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GFC 8: All or Nothing PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Charles Cozad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mega.
Cozad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Mega moved out of range.
Mega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mega takes one to the chin there.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Mega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mega digs a good hook to Cozad's body.
Cozad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mega moves away from the strike by Cozad.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Charles Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad misses the shot to the body.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Mega throws a right hand that Cozad ducks under and follows up with a left that Cozad also avoids with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Cozad finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad throws a jab when Mega was well out of range.
Mega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Mega takes one on the button.
A jab from Cozad misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cozad.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Mega saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cozad.
Mega slips under a jab from Cozad.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mega.
Cozad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mega if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
Cozad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mega's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad throws a jab when Mega was well out of range.
Mega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cozad.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mega to score with a decent uppercut.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Cozad lands a leg kick that knocks Mega off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mega misses with the combination.
Cozad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Cozad.
Cozad throws a sloppy body shot
and Mega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cozad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cozad looks to land a body kick but Mega moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cozad misses.
Cozad slips under a jab from Mega.
Nice defenses there by Mega.
Mega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozad connects with a crisp jab.
Cozad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mega backs up against the cage.
Mega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Mega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cozad can pounce on him.
Max Mega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mega looks to land a combination but Cozad avoids it well.
Cozad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mega.
Cozad cracks the inside of Mega's front leg.
Cozad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mega manages to avoid it.
Mega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cozad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cozad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cozad throws a body punch but Mega moves out of range.
Mega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cozad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mega scrambles back to his feet.
Cozad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Mega walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cozad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Cozad lands but Mega takes it in his stride.
Cozad throws a right and a left that Mega avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mega. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cozad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cozad misses with a hook.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cozad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozad.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
Mega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cozad throws out the jab.
Mega avoids the body shot from Cozad.
Max Mega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cozad. Cozad obviously looking to wear him down.
Cozad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Mega throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cozad.
Mega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Mega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cozad.
Mega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cozad moves away.
Cozad scoring well with a low kick there.
Cozad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Mega is out of range.
Mega digs a good body shot into Cozad's ribs.
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Mega moved out of range nicely.
Mega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but Mega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cozad cracks Mega with an open hand slap.
Cozad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega slips under a jab.
Mega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Mega counters with a stiff right hand.
Cozad lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mega throws a jab when Cozad was well out of range.
Mega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cozad.
Mega slips a jab from Cozad.
Cozad shoots for a takedown but Mega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Cozad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mega misses with a hook.
Mega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cozad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mega scrambles back to his feet.
Mega tries to bum rush Cozad with a series of wild strikes but Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cozad cracks Mega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Cozad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
Cozad lands a body shot.
Cozad throws a looping overhand right but Mega ducks down to avoid it.
Mega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad throws a looping overhand right but Mega ducks down to avoid it.
Mega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to clinch there but Mega circles away.
Cozad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mega moves away.
Cozad tries for a takedown but Mega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mega swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Mega defending well as Cozad loads up on a big left hand.
Mega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Mega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cozad at a distance.
Cozad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cozad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cozad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mega as he avoids it easily.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mega.
Mega moves out of range of the body kick from Cozad.
Charles Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Cozad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Cozad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mega throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot.
Cozad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mega throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Cozad looks to land a body kick but Mega moved away.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Mega's shoulder, as Mega tries to avoid the shot.
Mega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mega. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mega slips a straight right by Cozad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cozad is defended easily by Mega.
Cozad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cozad lands an overhand right.
Mega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cozad shoots in looking for a takedown. Mega tries to sprawl out of it but Cozad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mega slips a straight right by Cozad.
Cozad misses with a lunging right hand
and Mega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cozad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cozad throws a hook but Mega avoids it easily.
Cozad throws a front kick that sends Mega stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cozad.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Mega.
Mega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cozad.
Mega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Mega slips a jab and a cross from Cozad.
Some wild striking there from Mega.
Mega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cozad.
Mega takes one to the chin there.
Cozad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mega in his tracks.
Cozad swings for the body but Mega moves out of range.
Cozad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Charles Cozad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cozad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mega.
Cozad throws a body punch but Mega moves out of range.
Mega cracks Cozad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cozad misses with a body shot.
Cozad scores with a push kick.
Max Mega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mega moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cozad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad looks to score with a jab to the body but Mega is just out of range.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but Mega shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cozad 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cozad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pumperknickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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6 - 4 - 0 |
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225 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Pumperknickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Holyfield has knocked Pumperknickle down with a huge combo! Holyfield steps away and waves a wobbly Pumperknickle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pumperknickle is rocked!
