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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laszlo Papp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Dael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laszlo Papp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hero Dael!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Papp.
Dael misses with a body kick.
Papp digs a good hook to Dael's body.
Dael lands the left hand.
Dael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papp.
Dael misses with a few strikes there.
Dael misses with a wild body shot.
Dael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papp moves away from the strike by Dael.
Papp scores with a push kick.
Dael throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papp.
Dael throws a left and a right that both miss
and Papp counters with a stiff right hand.
Papp looks to land a combination but Dael avoids it well.
Papp cracks a nice hook into Dael's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dael feints a jab promting Papp to slip. Dael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Papp slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dael.
Papp checks a leg kick.
Dael takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papp.
Dael misses with a combination
and Papp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dael motions for Papp to come forward. Dael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dael throws a body punch but Papp moves out of range.
Hero Dael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papp misses with a leg kick.
Dael takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papp lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dael throws a nice looking combination but Papp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dael circles away quickly and effectively.
Papp throws a leg kick that misses.
Dael doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dael swings widly with a right hand
and Papp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dael circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Dael misses.
Dael looks to throw the jab but Papp is out of range.
Papp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dael misses with a lunging right hand
and Papp counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papp closes the distance but Dael moves to the side
and Dael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papp checks a low kick from Dael.
Dael throws a series of punches but Papp moves out of range.
Dael throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dael takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dael has had enough of the clinch but Papp keeps him there for the moment.
Papp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dael tries to circle away but Papp has him pinned against the cage.
Dael is trying to break free.
Papp is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dael can't fight it off and eventually Papp manages to take the fight to the floor. Dael looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dael is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dael can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papp controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papp trying to control but Dael is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papp is looking to work some ground and pound but Dael has wrist control.
Dael is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Papp is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laszlo Papp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dael throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papp moves out of range of the body kick from Dael.
Dael misses with a wild body shot.
Dael scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dael misses with a series of wild punches.
Dael throws a series of punches but Papp moves out of range.
Dael works over Papp's head and body with a nice combination.
Papp misses with a low kick.
Papp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dael throws a hook but Papp avoids it easily.
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!
Papp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dael takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dael throws a nice looking combination but Papp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papp tried to score with a low kick but Dael checks it.
Dael fails to land with a series of punches.
Dael misses the shot to the body.
Papp swinging wildly here.
Dael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dael throws a lazy head kick
and Papp counters with a nice leg kick.
Dael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dael misses with a left hand
and Papp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dael's knee momentarily.
Dael with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Papp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dael swats away the attempt to clinch by Papp.
Dael misses with a hook
and Papp counters with a good, hard body kick but Dael shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Papp.
Papp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dael moves away.
Dael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Papp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dael tries to land a front kick but Papp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dael lands an overhand right.
Dael scores with a decent looking hook.
Dael throws a front kick aimed at Papp's knee but Papp avoids it well.
Dael looks to score with a jab to the body but Papp is just out of range.
Papp dips to his left and cracks Dael with an uppercut!
Dael takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dael throws a head kick but Papp moves out of range.
Papp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papp.
Papp throws a low kick but Dael avoids it.
Papp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dael moves away.
Papp lands a leg kick that knocks Dael off balance momentarily.
Dael throws a lazy head kick
and Papp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papp has managed to clinch.
Dael is trying to break the clinch but Papp has him pressed against the cage.
Dael is trying to push Papp away but Papp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dael.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Papp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Papp.
Dael is breathing heavily.
Dael can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Papp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laszlo Papp dominated that second round.
That's time! Papp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Dael.
Laszlo Papp is winning the standup battle so far.
Papp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dael is able to avoid easily.
Papp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papp dodges the punch combination from Dael.
Dael keeps the fight on the outside.
Papp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dael throws a head kick that misses.
Papp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papp clinches with his opponent.
Papp stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dael has had enough of the clinch but Papp keeps him there for the moment.
Papp can't find room to land a body shot as Dael controls the action.
Papp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Papp lands a hook that snaps the head of Dael backwards.
Dael is trying to break free.
Dael is trying to force a seperation but Papp has the dominant position.
Dael is trying to break the clinch but Papp is controlling him.
