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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zahir Nolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrizio Torromino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolam comes to the cage accompanied by Mo Money mo Problems. Zahir Nolam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zahir Nolam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabrizio Torromino!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Torromino.
Nolam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torromino as he jumps to the side.
Nolam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torromino sprawls well. Torromino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nolam gets slowly back to his feet.
Nolam shoots in looking for a takedown. Torromino tries to sprawl out of it but Nolam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torromino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahir Nolam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Torromino misses the target.
Nolam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torromino defends it nicely.
Nolam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torromino counters with a left to the body.
Nolam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torromino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nolam is breathing heavily.
Torromino with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolam misses with a takedown
and Torromino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nolam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torromino's efforts to push away.
Torromino lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolam tries to work over Torromino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torromino lands with a short shot to the head.
Nolam tries to throw a body punch but Torromino avoids it by throwing Nolam back against the cage.
Torromino lands a hook that snaps the head of Nolam backwards.
Nolam misses with some punches.
Torromino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nolam.
Torromino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torromino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torromino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torromino stalling the fight.
Torromino is trying to break the clinch but Nolam has him pressed against the cage.
Nolam has Torromino pressed against the cage, preventing Torromino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torromino blocking some punches.
Torromino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torromino leaning against his opponent.
Torromino prevents a body shot from Nolam.
Nolam has Torromino pressed against the cage, preventing Torromino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torromino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torromino throws a series of punches but Nolam avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torromino has Nolam up against the cage in a clinch.
Nolam throws a punch but it's blocked by Torromino.
Torromino blocking some punches.
Torromino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torromino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torromino cracks a nice hook into Nolam's ribs.
Torromino lands a nice shot to the body.
Torromino misses with the combination.
Torromino lands a lovely overhand right.
Torromino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Torromino.
Torromino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torromino has managed to clinch.
Torromino digs a right hand underneath Nolam's ribcage. Nolam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Torromino as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino is looking to break free of the clinch but Nolam has double underhooks.
Nolam can't find room to land a body shot as Torromino controls the action.
Torromino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torromino lands with a cross.
Torromino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nolam.
Torromino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Torromino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torromino takes the fight into the clinch.
Nolam can't find room to land a body shot as Torromino controls the action.
Nolam looking to throw knees to the head but Torromino is blocking nicely.
Torromino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Torromino presses Nolam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torromino scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torromino.
Torromino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torromino pushes Nolam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torromino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torromino breaks the clinch.
Torromino rushes Nolam and presses him up against the cage.
Torromino stalling.
Nolam tries to throw a body punch but Torromino avoids it by throwing Nolam back against the cage.
Torromino gets through Nolam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torromino digs a right hand underneath Nolam's ribcage. Nolam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nolam prevents Torromino from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torromino.
Torromino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nolam misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torromino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torromino lands a lovely overhand right.
Nolam with a poor takedown
and Torromino moves into the clinch.
Torromino scores with a shot to the side of Nolam's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabrizio Torromino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torromino throws a leg kick but Nolam checks it.
Torromino clinches up against the cage.
Torromino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nolam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torromino is defending well for now.
Torromino wants to get back to striking at distance but Nolam won't allow it.
Nolam working aggressively here.
Nolam throws a head punch that misses.
Torromino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torromino keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torromino enables Nolam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torromino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torromino working for a triangle but Nolam defends it easily.
Torromino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nolam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torromino wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torromino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Torromino instigates a clinch.
Come on Torromino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nolam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torromino blocks it with crossed arms.
Torromino has Nolam pushed against the cage.
Torromino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torromino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Torromino is looking to break free of the clinch but Nolam has double underhooks.
Torromino lands an uppercut.
Nolam connects with a knee to the head.
Nolam keeps control of Torromino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Torromino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torromino lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Torromino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Torromino blocks a body shot from Nolam.
Torromino lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torromino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torromino manages to break the clinch.
Zahir Nolam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolam shoots in for a double leg but Torromino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Torromino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torromino falls off balance throwing a combination
so Nolam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torromino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nolam is aware though and is defending well.
Nolam landing with the ground and pound.
Torromino controlling Nolam's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino is looking for a triangle but Nolam pushes his legs off easily.
Torromino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torromino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nolam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torromino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nolam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torromino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torromino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nolam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Torromino is looking for a triangle but Nolam pushes his legs off easily.
Nolam is looking to work some ground and pound but Torromino has wrist control.