It looks like Tyson Pumperknickle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Pumperknickle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pumperknickle is breathing heavily.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Pumperknickle's head, knocking him out cold! Holyfield is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Holyfield!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Strange!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murkulanvippaaja lands with an overhand left.
Murkulanvippaaja forces Strange back against the cage and clinches.
Murkulanvippaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murkulanvippaaja drives through and clinches with Strange against the cage.
Murkulanvippaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strange swings for the body but Murkulanvippaaja moves out of range.
Murkulanvippaaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strange displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murkulanvippaaja throws out the jab.
Strange keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Murkulanvippaaja does no damage.
Murkulanvippaaja darts in and clinches Strange up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Murkulanvippaaja.
Strange has a couple of punches blocked by Murkulanvippaaja.
Strange can't find room to land a body shot as Murkulanvippaaja controls the action.
Murkulanvippaaja blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Murkulanvippaaja on the inside.
Strange misses with a punch on the inside.
Strange is looking to control Murkulanvippaaja's arms but Murkulanvippaaja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strange has his back to the cage.
Strange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strange misses with a body punch.
Murkulanvippaaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strange fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murkulanvippaaja fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strange is out of range.
Murkulanvippaaja moves into range and clinches up with Strange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja lands with a right to the head.
Murkulanvippaaja has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strange uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murkulanvippaaja wants to get back to his feet but Strange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murkulanvippaaja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murkulanvippaaja tries to get out of the position.
Strange gets to his feet. Murkulanvippaaja looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Murkulanvippaaja misses with a two punch combination.
Strange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murkulanvippaaja is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja connects with a right hand. Strange shakes it off.
Murkulanvippaaja scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murkulanvippaaja scores with a jab.
Strange ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murkulanvippaaja looks to land a combination but Strange avoids it well.
Murkulanvippaaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Murkulanvippaaja misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja misses with a combination
and Strange counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja has been cut.
A combination from Murkulanvippaaja does no damage.
Murkulanvippaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murkulanvippaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murkulanvippaaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murkulanvippaaja misses with a combination
and Strange counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja's cut.
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.
Murkulanvippaaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murkulanvippaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murkulanvippaaja throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murkulanvippaaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murkulanvippaaja clinches.
Strange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murkulanvippaaja tries to pull guard but Strange holds him up against the cage and eventually Murkulanvippaaja drops back down to his feet.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Murkulanvippaaja controls his hands.
Strange breaks the clinch.
Murkulanvippaaja wants to clinch up but Strange keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Strange misses its intended target.
Murkulanvippaaja throws a nice looking combination but Strange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murkulanvippaaja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murkulanvippaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Murkulanvippaaja does no damage.
Nice jab there from Murkulanvippaaja.
Murkulanvippaaja jabs Strange to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murkulanvippaaja throws a nice looking combination but Strange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange misses with a hook.
Murkulanvippaaja tries to score with a low kick but Strange moves his leg out of the way.
Strange thuds a left hand into Murkulanvippaaja's body.
Murkulanvippaaja tries to clinch up.
Murkulanvippaaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strange misses the jab.
Strange takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja tries to clinch but Strange moves out of range.
Murkulanvippaaja moves away from the strike by Strange.
Strange takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Strange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murkulanvippaaja.
Murkulanvippaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strange.
Murkulanvippaaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murkulanvippaaja drags the fight down to the ground.
Strange stopping the sweep attempt from Murkulanvippaaja.
Murkulanvippaaja is looking for a triangle but Strange pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strange stands and steps away. Murkulanvippaaja gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Murkulanvippaaja does no damage.
Murkulanvippaaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murkulanvippaaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strange avoids the body shot from Murkulanvippaaja.
Murkulanvippaaja with a jab.
Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkulanvippaaja misses with a combination
and Strange counters with a right hand to the body.
Strange gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja is looking to clinch.
Murkulanvippaaja looks to land a combination but Strange avoids it well.
Strange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murkulanvippaaja.
Murkulanvippaaja lands a nice shot that snaps Strange's head back.
Murkulanvippaaja scores with the left hand. Strange knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Murkulanvippaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja avoids the body shot from Strange.
Murkulanvippaaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Murkulanvippaaja is just out of range.
Murkulanvippaaja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Strange feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murkulanvippaajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murkulanvippaaja tries to bum rush Strange with a series of wild strikes but Strange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murkulanvippaaja looks to land a combination. Strange sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strange is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murkulanvippaaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Strange throws a big shot that misses.
Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murkulanvippaaja throws a looping overhand right but Strange ducks down to avoid it.
Murkulanvippaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Murkulanvippaaja shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strange eats them both and turns towards Murkulanvippaaja to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murkulanvippaaja!
Strange throws an overhand right that lands on Murkulanvippaaja's shoulder, as Murkulanvippaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Strange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murkulanvippaaja.
Seth Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkulanvippaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strange.
Murkulanvippaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strange scores with a decent looking hook.
Murkulanvippaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murkulanvippaaja looks to land a left hand but Strange moved out of range nicely.
Murkulanvippaaja moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murkulanvippaaja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kapteeni Panu Gordon Murkulanvippaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan has chosen Devildriver - Devils Son as his entrance music. Mikey Capone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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201 lbs
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202 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Logan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Capone's corner calls for a 1-2. Capone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logan slips a jab and a cross from Capone.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Capone scores with a jab to the body.
Capone feints a jab promting Logan to slip. Capone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Logan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like James Logan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Capone.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Capone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capone throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
James Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Capone sprawls well. Capone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.
Capone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capone.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Capone throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan slips under a jab from Capone.
Capone throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Logan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Capone dodges the punch combination from Logan.
Capone misses with a wild combination.
Logan throws a shot to the body.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikey Capone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capone moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Logan.
Mikey Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Logan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan missing with a left hand there. Capone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Capone throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capone manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Logan circles away quickly and effectively.
Capone ducks right into an uppercut from Logan.
Logan misses with the combination.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capone was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan lands a head shot.
Capone throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Capone is out of range.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
Capone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan throws a series of punches but Capone moves out of range.
Logan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Capone rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Capone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Capone.
Capone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Capone.
Capone connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone lands a left and a right that send Logan crashing to the mat, dazed. Capone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Capone lands a big right hand that sends Logan crashing to the mat! Capone stays standing though and waves Logan back to his feet!
Logan is rocked!
Capone connects with an inside leg kick.
Logan is still on wobbly legs! Can Capone finish him?
Logan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Capone. That one must have hurt.
Capone feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Logan crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikey Capone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gatto Pantilones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Dropped a bomb on me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatto Pantilones!
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, Charles Handly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pantilones.
Handly misses with a takedown
and Pantilones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Handly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Handly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pantilones's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pantilones wants to improve his position but Handly is controlling well.
Handly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pantilones tries to get to full guard but Handly has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handly throwing shots but Pantilones is blocking nicely.
Handly wants to work for an arm triangle but Pantilones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pantilones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handly is working away from the top position though.
Pantilones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pantilones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly is looking to take a break and control but Pantilones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pantilones wants to control but Handly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Handly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handly wants to take a breather but Pantilones is having none of it.
Pantilones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pantilones keeping moving, preventing Handly from controlling successfully.
Handly is in close to Pantilones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pantilones wants to sweep here but Handly controlling him for the moment.
Handly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handly connects with a couple of short punches.
Handly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pantilones has his foot on Handly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Handly works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pantilones keeping moving, preventing Handly from controlling successfully.
Handly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pantilones is keeping the position for now.
Pantilones wants to sweep but no luck.
Handly is looking to work some ground and pound but Pantilones has wrist control.
Pantilones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pantilones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pantilones prevents Handly from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones is working for a submission of some sort.
Handly tries to roll over but Pantilones keeps him under control.
Pantilones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Handly sees it coming and defends easily.
Handly gets back to full guard.
Handly is controlling Pantilones's posture.
Handly 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly controlling Pantilones's posture.
Pantilones is looking to work some ground and pound but Handly has wrist control.
Handly looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Handly was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pantilones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pantilones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Handly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pantilones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handly shoots in for a takedown but Pantilones shows good takedown defense.
Pantilones looks to land a right hand but Handly moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Handly misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Handly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pantilones.
Handly throws a leg kick
and Pantilones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Handly looks to score with a jab to the body but Pantilones is just out of range.
Handly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pantilones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Handly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handly lands a couple of elbows.
Handly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pantilones trying to control the position.
Handly thows a big elbow that misses.
Handly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pantilones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handly manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantilones thows a big elbow that misses.
Charles Handly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handly controls Pantilones momentarily but Pantilones frees himself.
Pantilones 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.
Handly is controlling Pantilones's posture.
Pantilones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pantilones trying to control the position from guard on top but Handly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones postures up.
Handly managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Handly.
A combination from Pantilones does no damage.
