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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Creyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creyes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Infection. Haiki Masatupo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Creyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creyes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masatupo counters with a straight right hand.
Masatupo rushes Creyes and presses him up against the cage.
Masatupo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masatupo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creyes tries to sprawl but Masatupo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Masatupo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Creyes sees it coming and defends easily.
Masatupo uses his free foot to push down on Creyes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Creyes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
BOOM! Masatupo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masatupo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Creyes is surviving well by controlling Masatupo's body position as best he can.
Masatupo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Creyes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Creyes shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masatupo controlling his opponent.
Masatupo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Creyes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Creyes pushes Masatupo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masatupo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masatupo trying to control the position but Creyes is working away.
Masatupo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Masatupo lands some shots froms side control.
Masatupo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Creyes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Masatupo yanks on the arm and Creyes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Masatupo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haiki Masatupo!
In his post fight interview, Haiki Masatupo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Costas Kafenzakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Costas Kafenzakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafenzakis clinches up against the cage.
Kafenzakis is trying to push St Pierre away but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kafenzakis lands an elbow just above St Pierre 's eye.
Kafenzakis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kafenzakis.
Kafenzakis lands a left hand.
St Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kafenzakis's elbow.
St Pierre is trying to pull guard but Kafenzakis has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Pierre looks gassed!
Kafenzakis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kafenzakis dodges an elbow strike from St Pierre.
Kafenzakis is trying to push St Pierre away but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Pierre prevents Kafenzakis from breaking the clinch.
Kafenzakis wants to break free but St Pierre has control.
Kafenzakis lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Kafenzakis is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kafenzakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kafenzakis working hard to break the clinch.
Kafenzakis is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
Kafenzakis presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kafenzakis stalling in the clinch.
Kafenzakis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
Kafenzakis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Kafenzakis manages to get underhooks.
Costas Kafenzakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges St Pierre.
Kafenzakis is trying to break free.
Kafenzakis just leaning against St Pierre, taking a breather.
Kafenzakis has had enough of the clinch but St Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
Kafenzakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kafenzakis drops St Pierre with a beautiful combination! St Pierre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kafenzakis is looking for the KO!
St Pierre is rocked!
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre is holding his hands too far apart here. Kafenzakis throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! St Pierre is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Costas Kafenzakis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Owen Poll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyer has chosen Spitfire-Prodigy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Poll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Dyer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poll clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dyer.
Dyer keeps control of Poll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poll's efforts to push away.
Poll tries to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling the position.
Poll is pressed up against the cage. Dyer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poll down to the mat. Poll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poll tried to score with a low kick but Dyer checks it.
Dyer checks a leg kick.
Dyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Poll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dyer doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Poll.
Poll throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Poll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Poll cracks Dyer with an open hand slap.
Dyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poll scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poll.
A combination from Poll does no damage.
Dyer dives in and grabs Poll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poll pushes down on Dyer's head and hops out.
Owen Poll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dyer.
Poll tests Dyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyer.
Dyer clinches with his opponent.
Poll takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dyer taking a breather.
Poll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dyer is rocked!
Poll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyer has him pressed against the cage.
Dyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Poll finish him?
Dyer tries for a takedown but Poll manages to get underhooks.
Dyer has Poll pressed against the cage, preventing Poll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poll tries to land a knee to the head but Dyer blocks with his arms.
Poll is trying to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling him.
Poll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poll wants to break free but Dyer has control.
Poll tries to break free but Dyer pushes him back against the cage.
Poll tries to circle away but Dyer has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dyer has him pressed against the cage.
Poll is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poll is trying to break free.
Poll using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poll lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dyer to his knees! Poll keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Poll!
Our winner, Owen Poll, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dantavious McJuckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McJuckett comes to the cage accompanied by "Sinister Kid" The Black Keys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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223 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dantavious McJuckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ice Man!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man scores with a jab to the body.
McJuckett moves away from the strike by Man.
McJuckett is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McJuckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
McJuckett connects with an inside leg kick.
McJuckett connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man ducks under a wild hook from McJuckett.
Man misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McJuckett throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McJuckett thuds his shin into the meat of Man's side.
McJuckett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McJuckett connects with an inside leg kick.
McJuckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man looks gassed!
McJuckett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McJuckett showed some decent athleticism there.
McJuckett looks to land a strike but Man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
McJuckett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McJuckett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McJuckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McJuckett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McJuckett 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.
McJuckett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
McJuckett tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
McJuckett is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McJuckett content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
McJuckett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man trying to control here.
McJuckett is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McJuckett throws a strike but Man avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing McJuckett from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett sitting in guard here, content to control.
McJuckett wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McJuckett postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
McJuckett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McJuckett wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett dominated that round.
That's time! McJuckett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McJuckett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McJuckett has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Nice elbow from McJuckett.
It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
McJuckett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
McJuckett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McJuckett walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crunch! McJuckett slams his shin into Man's torso.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by McJuckett. That's going to slow Man down.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McJuckett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man is breathing heavily.
McJuckett lands with a nice body punch.
Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Man if he has to take too many more of those.
McJuckett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man is rocked!
Look low, kick high! McJuckett uses the oldest trick in the book to send Man tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! McJuckett is absolutely delighted - when Man wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dantavious McJuckett!
Dantavious McJuckett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fouad Chabib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Alkofer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fouad Chabib!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alkofer.
Chabib dodges the punch combination from Alkofer.
Alkofer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chabib shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alkofer sprawls well. Alkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chabib gets slowly back to his feet.
Alkofer scores with a hook to the body. Chabib takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alkofer lands the left hand.
No luck for Chabib with that takedown attempt.
Chabib misses with a takedown attempt - Alkofer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dennis Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fouad Chabib.
Alkofer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alkofer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkofer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chabib.
Chabib looks gassed!
Alkofer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Alkofer. Those never looked like landing.
Alkofer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabib shoots in looking for a takedown. Alkofer tries to sprawl out of it but Chabib keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alkofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alkofer tries to bum rush Chabib with a series of wild strikes but Chabib uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alkofer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chabib looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chabib fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chabib dodges the punch combination from Alkofer.
Alkofer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chabib back to the cage. Alkofer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alkofer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alkofer.
Alkofer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkofer lands the left hand.
Chabib is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabib has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Alkofer.
Chabib is still on wobbly legs! Can Alkofer finish him?
Alkofer is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Chabib like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Chabib from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fronk Mor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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280 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fronk Mor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis DeYoung!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mor enables DeYoung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DeYoung preventing the sweep.
DeYoung trying to control but Mor is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dennis DeYoung was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mor shoots and misses
and DeYoung counters with a takedown into side control.
DeYoung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
DeYoung wants to control but Mor is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
DeYoung is looking to take a break and control but Mor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeYoung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mor is trying to get back to half guard.
Mor sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mor actively working from the bottom here.
DeYoung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mor wants to control but DeYoung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeYoung tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mor tries to get to full guard but DeYoung has control of the leg.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but Mor defending well.
Mor tries to roll over but DeYoung keeps him under control.
Mor is staying active underneath DeYoung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeYoung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mor trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mor fails with a takedown attempt.
Mor shoots in for a takedown but DeYoung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fronk Mor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mor with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeYoung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DeYoung pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeYoung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mor is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeYoung tightens his grip and picks Mor up, before dumping him to the ground. Mor manages to land in guard.
DeYoung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeYoung connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeYoung throwing strikes but missing.
Mor working for a triangle but DeYoung defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeYoung chips away with some ground and pound.
DeYoung tries to free his leg and advance position but Mor is retaining full guard.
DeYoung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
Mor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeYoung stopping the sweep attempt from Mor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeYoung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeYoung throws a big elbow that misses.
DeYoung wants to control from the top but Mor keeps moving.
Dennis DeYoung has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mor misses with a takedown
and DeYoung counters with a single leg into guard. Mor didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeYoung is looking to stand up but Mor won't let him.
DeYoung landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeYoung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mor!
DeYoung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mor tries for a kimura but DeYoung is defending well.
DeYoung is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis DeYoung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeYoung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dennis DeYoung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeYoung with a nice head shot there.
DeYoung postures up.
DeYoung landing some decent shots from guard.
Mor has his foot on DeYoung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeYoung works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. DeYoung is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mor.