Torromino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Torromino wants to sweep here but Nolam controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nolam with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torromino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torromino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nolam landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabrizio Torromino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nolam shoots in for a double leg but Torromino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Nolam or perhaps it was just good defense by Torromino which made him look bad.
A bone on bone clash there as Nolam blocks the leg kick.
Nolam fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahir Nolam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nolam blocks a head kick by Torromino.
Nolam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torromino stuffs the takedown.
Nolam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torromino lands with an uppercut that bounces Nolam off the cage and back into range.
Torromino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torromino stuffs the takedown.
Nolam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torromino moves into range and clinches up with Nolam.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torromino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fabrizio Torromino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torromino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torromino misses with the combination.
Torromino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nolam.
Fabrizio Torromino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nolam dodges the punch combination from Torromino.
Nolam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torromino as he avoids it easily.
Torromino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torromino moves into range and clinches up with Nolam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torromino.
Torromino slows down the pace here.
Nolam misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Torromino.
Torromino stalling.
Torromino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nolam.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torromino.
Torromino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Torromino manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Torromino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino clinches with his opponent.
Nolam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torromino is trying to force a seperation but Nolam has the dominant position.
Torromino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torromino moves into the clinch.
Fabrizio Torromino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torromino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torromino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torromino blocks an uppercut.
Torromino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nolam backwards.
Nolam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torromino breaks from the clinch.
Torromino darts in and clinches Nolam up against the cage.
Nolam can't find room to land a body shot as Torromino controls the action.
Nolam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nolams head.
Nolam trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Torromino.
Nolam struggles to land a body shot inside as Torromino controls his hands.
Zahir Nolam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torromino blocks it with crossed arms.
Torromino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nolam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torromino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolam throws a punch but it's blocked by Torromino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Torromino.
Torromino blocking some punches.
Torromino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nolam backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabrizio Torromino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torromino 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabrizio Torromino!
Fabrizio Torromino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Coolpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Coolpunch's choice of entrance music: Man From Manila by Francis Magalona. Johnny Coolpunch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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315 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Maciej Jewtuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Coolpunch!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolpunch fails with a takedown attempt.
Coolpunch dives in and grabs Jewtuszko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jewtuszko pushes down on Coolpunch's head and hops out.
Coolpunch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jewtuszko swivels and escapes.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Coolpunch.
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jewtuszko sprawls well. Jewtuszko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coolpunch gets slowly back to his feet.
Jewtuszko moves into range and clinches up with Coolpunch.
Coolpunch throws an elbow but it misses.
Jewtuszko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jewtuszko blocks the elbow strike.
Jewtuszko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jewtuszko looking to control.
Coolpunch content to stall in guard here.
Jewtuszko is looking to stand up but Coolpunch isn't so interested in that idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jewtuszko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coolpunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Jewtuszko stuffs the takedown.
Coolpunch keeps the fight on the outside.
Coolpunch with a poor takedown
and Jewtuszko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Coolpunch really felt that one!
Coolpunch looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko drives through and clinches with Coolpunch against the cage.
Coolpunch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coolpunch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jewtuszko blocks it with crossed arms.
Jewtuszko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jewtuszko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jewtuszko moves into the clinch successfully.
Jewtuszko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coolpunch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Jewtuszko decides to pull guard.
Jewtuszko wants to stand up but Coolpunch is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jewtuszko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jewtuszko scores with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow.
Coolpunch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but Jewtuszko blocks with his arms.
Jewtuszko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coolpunch backwards.
Coolpunch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jewtuszko blocks it with crossed arms.
Jewtuszko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coolpunch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jewtuszko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coolpunch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jewtuszko jumps guard and drags Coolpunch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jewtuszko keeping moving, preventing Coolpunch from controlling successfully.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coolpunch has gone for a leg lock! Jewtuszko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coolpunch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coolpunch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jewtuszko defends well.
Jewtuszko is looking to work some ground and pound but Coolpunch has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coolpunch dives in and grabs Jewtuszko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jewtuszko pushes down on Coolpunch's head and hops out.
Jewtuszko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jewtuszko instigates a clinch.
Coolpunch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jewtuszko blocks it with crossed arms.
Jewtuszko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coolpunch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coolpunch throws an elbow but misses.
Jewtuszko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jewtuszko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside.
Jewtuszko lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jewtuszko just leaning against Coolpunch, taking a breather.
Coolpunch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coolpunch throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Jewtuszko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Jewtuszko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coolpunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Coolpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coolpunch fails with the takedown
and Jewtuszko moves into the clinch.