Papp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dael is trying to push Papp away but Papp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dael has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dael's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dael blocks a body shot from Papp.
Papp pushes off an throws an elbow but Dael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Papp prevents Dael from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dael wants to break free but Papp has control.
Papp breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Dael misses.
Dael falls off balance throwing a combination
and Papp counters with a left and a right that stings Dael.
Papp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dael's head backwards.
Dael throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papp.
Dael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papp counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papp cracks Dael with an open hand slap.
Dael misses with the combination.
Dael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papp just misses with a punch to the body.
Dael throws a push kick but Papp slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dael does no damage.
Papp misses with a wild body shot.
Dael chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papp can pounce on him.
Dael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papp.
Dael lands a head shot.
Papp scores with a leg kick.
Papp scores with a nice head shot.
Papp throws a nice head kick!
Laszlo Papp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papp punishes Dael's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dael throws out the jab.
Hero Dael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papp was well out of range. Poor timing from Dael.
Papp gets a clinch.
Papp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daels head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papp slips a jab and a cross from Dael.
Laszlo Papp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papp tries to clinch up but Dael circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papp scores with a three punch combo!
Papp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dael. Dael circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dael is rocked!
Dael lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laszlo Papp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papp 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laszlo Papp!
Laszlo Papp decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sergei Mironov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Ball!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mironov drops Ball with a beautiful combination! Ball stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mironov is looking for the KO!
Ball is rocked!
It looks like Willie Ball has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball slips under a jab from Mironov.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Mironov finish him?
Mironov connects with a nice cross there... Ball is looking wobbly and Mironov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ball to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mironov jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Mironov!
A very excited looking Sergei Mironov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zivojin Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedkhan Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Second Rendez-Vouz. On his way into the cage it seems that Zivojin Miric has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zivojin Miric seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zivojin Miric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magomedkhan Han!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Han sprawls well. Han wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miric gets slowly back to his feet.
Han misses with a leg kick
and Miric counters with a two punch combo.
Miric fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miric shoots in and bounces Han off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Han wants to stand and escape but Miric is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Han wants to get back to his feet but Miric is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miric is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zivojin Miric just wasn't active enough.
Miric fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han keeps the fight on the outside.
Han throws a low kick, looking for Miric's leg but Miric calmly moves out of range.
Han throws a right and a left that Miric avoids nicely.
Han tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Han tries to work over Miric's front leg with a kick but Miric checks it.
Miric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miric moves out of range of the leg kick from Han.
Miric tries to clinch but Han moves out of range.
Magomedkhan Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Han pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Han tries to bum rush Miric with a series of wild strikes but Miric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Han misses with a few strikes there.
Miric takes the fight into the clinch.
Han fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Han misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Han gets underhooks to prevent Miric's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zivojin Miric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miric throws an elbow but it misses.
Han scores with a shoulder strike.
Miric lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Han backwards.
Han doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Han misses with a punch to the body.
Miric lands a left hand.
Han gets through Miric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Han is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Han gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miric.
Han has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric is trying to break the clinch but Han is controlling him.
Han has a couple of punches blocked by Miric.
Han pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Miric does it's job there.
Han throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miric counters with a nice uppercut.
Miric lands a nice looking body shot.
Miric moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Magomedkhan Han has been cut.
Han fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Han throws a solid leg kick but Miric takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Han.
Han has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miric finds it's way round the side to connect with Han's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miric clinches up against the cage.
Han wants to get back to striking at distance but Miric won't allow it.
Miric lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Han wants to get back to his feet but Miric passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Miric seems content to control.
Miric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Han sees it coming and defends easily.
Han wants to get back to his feet.
Miric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Han is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miric landing shots from mount.
Miric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Han really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miric. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miric has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Han's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zivojin Miric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magomedkhan Han's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Han takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Han lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miric drops Han with a right and a left! Miric comes rushing in but Han regains his composure and manages to keep Miric in guard.
Han is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miric slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Han is still in real trouble! Can Miric finish him?
Miric content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Han is trying to get back to his feet.
Miric lands a strong strike to the head of Han. That's dazed him! Miric looking to finish here. Han is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Miric lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zivojin Miric!