Mor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by DeYoung.
DeYoung stands up and beckons Mor to his feet.
DeYoung feints and as Mor raises his hands in defense, DeYoung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeYoung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mor is looking for a triangle but DeYoung pushes his legs off easily.
Mor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeYoung defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeYoung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeYoung throwing strikes but missing.
DeYoung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mor holds on and takes a little breather.
Mor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
DeYoung won't allow Mor to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung trying to control but Mor is working from the bottom.
Dennis DeYoung has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
DeYoung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mor on his heels. He'll look to pass Mor's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeYoung postures up.
DeYoung wants to get up but he can't break Mor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeYoung postures up in Mor's guard and throws a big left but Mor blocks it.
Mor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and DeYoung is now in half guard.
Mor is looking to improve his position.
DeYoung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mor defending well though.
Mor has his hands clasped together around DeYoung's back. He's all about the action.
DeYoung trying to control the action but Mor is working from the bottom.
Mor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeYoung is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mor looking for submissions off his back.
DeYoung working Mor over with strikes.
DeYoung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mor trying to hold on to DeYoung's head to control him but DeYoung postures up.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but Mor defending well.
DeYoung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mor gets full guard.
Mor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeYoung throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
DeYoung throwing strikes from guard but Mor blocks nicely.
Mor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dennis DeYoung hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
DeYoung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeYoung passes Mor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mor regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeYoung tries to free his leg and advance position but Mor is retaining full guard.
DeYoung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mor's guard.
DeYoung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mor's head.
Mor works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis DeYoung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeYoung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeYoung wants to pass the guard but Mor is keeping the position.
Mor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeYoung!
Mor has hold of DeYoung's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and DeYoung manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DeYoung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DeYoung has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeYoung is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeYoung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mor looking to secure an arm triangle but DeYoung defends it well.
Mor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DeYoung can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeYoung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mor.
DeYoung is desperately trying to improve his position but Mor has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung tries to hold on but Mor pushes him away.
DeYoung tries to improve his position but instead Mor has taken his back!
Mor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DeYoung defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeYoung turns into Mor and is now in his guard.
DeYoung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeYoung trying to control the position from guard on top but Mor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeYoung preventing the sweep.
Mor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeYoung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung trying to control but Mor is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dennis DeYoung wasn't active enough on the ground.
DeYoung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeYoung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeYoung won't allow Mor to sweep him here.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
Mor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeYoung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeYoung landing some decent shots from guard.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mor looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeYoung is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeYoung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mor is looking for a triangle but DeYoung pushes his legs off easily.
DeYoung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennis DeYoung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mor keeping moving, preventing DeYoung from controlling successfully.
Mor controls DeYoung momentarily but DeYoung frees himself.
DeYoung wants to control from the top but Mor keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fronk Mor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dennis DeYoung wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mor misses with a takedown attempt
so DeYoung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 Fronk Mor.
Well DeYoung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis DeYoung!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dennis DeYoung made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Traks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakitu Michichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Traks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakitu Michichi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traks misses with a head kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Traks enables Michichi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Traks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Michichi passes Traks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Michichi working over Traks with some ground and pound. Traks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Traks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michichi is trying to control. Traks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michichi is working for a submission of some sort.
Traks has hold of Michichi's hands but Michichi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michichi is working away from the top position though.
Michichi trying to control the action but Traks is working from the bottom.
Michichi tries to pass to full mount but Traks defends it.
Traks taking some punishment here, with Michichi in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michichi trying to pass the guard but Traks defending well.
Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.
Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.
Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.
Michichi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Traks's head.
Traks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Michichi seems content to control.
Traks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Traks looking for submissions off his back.
Michichi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michichi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michichi is keen to just control but Traks is a slippery customer.
Michichi passes into side control, despite Traks's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Michichi is trying to get an arm triangle but Traks is defending well.
Michichi is putting a hurting on Traks here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michichi grinds an elbow into Traks's temple.
Michichi working away.
Traks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Traks trying to control from the bottom.
Michichi is trying to control. Traks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Traks tries to get to full guard but Michichi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michichi slips a nice elbow through Traks's hands, connecting with Traks's forehead.