Jewtuszko blocks an elbow strike from Coolpunch.
Jewtuszko lands a nice elbow.
Coolpunch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coolpunch throws an elbow that misses.
Jewtuszko stalling against the cage.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but Jewtuszko blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coolpunch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jewtuszko blocks it with crossed arms.
Jewtuszko pulls Coolpunch into guard.
Jewtuszko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coolpunch is breathing heavily.
Coolpunch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jewtuszko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coolpunch is aware though and is defending well.
Jewtuszko keeping moving, preventing Coolpunch from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet but Coolpunch passes into half guard.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand up here but Coolpunch is controlling him well.
Coolpunch wants to work for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coolpunch wants to take a breather but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
Coolpunch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coolpunch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Coolpunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coolpunch prevents Jewtuszko from standing back up.
Jewtuszko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coolpunch.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand back up but Coolpunch is controlling him
Coolpunch is looking to pass Jewtuszko's guard but actually Jewtuszko recovers to full guard.
Jewtuszko is working an open guard so Coolpunch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko shows good takedown defense.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Coolpunch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jewtuszko moves in looking to clinch but Coolpunch pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko tries to clinch up but Coolpunch circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jewtuszko as he jumps to the side.
Jewtuszko tries to clinch but Coolpunch moves out of range.
Jewtuszko doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolpunch circles away.
Coolpunch shoots in and drives through. Jewtuszko sprawls well.
Coolpunch gets tackled into the cage by Jewtuszko. Jewtuszko maintains the clinch.
Jewtuszko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch misses with a takedown attempt - Jewtuszko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coolpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maciej Jewtuszko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jewtuszko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coolpunch.
A nice combination there by Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolpunch circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko looks to land a combination. Coolpunch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coolpunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jewtuszko counters with a thumping low kick.
Jewtuszko misses with the combination.
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!
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jewtuszko as he jumps to the side.
Jewtuszko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jewtuszko works over Coolpunch's head and body with a nice combination.
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko shows good takedown defense.
Coolpunch shoots in looking for a takedown. Jewtuszko tries to sprawl out of it but Coolpunch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jewtuszko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Coolpunch with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jewtuszko as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maciej Jewtuszko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coolpunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maciej Jewtuszko is winning the standup battle so far.
Jewtuszko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jewtuszko wants to clinch up but Coolpunch keeps it at a distance.
Coolpunch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko avoids it really well and circles away.
Jewtuszko tries to clinch there but Coolpunch circles away.
Jewtuszko doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolpunch circles away.
Jewtuszko is looking to clinch but Coolpunch is avoiding it.
Coolpunch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jewtuszko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Coolpunch.
Coolpunch misses with a takedown
and Jewtuszko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jewtuszko tries to clinch up but Coolpunch circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolpunch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coolpunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jewtuszko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coolpunch gets tackled into the cage by Jewtuszko. Jewtuszko maintains the clinch.
Jewtuszko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolpunch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jewtuszko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko lands with a slapping head kick.
Jewtuszko tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coolpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jewtuszko scores with a sloppy right hand. Coolpunch should have avoided that one.
Jewtuszko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jewtuszko wants it to stay on the feet.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Coolpunch.
Jewtuszko moves into the clinch successfully.
Jewtuszko has Coolpunch pressed against the cage.
Jewtuszko blocks the elbow strike.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but Jewtuszko blocks it.
Maciej Jewtuszko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jewtuszko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jewtuszko has managed to clinch.
Jewtuszko connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewtuszko blocks an elbow strike.
Jewtuszko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jewtuszko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coolpunch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jewtuszko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coolpunch somewhat.
Jewtuszko wants to clinch.
Jewtuszko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jewtuszko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jewtuszko avoids a wild elbow strike from Coolpunch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coolpunch throws an elbow but misses.
Jewtuszko dodges an elbow strike from Coolpunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko landing knees to the body.
Jewtuszko lands a nice knee to the body.
Jewtuszko scores a nice knee to the body.
Jewtuszko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coolpunch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jewtuszko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coolpunch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coolpunch throws an elbow but misses.
Jewtuszko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jewtuszko avoiding damage.
Coolpunch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jewtuszko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jewtuszko moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jewtuszko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jewtuszko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coolpunch to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jewtuszko's defenses.
Jewtuszko misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coolpunch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jewtuszko's brow.
Coolpunch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jewtuszko working Coolpunch over with knees to the body.
Jewtuszko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coolpunch to keep the fight standing.
