
Michaels lands a right hook to the body.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakobs is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobs tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a leg kick.
Michaels scores with a hook.
Dylan Jakobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michaels.
Michaels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Michaels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jakobs.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michaels cracks Jakobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jakobs is rocked!
Dylan Jakobs's cut is getting worse.
Michaels sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jakobs's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jakobs's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Michaels!
Cole Michaels is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypress Hill - Checkmate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Drezner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nueve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drezner counters with a nice uppercut.
Nueve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nueve throws a sloppy head kick
and Drezner counters with a thumping low kick.
Drezner throws a nice looking combination but Nueve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drezner throws a nice head kick!
Drezner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drezner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drezner is looking to clinch.
Nueve misses with a few strikes there.
Drezner misses with a jab to the body
and Nueve counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve thows a huge punch but Drezner dodges it nicely.
Drezner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nueve.
Drezner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nueve.
Drezner trying to control from the bottom.
Nueve not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nueve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nueve landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drezner is looking for a sweep. Nueve is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nueve throwing shots but Drezner is blocking nicely.
Nueve winds up and cracks Drezner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nueve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nueve is nestled in close to Drezner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drezner is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drezner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nueve scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nueve won't allow Drezner to sweep him here.
Nueve missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nueve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drezner is keeping the position for now.
Drezner looking for a sweep. Not yet Drezner, not yet.
Drezner looking to control.
Nueve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drezner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner pushes Nueve off and gets back to his feet.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nueve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drezner misses with a low kick.
Drezner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nueve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drezner moves away.
Drezner throws a wild body kick that Nueve sees coming a mile off.
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.
Drezner misses with a body kick.
Drezner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nueve misses with a wild body shot.
Drezner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drezner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nueve. Drezner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drezner misses with an uppercut. Nueve saw that one coming.
Drezner throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nueve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zak Drezner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drezner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nueve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drezner thinking.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Nueve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nueve checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Drezner.
Nueve thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drezner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drezner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nueve is looking to wear down Drezner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drezner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nueve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drezner keeping moving, preventing Nueve from controlling successfully.
Nueve thows a big elbow that misses.
Drezner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nueve throwing strikes from guard but Drezner blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drezner is on top in guard.
Nueve keeping moving, preventing Drezner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is looking for a triangle but Drezner pushes his legs off easily.
Drezner tries to stand but Nueve is controlling from the bottom.
Drezner trying to control but Nueve is working from the bottom.
Nueve looking for a sweep. Not yet Nueve, not yet.
Drezner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zak Drezner.
Nueve drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drezner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve can't escape the position.
Drezner controlling his opponent.
Drezner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Drezner controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zak Drezner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Drezner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drezner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nueve fails with the takedown
and Drezner counters with a head kick.
Nueve moves out of range as Drezner throws a body kick.
Drezner is looking to slow Nueve down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drezner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nueve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drezner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nueve moves out of range of the body kick.
Nueve throws a leg kick
and Drezner counters with a good low kick that Nueve was not able to check.
Drezner clobbers Nueve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drezner lands a leg kick that knocks Nueve off balance momentarily.
Nueve is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drezner's half guard.
Drezner moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nueve postures up in Drezner's guard and throws a big left but Drezner blocks it.
Drezner trying to keep a closed guard but Nueve is proving a slippery customer.
Drezner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nueve working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drezner pulls Nueve in to control the position.
Nueve missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nueve 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.
Nueve stopping the sweep attempt from Drezner.
Nueve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drezner has his feet on Nueve's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nueve.
Nueve tries to work over Drezner's front leg with a kick but Drezner checks it.
Nueve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drezner counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner connects with a single shot there.
Drezner works over Nueve's head and body with a nice combination.
Nueve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drezner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nueve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nueve avoids the head kick by Drezner.
Drezner moves out of range of the strikes.
Nueve checks a low kick from Drezner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner scores with a spinning back kick!
Drezner thuds a left hand into Nueve's body.
Nueve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drezner's corner calls for a 1-2. Drezner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nueve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
Drezner throws a head kick that misses.
Drezner cracks the inside of Nueve's front leg.
Drezner slaps away a takedown attempt from Nueve, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nueve throws a head kick but Drezner moves out of range.
Nueve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drezner is fending him off so far but Nueve persists. Nope, Drezner circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Nueve. Those never looked like landing.
Drezner throws a body punch but Nueve moves out of range.
Drezner connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drezner cracks the inside of Nueve's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drezner.
Nice takedown defense from Drezner. No joy for Nueve on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nueve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Nueve as he checks the leg kick.
Drezner throws a series of punches but Nueve moves out of range.
Drezner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nueve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drezner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Drezner throws a low kick but Nueve avoids it.
Drezner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drezner lands a head kick. Nueve smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nueve.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nueve shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drezner defends it nicely.
Nueve moves forwards but Drezner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Nueve misses.
Nueve checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner tried to score with a low kick but Nueve checks it.
Nueve cracks a nice hook into Drezner's ribs.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Nueve shoots for a double leg takedown but Drezner sprawls well. He's pushed Nueve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nueve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drezner throws a front kick that sends Nueve stumbling back into the cage.
Drezner throws a head kick that Nueve semi-blocks.
Nueve blocks a head kick by Drezner.
Drezner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner misses with a leg kick.
Drezner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nueve.
Drezner defending well as Nueve loads up on a big left hand.
Nueve shoots in for a takedown but Drezner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nueve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drezner counters with a stiff right hand.
Nueve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drezner circles away.
A combination from Drezner does no damage.
A shot to the body from Nueve misses
and Drezner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drezner lands the left hand.
Drezner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nueve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drezner misses with a body shot.
Drezner misses with a body shot.
Drezner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nueve was well out of range. Poor timing from Drezner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nueve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Drezner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nueve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve blocks a head kick by Drezner.
Nueve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drezner throws the kick towards the body but Nueve avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nueve.
Nueve with the ground and pound but Drezner regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nueve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drezner wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is thwarting Drezner's attempts to control the position.
Nueve looks to land a strike but Drezner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nueve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nueve scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drezner trying to control the position.
Nueve postures up in Drezner's guard and throws a big left but Drezner blocks it.
Drezner is looking to sweep but instead, Nueve has passed into half guard.
Drezner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nueve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nueve scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nueve throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nueve is thwarting Drezner's attempts to control the position.
Nueve thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drezner to regain full guard.
Nueve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nueve loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nueve makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drezner holds on and takes a little breather.
Nueve tries to free his leg and advance position but Drezner is retaining full guard.
Numero Nueve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zak Drezner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drezner trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nueve accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drezner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zak Drezner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Drezner misses with a body kick.
Zak Drezner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nueve walks into a jab.
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 Numero Nueve.
I think Drezner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Drezner!
Zak Drezner is the new lightweight champion!
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