Zivojin Miric decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Cezary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Milivojevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davor Milivojevic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cezary Cezary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davor Milivojevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cezary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Milivojevic's waist but Milivojevic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cezary off to one side.
Milivojevic slips under a jab.
Milivojevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Milivojevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milivojevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cezary was well out of range. Poor timing from Milivojevic.
A telegraphed right hand from Milivojevic misses the target.
Jab, jab by Milivojevic - just one landing.
It looks like Cezary Cezary has been cut.
Cezary misses the jab.
Milivojevic throws a head kick but Cezary moves out of range.
Milivojevic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milivojevic misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milivojevic.
Milivojevic lands a big head kick that sends Cezary tumbling to the mat! Milivojevic takes a step backwards and waves Cezary back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Look low, kick high! Milivojevic uses the oldest trick in the book to send Cezary tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Milivojevic is absolutely delighted - when Cezary wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Davor Milivojevic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Enis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Enis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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Basic striking
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curtis Enis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers drives through with a takedown into Enis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers distracts Enis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers is in close to Enis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Enis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Enis's head.
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogers distracts Enis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Enis has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers cracks Enis with a solid left hand.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enis on the ground.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers cracks Enis with a solid left hand.
Enis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Enis looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers distracts Enis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers works over Enis with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers stands up over Enis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Enis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Enis's brow.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Enis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Enis's legs - danger averted.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Enis has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers works over Enis with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers works over Enis with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Enis's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Enis has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers cracks Enis with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers stands up over Enis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers cracks Enis with a solid left hand.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers stands up over Enis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Rogers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rogers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Enis to the ground. Rogers is now in Enis's guard.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Enis has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers postures up in Enis's guard and throws a big left but Enis blocks it.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers is in close to Enis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enis has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Enis is breathing heavily.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enis can do to turn this around?
Rogers landing with the ground and pound.
Enis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers is in close to Enis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Enis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. Enis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by Enis!
Rogers trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Enis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers stands up over Enis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogers is working Enis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Enis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers stands up over Enis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogers works over Enis with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Enis looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers stands up over Enis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Enis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Enis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Rogers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rogers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rogers lands a few punches from side control.
Enis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers working the ground and pound from side control.
Rogers lands a nice forearm strike.
Rogers cracks Enis with a big right hand but Enis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rogers cracks Enis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rogers cracks Enis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Enis is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.
Enis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scoring with punches and elbows.
Enis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers is working Enis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rogers cracks Enis with a big right hand but Enis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Enis to see if he's OK.
Enis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Enis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Enis taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Enis to see if he's OK.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Enis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rogers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Enis some visible discomfort.
Rogers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Enis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enis taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Rogers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rogers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rogers is chipping away with strikes.
Rogers cracks Enis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rogers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Enis down.
Enis taking a bit of punishment here - Rogers scoring with strikes.
Rogers looks up at the clock and then as Enis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rogers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers grinds an elbow into Enis's temple.
Rogers grinds an elbow into Enis's temple.
Enis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers cracks Enis with a big right hand but Enis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Enis down.
Enis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Enis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rogers working the ground and pound from side control.
Enis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rogers connects with a decent elbow.
Enis is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Rogers's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Enis down.
Rogers lands a few punches from side control.
Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Enis to see if he's OK.
Enis is looking for a sweep.
Rogers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rogers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Rogers lands an elbow.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Enis to see if he's OK.
Enis is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rogers working the body and head with strikes.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enis struggling a bit here.
Rogers lands a few punches from side control.
Curtis Enis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Enis down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Rogers!
A victorious Red Rogers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adama Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adama Sailo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Sailo.
Couture manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sailo is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
Sailo trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sailo manages to get himself to full guard.
Coutureis looking to pass into half guard but Sailo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sailo is in guard.
Sailo wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Couture controlling the position.
Sailo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sailo is aware though and is defending well.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing Sailo from standing up.
Couture trying to strike off his back.
Sailo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sailo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailo wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couture is on top in guard.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sailo on the ground.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailo is retaining full guard.
Couture is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Couture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sailo keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couture won't allow Sailo to get back to his feet.