Coolpunch misses with an elbow over the top.
Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but Jewtuszko blocks with his arms.
Coolpunch misses with a knee to the head.
Jewtuszko manages to break the clinch.
Jewtuszko pushes Coolpunch up against the cage in a clinch.
Jewtuszko manages to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coolpunch trying to control but Jewtuszko is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Jewtuszko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jewtuszko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Jewtuszko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Kringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kringle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nelson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kringle is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kringle has wrist control.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Kringle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Kringle has managed to sweep!
Kringle postures up.
Nelson wants to stand but Kringle is controlling the position.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Kringle is proving a slippery customer.
Roy Nelson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kringle moves out of range of the body kick.
Kringle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kringle swivels and escapes.
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson stands up from Kringle's guard - Nelson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Kringle counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kringleis looking to pass into half guard but Nelson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nelson is in guard.
Nelson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kringle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kringle lands in his opponent's guard.
Kringle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Kringle trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kringle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kringle looking to pass the guard.
Kringle stops Nelson from standing up.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Kringle throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kringle cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kringle.
Kringle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kringle trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kringle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Kris Kringle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kringle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Kringle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Kringle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kringle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kringle looking to land elbow strikes but Nelson uses the position to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Kringle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is staying active underneath Kringle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kringle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kringle is looking to stall here but Nelson recovers full guard.
Kringle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kringle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson!
Nelson wants to control but Kringle is keeping him busy.
Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kringle is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kringle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nelson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nelson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kringle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kringle throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kringle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kringle's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kringle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson stands up and waves to Kringle to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kringle dominated that second round.
That's time! Kringle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kringle stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nelson looking to control but instead Kringle has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kringle has a hand on Nelson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nelson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nelson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nelson blocks Kringle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kringle is now in Nelson's guard. A big mistake from Nelson there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kringle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Kringle pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson wants to stand up but Kringle is controlling him.
Kringle throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle throws a big elbow that misses.
Kringle wants to stand and escape but instead Nelson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kringle can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nelson prevents Kringle from standing back up.
Kringle is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kringle makes his way to full guard, as Nelson worked for a kimura.
Kringle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kringle's guard.
Nelson stays in close to Kringle's body and controls the position.
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kringle dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kringle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kris Kringle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Kringle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nelson, up you get!
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Kringle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Nelson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Kringle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kringle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kris Kringle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kringle, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kris Kringle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between eat Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyler Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who Let the Dogs out - Baha men. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
139 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, eat Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyler Killian!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killian misses with a takedown attempt
and Me counters with a stiff right hand.
Killian throws a head kick that misses.
Me lands with a hook. Killian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killian scores with a head kick. Me tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like eat Me has been cut.
Killian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Me changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Killian is not content to let Me control the position.
Me sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Killian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killian is not content to let Me control the position.
Killian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Me wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Me is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Killian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Me prevents Killian from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Me decides to stand back up. Me steps back and let's Killian get back to his feet.
Me misses with a two punch combination.
Killian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Me backs up against the cage.
Killian has a takedown stuffed.
eat Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyler Killian.
Killian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Me as he jumps to the side.
Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Me ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killian moves away.
Me showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killian.
Killian closes the distance and clinches up with Me, looking for a takedown. Killian pushes Me against the cage but Me circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Me slips a jab and a cross from Killian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Me circles away quickly and effectively.
Me scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killian misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Me shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killian but Killian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Me looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Me takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Killian looks for a takedown but Me sprawls well.
Killian slips a jab and a cross from Me.
Killian tries for a takedown but Me sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Killian.
Me throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killian's head backwards.
Killian with a hook.
Killian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Me counters with a series of strikes. Killian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killian lands a jab to the nose.
Killian fails with the takedown
and Me counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Me.
Killian looks gassed!
Me prevents a takedown attempt there.
Me gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killian.
Killian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killian dives in and scores a takedown into Me's guard.
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.
Me is trying to control the position but Killian postures up.
Me has control of Killian's left arm, preventing Killian from doing any damage.
Killian wants to stand but Me has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 eat Me will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on eat Me'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.
Killian throws a sloppy body shot
and Me counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Killian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killian actively working from the bottom here.
Me trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Me trying to mount his opponent but Killian defends it.
Killian actively working from the bottom here.
Killian wants to get back to his feet.
Killian actively working from the bottom here.
Killian is breathing heavily.
Killian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Me trying to control from half guard but Killian is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Killian looking for submissions off his back.
eat Me overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killian is looking to escape.