Gatto Pantilones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handly scores with a takedown into Pantilones's guard.
Pantilones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Handly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handly landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pantilones is looking for a sweep.
Handly scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pantilones to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pantilones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Handly connects with a decent elbow.
Handly controls the position from side control.
Pantilones is looking for a sweep.
Handly grinds an elbow into Pantilones's temple.
Pantilones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pantilones is looking to get back to full guard here but Handly has managed to pass to side control instead.
Handly working the ground and pound from side control.
Pantilones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pantilones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Handly's guard! Nice work there by Pantilones!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pantilones has gone for a leg lock! Handly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pantilones's guard.
Handly is working Pantilones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pantilones controls Handly momentarily but Handly frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pantilones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handly postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Pantilones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pantilones.
Handly tries to clinch up.
Pantilones throws an overhand right that lands on Handly's shoulder, as Handly tries to avoid the shot.
Gatto Pantilones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pantilones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Handly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Handly closes the distance and clinches.
Handly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Handly has picked Pantilones up - he's going for a ride! Handly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pantilones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pantilones is not content to let Handly control the position.
Pantilones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handly's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantilones working for a choke but Handly is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pantilones's guard. Nice work there by Handly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handly trying to control the position from guard on top but Pantilones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pantilones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handly is aware though and is defending well.
Handly tries to free his leg and advance position but Pantilones is retaining full guard.
Pantilones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pantilones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly is working Pantilones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handly thows a big elbow that misses.
Pantilones keeping moving, preventing Handly from controlling successfully.
Handly looking to pass the guard.
Handly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pantilones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handly has managed to get both his arms back between Pantilones's legs - danger averted.
Pantilones 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.
Pantilones has momentary wrist control but Handly slips an elbow through the middle.
Handly thows a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pantilones is looking for a triangle but Handly pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly thows a big elbow that misses.
Handly landing with the ground and pound.
Pantilones keeping moving, preventing Handly from controlling successfully.
Handly distracts Pantilones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pantilones looking for a sweep. Not yet Pantilones, not yet.
Pantilones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pantilones 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.
Handly is working Pantilones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handly drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Handly as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pantilones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Handly! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Charles Handly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanishk Soni had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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274 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanishk Soni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soni.
Soni clinches.
Severn looking for a takedown.
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Severn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Severn shoots in for a takedown but Soni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soni misses with the combination.
Soni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Severn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Severn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Severn tries to escape but Soni is in control.
Soni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soni is controlling him well.
Severn trying to remain calm as Soni controls from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tanishk Soni wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Soni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni scoring well with a low kick there.
Soni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soni leaves Severn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tanishk Soni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severn.
Soni with a jab.
Soni scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Soni. That one must have hurt.
Severn looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Soni.
It looks like Dan Severn has been cut.
Soni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Severn pushes Soni off, looking to escape but Soni dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Severn is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanishk Soni!
Tanishk Soni is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digger Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Your Worst Nightmare. Mcgee has chosen Carmina Burana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
166 lbs
19 - 6 - 1 |
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29
169 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Digger Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klebanov avoids the body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a lunging right hand
and Klebanov counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Klebanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcgee.
Klebanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Mcgee keeps the fight on the outside.
Klebanov tries to clinch up but Mcgee circles away and keeps his distance.
Klebanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Klebanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgee circles away.
Klebanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcgee lands a jab to Klebanov's midsection.
Mcgee misses with a looping left.
Mcgee swings widly with a right hand
and Klebanov counters with a low kick, right behind Mcgee 's knee.
Klebanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Klebanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klebanov lands a leg kick that knocks Mcgee off balance momentarily.
Klebanov misses with a body kick.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee works Klebanov's body with a nice hook.
Klebanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
Klebanov wants to land a leg kick but Mcgee is out of range.
Klebanov tries a low kick but Mcgee avoids it.
Klebanov misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klebanov.
Mcgee digs a good hook to Klebanov's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a body shot
and Klebanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Klebanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgee misses the target.
Klebanov tries a low kick but Mcgee avoids it.
Klebanov misses with a low kick as Mcgee jumps back.
Mcgee misses with a wild body shot.
Klebanov misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee slips a straight right by Klebanov.
Digger Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee digs a good hook to Klebanov's body.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcgee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klebanov tries to avoid it but Mcgee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klebanov to the ground. Klebanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evgeni Klebanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digger Mcgee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee checks a leg kick.
Klebanov takes one to the side of the head.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcgee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
Klebanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klebanov moves in looking to clinch but Mcgee pushes him off.
Klebanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcgee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klebanov misses with a low kick.
Klebanov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown but Klebanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcgee looks gassed!
Klebanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mcgee misses with a hook. Klebanov ducked under it nicely.
Klebanov is looking to chop away at Mcgee's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee moves out of range as Klebanov throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee scores with a sloppy right hand. Klebanov should have avoided that one.
Klebanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evgeni Klebanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Klebanov moves out of range.
Klebanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klebanov throws a leg kick which misses Mcgee's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgee tries to avoid it.
Klebanov wants to clinch up but Mcgee keeps it at a distance.
Mcgee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee connects with a crisp jab.
Klebanov tries to sprawl but Mcgee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcgee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klebanov tries to roll over but Mcgee keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klebanov wants to control but Mcgee is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Klebanov is staying active underneath Mcgee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mcgee moves to his opponent's back but Klebanov bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Mcgee.
Mcgee keeping full guard, as Klebanov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Klebanov uses it to pass to side control.
Klebanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee is looking to regain half guard here but Klebanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Klebanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is not content to let Klebanov control the position.
Mcgee is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcgee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mcgee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klebanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klebanov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mcgee's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klebanov working away.
Mcgee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mcgee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klebanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klebanov's back!
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgee cracks a nice hook into Klebanov's ribs.
Klebanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mcgee loads up on a big right hand but Klebanov slips the punch.
Klebanov scores with a leg kick.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Klebanov is just out of range.
Mcgee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klebanov moves away.
Mcgee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klebanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Klebanov throws a low kick but Mcgee avoids it.
Mcgee with a nice cross.
Klebanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klebanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Klebanov slips under a jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee connects with a single shot there.
Evgeni Klebanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Klebanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcgee circles away.
A big right from Klebanov misses.
Klebanov misses with a looping right.
Mcgee walks into a jab.
Klebanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Klebanov looks to land a body kick but Mcgee moved away.
Mcgee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klebanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klebanov tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Klebanov back against the cage.
A short right from Klebanov on the inside.
Mcgee lands a body punch.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by Klebanov.
Klebanov tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Mcgee blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee misses with a hook. Klebanov ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and Klebanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mcgee's knee momentarily.
Klebanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Klebanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Klebanov's shoulder, as Klebanov tries to avoid the shot.
Klebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcgee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Klebanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mcgee.
Mcgee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgee misses with a wild body shot.
Klebanov wants to clinch.
Klebanov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee scores with a punch to the head.
Klebanov looks for the body kick but Mcgee saw that one coming.
Mcgee moves out of range of the body kick.
Klebanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcgee is out of range and Klebanov settles back down.
Mcgee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klebanov.
Klebanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgee throws out the jab.
Mcgee with a poor takedown
and Mcgee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klebanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Klebanov.
Klebanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcgee moves out of range of the leg kick from Klebanov.
Klebanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klebanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Mcgee there.
Klebanov throws the kick towards the body but Mcgee avoids it.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Klebanov moves out of range.
Mcgee throws the left hand but Klebanov avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee cracks Klebanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcgee avoids a kick to the body.
Klebanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcgee is trying to force a seperation but Klebanov has the dominant position.
Klebanov misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee tries to work over Klebanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Mcgee.
Klebanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgee controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Klebanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Klebanov.
Mcgee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klebanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Klebanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Klebanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee throws a combination that misses
and Klebanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Klebanov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcgee wants to clinch.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klebanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgee lands a glancing blow to the side of Klebanov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov rushes Mcgee and presses him up against the cage.
Klebanov has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with the head strike.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klebanov slips under a jab.
Mcgee moves out of range as Klebanov throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgee. Those never looked like landing.
Klebanov throws a front kick that sends Mcgee stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Mcgee misses
and Klebanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Mcgee throws a lazy uppercut
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klebanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee throws an off balance right hand
and Klebanov counters with a leg kick.
Mcgee 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.
Klebanov scores with a body shot.
Klebanov shoots for a takedown but Mcgee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Mcgee.
Klebanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klebanov wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Evgeni Klebanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mcgee misses with an uppercut
and Klebanov counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klebanov. That's going to slow Mcgee down.
Mcgee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klebanov.
Mcgee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klebanov did well to prevent Mcgee getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klebanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klebanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Klebanov, not yet.
Mcgee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klebanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcgee has Klebanov in his guard.
Klebanov is posturing up here but Mcgee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Klebanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Klebanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Mcgee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Digger Mcgee! Digger Mcgee retains his lightweight title!
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