Traks is staying active underneath Michichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michichi is looking for a kimura but Traks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michichi to get the leverage.
Michichi controlling the action here.
Michichi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Traks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Michichi seems content to control.
Michichi is trying to work for a kimura but Traks is defending well.
Michichi is trying to control. Traks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michichi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Michichi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Traks is looking for a sweep. Michichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michichi trying to mount his opponent but Traks defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.
Michichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Traks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Michichi.
Michichi trying to control the action but Traks is working from the bottom.
Michichi is trying to work for a kimura but Traks is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michichi lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Traks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michichi pulls his head out easily.
Traks gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakitu Michichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michichi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Traks quickly recovers to half guard.
Michichi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michichi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Traks has hold of Michichi's hands but Michichi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Traks gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michichi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michichi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michichi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michichi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Traks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michichi has managed to get both his arms back between Traks's legs - danger averted.
Traks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michichi is aware though and is defending well.
Michichi advances to half guard.
Michichi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Michichi thows a huge punch but Traks dodges it nicely.
Traks wants to control but Michichi passes into side.
Michichi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Traks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michichi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Traks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michichi working over Traks with some ground and pound. Traks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michichi working the head and body with strikes.
Traks looking for submissions off his back.
Traks tries to roll over but Michichi keeps him under control.
Michichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Traks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Michichi.
Michichi trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michichi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Michichi tries to pass to full mount but Traks defends it.
Michichi wants to work for an arm triangle but Traks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michichi drops an elbow to the side of Traks's head.
Traks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michichi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Traks tries to get to full guard but Michichi has control of the leg.
Michichi working over Traks with some ground and pound. Traks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michichi is working away from the top position though.
Michichi wants to pass the guard but Traks is defending well.
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. Michichi connects with a nice short shot to Traks's temple.
Michichi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Traks!
Michichi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traks tries to hold on but Michichi postures up.
Traks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michichi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Traks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Michichi! Traks is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nakitu Michichi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Grendel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazardi's entrance music is Evanescence - Going Under . A fine choice. Grendel has chosen Rjd2 - Ghostwriter as his entrance music. Azman Hazardi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Grendel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grendel.
Hazardi tries to clinch but Grendel moves out of range.
Grendel misses with the combination.
Hazardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grendel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazardi somewhat.
Hazardi throws a right hand that misses
and Grendel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Grendel does no damage.
Hazardi tries to clinch up.
Grendel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hazardi.
Hazardi slips under a jab from Grendel.
Grendel scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazardi wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Grendel as Hazardi shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grendel throws out a loose jab but Hazardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hazardi!
Grendel throws a looping overhand right but Hazardi ducks down to avoid it.
Hazardi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grendel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grendel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grendel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azman Hazardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grendel with a hook.
Hazardi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grendel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazardi somewhat.
Hazardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grendel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grendel lands with a straight right. Hazardi didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Grendel misses.
Hazardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grendel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazardi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hazardi is rocked!
Hazardi tries to get into range but Grendel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hazardi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Grendel scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Grendel!
George Grendel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leznar comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ by Ghostface Killah. Cong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jibbs - King Kong kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leznar shoots for a double leg takedown but Cong sprawls well. He's pushed Leznar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schlock Leznar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cong misses with a right hand
and Leznar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cong throws a jab but it's blocked by Leznar.
Leznar moves out of range as Cong strikes.
Leznar shoots in for a takedown but Cong shows good takedown defense.
Cong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Leznar finds it's way through Cong's defenses.
Leznar shoots in for a double leg but Cong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schlock Leznar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leznar staying out of range there.
Leznar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cong swinging wildly here.
Leznar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leznar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong missing with a left hand there. Leznar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leznar misses with a wild body shot.
Leznar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leznar there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Schlock Leznar has been cut.
Cong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leznar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leznar moves out of range as Cong strikes.
Leznar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leznar shoots and misses
and Cong counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cong lands a jab to the head.
Leznar is breathing heavily.
Cong works Leznar's body with a nice hook.
Cong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leznar sprawling to the canvas! Leznar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cong finish him?!
Leznar is rocked!
Leznar loses concentration momentarily and Cong pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Leznar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cong finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Cong!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Cong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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