Me is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killian is just riding it out for now. Me eventually gives up the hold.
Me decides to stand up.
Me misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian misses with a series of wild punches.
Killian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Me defends it nicely.
Me has Killian up against the cage in a clinch.
Me prevents a takedown attempt there.
eat Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyler Killian.
Me tries to circle away but Killian has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Me fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Killian.
Me avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killian lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Me is trying to stand.
Me is concentrating on defense, preventing Killian from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Me manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Me controlling the position.
Me pushes Killian off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian throws a series of punches but Me moves out of range.
Me throws a poor cross that misses
and Killian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Me thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Me back to the cage. Killian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killian misses with a takedown attempt - Me sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
eat Me dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on eat Me's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killian checks a leg kick nicely.
Killian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Me's head.
Killian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Me throws a half hearted mid kick.
Killian connects with an inside leg kick.
Killian looks for a takedown but Me sprawls well.
Me stalks Killian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killian's face. Killian staggers backwards, shaken.
Me tries to bum rush Killian with a series of wild strikes but Killian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killian avoids the head kick by Me.
Me connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Me tries to avoid it but Killian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Me to the ground. Me escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
eat Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyler Killian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Me is fending him off so far but Killian persists. Nope, Me circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyler Killian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killian misses with a low kick.
Me stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Me wants it to stay on the feet.
Me walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Killian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Me looks to land a combination but Killian avoids it well.
Me is looking to clinch.
Me blocks a jab.
Killian dodges the punch combination from Me.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me is looking to chop away at Killian's legs.
Me throws a series of punches but Killian avoids them all with ease.
Killian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Me tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Me. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Me.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killian.
Kyler Killian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Me counters with a nice uppercut.
Me will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Killian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Me is trying to stand up here but Killian is controlling him well.
Me has one foot on Killian's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Killian shoots for a takedown but Me saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Me swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Killian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Me is fending him off so far but Killian persists. Nope, Me circles away and we're back to standing.
Me throws a right and a left that Killian avoids nicely.
Me avoids the head kick by Killian.
Killian misses with a head kick.
Me throws a chopping leg kick but Killian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Me misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killian throws a head kick but Me moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Me!
Me throws a series of punches but Killian avoids them all with ease.
Killian ducks under a wild hook from Me.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Me to the ground. Killian is now in Me's guard.
Killian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Me, up you get!
Me takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kyler Killian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Me misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
eat Me is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Me misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killian.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyler Killian.
I think Me has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... eat Me!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunther Octavius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butt Piracy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piracy has chosen I Like Big Butts as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunther Octavius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butt Piracy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Octavius throws a big shot that misses.
Piracy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Octavius shoots in for a takedown but Piracy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Piracy has closed the distance and engaged Octavius in a clinch.
A short right from Piracy on the inside.
Piracy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piracy misses with an elbow strike.
Piracy crunches a lovely knee into Octavius's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piracy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Octavius.
Piracy lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Gunther Octavius has been cut.
Octavius looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunther Octavius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octavius is breathing heavily.
Piracy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Piracy scores with a shot to the side of Octavius's head.
Piracy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Octavius backwards.
Piracy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Piracy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Octavius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Piracy lands a nice elbow.
Piracy is working Octavius over against the cage.
Piracy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Piracy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunther Octavius's cut is getting worse.
A nice left hand lands by Piracy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piracy lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Piracy.
A right handed body shot lands from Piracy.
Octavius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunther Octavius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Piracy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Piracy lands with a right to the head.
Octavius is rocked!
Jeez, Gunther Octavius's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Piracy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Octavius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Octavius takes a knee to the side of the body.
Octavius seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piracy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Piracy tries to land knees in the clinch but Octavius avoids the damage to the body.
Piracy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Piracy lands an elbow that stopped Octavius in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gunther Octavius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Butt Piracy!
Our winner, Butt Piracy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pizzazz Longez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Mara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longez throws a head kick that misses
and Mara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longez thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longez is defended easily by Mara.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara.
Mara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longez.
Mara is looking to clinch but Longez is avoiding it.
Mara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longez.
Mara is looking to clinch but Longez is avoiding it.
Longez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara slips under a jab from Longez.
Longez clinches with his opponent.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
Longez just leaning against Mara, taking a breather.
Longez tries to pull guard but Mara won't allow it.
Mara is leaning against Longez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longez is keeping busy.
Mara is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Longez is trying to force a seperation but Mara has the dominant position.