Sailo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Couture is one step ahead there.
Couture lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture trying to control but Sailo is working from the bottom.
Couture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Couture tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailo is retaining full guard.
Sailo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Couture makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Couture lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture stands and throws Sailo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sailo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sailo keeps working.
Sailo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couture's best efforts.
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sailo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Couture slows the pace down in half guard.
Couture looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Couture there.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Couture is trying to work for a kimura but Sailo is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Couture is trying to control. Sailo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sailo is trying to stand.
Couture wants to control but Sailo is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sailo is trying to stand up here but Couture is controlling him well.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Couture moves into full mount! Sailo won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sailo is trying to buck Couture off.
Couture working away.
Couture wants to control but Sailo is keeping him busy.
Sailo is trying to improve his position.
Sailo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Couture has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Couture trying to control the position but Sailo is working away.
Sailo prevents Couture from moving into mount.
Couture controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Couture taking a breather here.
Sailo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couture's best efforts.
Couture trying to control the action but Sailo is working from the bottom.
Sailo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Couture wants to free his trapped foot but Sailo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Couture in particular looking to stall.
Sailo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is just content to waste time from the top position. Sailo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Couture working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sailo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couture controls the pace.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Randy Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sailo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Couture has gone for a leg lock! Sailo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Couture's guard.
Couture looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sailo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Sailo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailo won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adama Sailo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture pushes Sailo up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture successfully pulls guard.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Sailo defends easily.
Couture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sailo lands with a good body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Couture.
Couture working the head and body with strikes.
Sailo is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it.
Sailo is trying to buck Couture off.
Couture taking a breather here.
Couture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sailo's legs.
Sailo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couture's best efforts.
Couture is just content to waste time from the top position. Sailo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Sailo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sailo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Couture's guard.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sailo wants to stand and escape but instead Couture has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sailo is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
Sailo wants to stand but Couture is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailo can't keep his opponent in guard - Couture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sailo wants to get back to full guard.
Sailo looking for submissions off his back.
Sailo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sailo tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Couture slows the pace down in half guard.
Couture is just content to waste time from the top position. Sailo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
Sailo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Sailo is keeping the position.
Couture distracts Sailo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture trying to control but Sailo is working from the bottom.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Sailo is keeping the position.
Sailo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Couture gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Couture is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sailo being controlled here, momentarily.
Couture postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sailo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Couture, into his guard.
Couture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adama Sailo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sailo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
An out of breath Randy Couture thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rickets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickets has chosen Ellie Goulding - Lights as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glover Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Rickets!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira checks a leg kick nicely.
Rickets displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A lazy left from Rickets finds it's target.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Rickets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira throws a combination that misses
and Rickets counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Rickets catches Teixeira right on the button with a cross.
Rickets shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teixeira eats them both and turns towards Rickets to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rickets keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rickets fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Rickets cracks Teixeira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rickets scores with a head kick. Teixeira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rickets throws a series of punches but Teixeira moves out of range.
Rickets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Rickets. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Rickets - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a takedown
and Rickets counters with a stiff right hand.
Teixeira fails with the takedown
and Rickets counters with a three punch combo that has Teixeira backing up. Teixeira nods at Rickets to acknowledge the strikes.
Teixeira shoots and misses
and Rickets counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Rickets. Those never looked like landing.
Rickets swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chris Rickets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira moves in looking to clinch but Rickets pushes him off.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rickets feints a jab promting Teixeira to slip. Rickets then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Teixeira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Teixeira dodges the punch combination from Rickets.
A right-left combo lands from Rickets.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rickets looks to land a combination. Teixeira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A bone on bone clash there as Teixeira blocks the leg kick.
Chris Rickets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Rickets.
Rickets rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teixeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rickets lands a jab-cross combination.
Rickets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rickets.
Teixeira is looking to clinch.
Rickets is working the combinations to good effect here.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Teixeira throws a body kick that misses.
Rickets displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira with a poor takedown
and Rickets cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teixeira is looking to clinch.
Rickets is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Teixeira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Rickets lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teixeira doesn't seem phased though.
Rickets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rickets circles away.
Teixeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rickets wants to land a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Rickets circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rickets throws a leg kick but Teixeira checks it.
Rickets shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teixeira eats them both and turns towards Rickets to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rickets throws a right hand that Teixeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Teixeira also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickets smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rickets stalks Teixeira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Teixeira's face. Teixeira staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickets throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teixeira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rickets counters with a straight right hand.
Rickets moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rickets misses with a double jab.
Rickets moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Teixeira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rickets misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rickets misses with a combination
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Rickets lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rickets dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rickets lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Chris Rickets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teixeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rickets lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teixeira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rickets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teixeira.
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Teixeira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rickets throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rickets lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teixeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teixeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teixeira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teixeira fails with the takedown
and Rickets counters with a series of strikes. Teixeira will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickets will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rickets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teixeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rickets throws a nice looking combination but Teixeira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rickets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teixeira wants to clinch.
Teixeira walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a head kick.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt
and Rickets counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rickets fails to land with a series of punches.
Rickets fails to land with a series of punches.
Rickets displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Teixeira closes the distance and clinches up with Rickets, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes Rickets against the cage but Rickets circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rickets scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rickets throws a one two combo.
Rickets slaps away a takedown attempt from Teixeira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glover Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickets misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Teixeira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickets is trying to push Teixeira away but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teixeira tries to pull guard but Rickets won't allow it.
Teixeira is trying to break the clinch but Rickets has him pressed against the cage.
Rickets is trying to break the clinch but Teixeira is controlling him.
Teixeira can't break the clinch.
Teixeira prevents Rickets from breaking the clinch.
Rickets breaks the clinch.
Teixeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rickets finds it's way round the side to connect with Teixeira's head.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Rickets moves out of range.
Rickets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teixeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Rickets circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira moves out of range of the leg kick from Rickets.
Rickets looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rickets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rickets tries to keep at a distance but Teixeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teixeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rickets misses with a two punch combination.
Rickets misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rickets throws a low kick but Teixeira avoids it.
Rickets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rickets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Rickets bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rickets scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rickets cracks Teixeira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Rickets.
Teixeira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rickets swivels and escapes.
Teixeira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Rickets finds it's target.
Rickets throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teixeira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rickets misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teixeira has his takedown stuffed
and Teixeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Teixeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rickets's waist but Rickets gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Teixeira off to one side.
Rickets scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rickets misses with a low kick.
Rickets scores with a one two! Teixeira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rickets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rickets throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rickets lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Teixeira walks into a left hand.
Teixeira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickets throws a series of punches but Teixeira moves out of range.
Rickets scores with a punch to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Rickets as Teixeira shoots in.
Rickets defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Teixeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teixeira with a poor takedown
and Rickets counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira drops his hands momentarily and Rickets takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rickets lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Rickets lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickets misses with a two punch combination.
Rickets uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teixeira has time to react.
Teixeira checks the leg kick.
Rickets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rickets throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glover Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickets misses with a few strikes there.
Rickets bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teixeira's head.
Teixeira shoots for a takedown but Rickets saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rickets as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Rickets.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Rickets bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Rickets.
Teixeira shoots and misses
and Rickets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rickets moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rickets lands a two punch combo.
Rickets tried to score with a low kick but Teixeira checks it.
Rickets connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickets lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rickets throws out a leg kick but Teixeira moves out of range and Rickets only half commits.
A left and a right from Rickets both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Rickets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rickets 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Rickets!
An out of breath Chris Rickets thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Hitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by P.I.M.P By 50 Cent Ft Snoop Dogg. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hitter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hitter.
Hitter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavy Hitter.
Jones wants to slow Hitter down by chopping away at his legs.
Hitter with a poor takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hitter.
Jones 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.
Hitter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hitter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Hitter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitter is one step ahead there.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitter on the ground.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitter is one step ahead there.
Hitter postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Hitter trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
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.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitter stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones pulls Hitter in close to prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hitter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Hitter slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hitter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hitter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hitter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heavy Hitter!
Post fight, an emotional Heavy Hitter said 'I hugged-ed him til he became a ghost. Go away scary ghost!'.
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