Mara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mara.
Mara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
Longez is trying to break free.
Mara taking a breather.
Mara wants to stall.
Mara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws a punch but it's blocked by Longez.
Mara trying to control the position but instead, Longez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mara into the cage.
Longez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pizzazz Longez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longez drives through and clinches with Mara against the cage.
Mara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longez backwards.
Mara working aggressively here.
Mara tries to work over Longez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longez tries to pull guard but Mara won't allow it.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as Longez controls the action.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as Longez controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Longez's efforts to push away.
Longez is trying to maintain a safe position but Mara gets an underhook and turns Longez into the cage.
Mara misses with a punch on the inside.
Longez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mara smiles and moves away.
Longez moves into range and clinches up with Mara.
Longez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara looking to slow down the pace here.
Mara tries to work over Longez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Longez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Matthew Mara has been cut.
Longez is trying to pull guard but Mara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mara tries to throw a body punch but Longez avoids it by throwing Mara back against the cage.
Mara trying to control the position but instead, Longez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mara into the cage.
Longez is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Longez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longez manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Mara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Mara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the body from Longez misses
and Mara counters with a head kick.
Longez tries for a takedown but Mara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longez.
Longez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mara lands a nice shot to the body.
Longez defending well as Mara loads up on a big left hand.
Longez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mara moves away.
Mara has managed to clinch.
Longez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Mara.
Longez loads up on a big right hand but Mara slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara. Longez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longez misses with an uppercut. Mara saw that one coming.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longez.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara lands a nice looking body kick.
Longez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez looks to land a left hand but Mara moved out of range nicely.
Longez closes the distance and clinches.
Mara stalling.
Longez blocks a body shot from Mara.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as Longez controls the action.
Longez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mara scores with a hook.
Mara ducks under a wild hook from Longez.
Longez avoids the head kick by Mara.
Longez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longez throws a series of punches but Mara moves out of range.
Mara tries to clinch but Longez moves out of range.
Matthew Mara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Mara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longez.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Longez.
Longez shoots in for a takedown but Mara shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pizzazz Longez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Longez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara jabs Longez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longez misses with a hook.
Mara tries to clinch up but Longez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mara with a jab.
Mara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara connects with a looping right hand.
Mara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mara is looking to clinch.
Longez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mara misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Longez slips under a jab.
Longez takes one on the button.
Mara is looking to clinch but Longez is avoiding it.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Longez moved out of range nicely.
Longez blocks a head kick by Mara.
Mara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longez.
Longez looks to land a left hand but Mara moved out of range nicely.
Mara tries to close the distance and clinch but Longez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Longez.
Longez misses with a hook.
Longez dodges the punch combination from Mara.
Mara gets tackled into the cage by Longez. Longez maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Longez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as Longez controls the action.
Mara taking a breather.
Matthew Mara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Longez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Longez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longez misses with a wild body shot.
Mara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longez lands with a light punch inside.
Longez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mara tries to keep at a distance but Longez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Longez backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longez looking to throw knees to the head but Mara is blocking nicely.
Mara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longez's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Mara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Mara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mara tries to keep at a distance but Longez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mara slowing the pace effectively.
Longez can't break the clinch.
Longez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Longez tries to break free but Mara pushes him back against the cage.
Mara lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mara fails to land.
Mara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Longez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mara has him pressed against the cage.
Mara misses with some punches.
Mara gets through Longez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara avoids a wild elbow strike from Longez.
Longez is looking to break free of the clinch but Mara has double underhooks.
Longez is trying to break free.
Longez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mara walks into a stiff left hand from Longez.
Mara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mara misses with a body kick.
Mara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Longez tries to keep at a distance but Mara has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Mara.
Mara working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mara.
Longez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara throws a wild body kick that Longez sees coming a mile off.
Longez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Longez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mara to keep the fight standing.
Mara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longez is trying to break the clinch but Mara is controlling him.
Longez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mara counters with a head kick that drops Longez to the mat! Longez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Longez is rocked!
Longez walks straight into a right hand from Mara - that's dropped him! Mara jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Longez from any more punishment! Longez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matthew Mara!
Our winner, Matthew Mara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Allan Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sick Puppies-Youre going down. Poe has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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233 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Edgar Allan Poe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Poe trying to control here.
Poe is looking to improve his position.
Lyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lyle thows a huge punch but Poe dodges it nicely.
Poe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyle.
Lyle working Poe over with strikes.
Lyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poe wants to control but Lyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyle working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lyle lands with a punch from half guard.
Lyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poe sees it coming and defends easily.
Lyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poe is trying to maintain the position but Lyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Poe tries to roll over but Lyle keeps him under control.
Lyle 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lyle is looking for a kimura here.
Poe wants to control but Lyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyle.
Poe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyle is one step ahead there.
Lyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
Lyle stopping the sweep attempt from Poe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lyle!
Lyle somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Poe is predictable there
and Lyle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poe won't be happy with that.
Lyle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lyle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lyle.
Poe manages to get back to half guard.
Poe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyle.
Poe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyle.
Lyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poe's head.
Poe has his hands clasped together around Lyle's back. He's all about the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyle connects with a nice short shot to Poe's temple.
Lyle working Poe over with strikes.
Poe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyle is working away from the top position though.
Lyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lyle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Poe wants to get back to full guard.
Lyle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
Lyle throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poe has control of Lyle's left arm, preventing Lyle from doing any damage.
Lyle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Poe dives on top into guard.
Lyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poe is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyle.
Good standup being displayed there by Poe as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Kyle Lyle has been cut.
Lyle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poe is adopting a defensive guard.
Lyle postures up in Poe's guard and throws a big left but Poe blocks it.
Lyle throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poe is trying to keep Lyle in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyle drops back looking for a leg! Poe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poe manages to kick Lyle off! Lyle jumps back into Poe's guard.
Lyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Poe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyle landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyle is one step ahead there.
Poe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lyle throws a big right hand that misses.
Poe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyle throws an elbow that misses. Poe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lyle's guard. Nice move by Poe!
Poe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lyle keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe stops Lyle from standing up.
Poe trying to control but Lyle is working from the bottom.
Poe wants to pass the guard but Lyle is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle wants to stand up but Poe is controlling him.
Poe wants to control from the top but Lyle keeps moving.
Poe prevents Lyle from getting back to his feet.
Poe 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Edgar Allan Poe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Poe closes the distance and pushes Lyle back into the cage.
Poe lands an uppercut.
Poe tries a body shot but Lyle blocks it.
Poe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lyle avoids it.
Poe trying to stall but Lyle improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe landing knees to the head.
Lyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyle tries to break the clinch but Poe is controlling the position.
Poe misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poe.
Poe lands an elbow just above Lyle 's eye.
Lyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyle.
Lyle has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Lyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poe looking to throw knees to the head but Lyle is blocking nicely.
Poe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyle misses with some punches.
Poe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lyle is out of range and Poe settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lyle is working Poe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Lyle'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. This is the final round!
Lyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poe throws out a leg kick but Lyle moves out of range and Poe only half commits.
Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyle avoids the body shot from Poe.
Lyle lands a high kick!
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyle.
A head kick misses from Poe.
Lyle wants to clinch.
Poe throws a head kick but Lyle moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe cracks Lyle with an open hand slap.
Lyle moves out of range as Poe strikes.
Poe scores with a leg kick.
Poe lands with a slapping head kick.
Lyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Poe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyle is working away from the top position though.
Kyle Lyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lyle prevents Poe from improving his position.
Poe wants to control but Lyle is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nice strikes from Lyle there.
Edgar Allan Poe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poe has momentary wrist control but Lyle slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poe is adopting a defensive guard.
Lyle connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyle throws a big right hand that misses.
Poe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyle.
Lyle throwing strikes but missing.
Poe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyle is one step ahead there.
Lyle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lyle has Poe in his guard.
Lyle pushes Poe off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe is looking to clinch.
Lyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Lyle moves out of range of the body kick.
Poe misses with a leg kick
and Lyle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edgar Allan Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe 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 fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edgar Allan Poe.
I think Lyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lyle!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Mak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mustaf Fengap's chin.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mustaf Fengap!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fengap missing with a left hand there. Mak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fengap scores a takedown into full mount!
Mak is squirming around, avoiding Fengap's attempts to control the action.
Mak is desperately trying to improve his position but Fengap has a good base and remains in mount.
Fengap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fengap goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mak turns into him and now he's in Fengap's guard.
Mak is working Fengap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mak pushes down on Fengap's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fengap tries to get to full guard but Mak has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fengap is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mak is looking for a kimura but Fengap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mak to get the leverage.
Mak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fengap's head.
Fengap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fengap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mak defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mak chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fengap looking for a sweep. Not yet Fengap, not yet.
Mak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fengap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mak.
Mak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fengap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fengap escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fengap is rocked!
Mak stands up over Fengap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fengap is still in real trouble! Can Mak finish him?
Fengap can't keep his opponent in guard - Mak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fengap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mak lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fengap quite badly. Fengap pulls Mak in close trying to recover. Mak postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fengap on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fengap doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Mak!
Freddy Mak retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaVern Shirley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaVern Shirley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Shirley coming out on top.
Belkofer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shirley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Belkofer thows a body kick. Shirley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shirley feints and as Belkofer raises his hands in defense, Shirley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirley drops back looking for a leg! Belkofer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belkofer manages to kick Shirley off! Shirley jumps back into Belkofer's guard.
Belkofer is trying to keep Shirley in close.
Shirley trying to control the position from guard on top but Belkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shirley preventing the sweep.
Shirley tries to free his leg and advance position but Belkofer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belkofer keeping moving, preventing Shirley from controlling successfully.
Shirley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belkofer keeping moving, preventing Shirley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belkofer is trying to keep Shirley in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shirley.
Belkofer throws a series of punches but Shirley moves out of range.
Shirley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belkofer's waist but Belkofer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shirley off to one side.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaVern Shirley.
Belkofer stuns Shirley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shirley shoots in for a double leg but Belkofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belkofer misses with a low kick as Shirley jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belkofer misses with a looping right.
Belkofer moves out of range as Shirley throws a body kick.
Belkofer misses with a straight right.
Belkofer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shirley.
Belkofer throws a head kick but Shirley moves out of range.
Shirley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shirley is defended easily by Belkofer.
Belkofer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belkofer misses with a straight right.
Shirley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belkofer.
Shirley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Shirley misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirley tries for a takedown but Belkofer circles away easily
and Belkofer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shirley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belkofer is fending him off so far but Shirley persists. Nope, Belkofer circles away and we're back to standing.
Shirley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belkofer.
Shirley shoots in but Belkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shirley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shirley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shirley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shirley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belkofer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shirley shoots in looking for a takedown but Belkofer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belkofer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shirley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shirley looks gassed!
Belkofer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shirley is rocked!
Belkofer throws a right and a left that Shirley avoids nicely.
Shirley is still on wobbly legs! Can Belkofer finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer scores with the left hand. Shirley knows he should have avoided that one.
Shirley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shirley walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a jab when Shirley was well out of range.
Belkofer cracks Shirley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shirley lands a nice shot that snaps Belkofer's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belkofer!
Horrible takedown by Shirley or perhaps it was just good defense by Belkofer which made him look bad.
Shirley seems to have recovered his senses.
Shirley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belkofer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shirley was well out of range. Poor timing from Belkofer.
Belkofer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirley manages to avoid it.
Belkofer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Belkofer catches Shirley right on the button with a cross.
Shirley shoots in looking for a takedown but Belkofer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shirley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belkofer misses with a kick to the body.
Shirley looks to land a right hand but Belkofer moved out of range.
Belkofer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shirley shoots in but no luck this time.
Belkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Belkofer digs a good hook to Shirley's body.
Belkofer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shirley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belkofer!
Shirley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shirley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shirley goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belkofer is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belkofer lands a couple of digs.
Belkofer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer advances to half guard.
Shirley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shirley is breathing heavily.
Belkofer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shirley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shirley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belkofer stands up from half guard.
Shirley moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.
Belkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belkofer throws a looping overhand right but Shirley ducks down to avoid it.
Shirley shoots and misses
and Belkofer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaVern Shirley.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shirley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belkofer as he avoids it easily.
Belkofer connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Belkofer. No joy for Shirley on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belkofer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shirley.
Shirley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belkofer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body kick.
Belkofer misses with a hook.
Belkofer lands a jab.
Belkofer thumps Shirley with a low kick.
Belkofer circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Shirley drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Belkofer follows Shirley to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Belkofer!
David Belkofer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes to the cage accompanied by EYELID - REGENERATE. Reynolds has chosen Can't take the sky from me as his entrance music. Don Key has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Key throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Key. Key obviously looking to wear him down.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Key chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Key clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Key is trying to force a seperation but Reynolds has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key lands a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Key misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reynolds can't get the takedown.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
A short left from Key.
Key pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Key finish him?
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Don Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mal Reynolds.
BOOM! Key lands a beautiful left hook that drops Reynolds. Reynolds tries to recover but Key is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Reynolds lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Key!
Don Key is the new welterweight champion!
Don Key gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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