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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Handy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Handy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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79 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Handy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head.
Handy throws a series of punches but Apple moves out of range.
Apple is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Handy.
Apple is rocked!
It looks like Iphone Apple has been cut.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apple is still on wobbly legs! Can Handy finish him?
Handy throws a series of punches but Apple moves out of range.
Apple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Handy leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Handy swinging wildly here.
Apple seems to have recovered his senses.
Handy is breathing heavily.
Apple wants to clinch up but Handy keeps it at a distance.
Manny Handy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handy throws a body kick that misses.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Handy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Handy circles away.
Handy swinging wildly here.
Handy throws a body punch but Apple moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Handy misses.
Handy throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Handy misses.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Handy throws an off balance right hand
and Apple counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Handy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manny Handy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apple throws a leg kick but Handy moved away.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Handy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Handy. Those never looked like landing.
Handy stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Manny Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apple slips a jab from Handy.
Handy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apple.
Apple takes the fight into the clinch.
Handy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Handy has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Handy wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Handy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Handy is defending well for now.
Apple landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Apple breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple moves into the clinch.
Handy avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple breaks from the clinch.
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Handy misses with an uppercut. Apple saw that one coming.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apple walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple has managed to clinch.
Apple's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Handy is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Handy managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple manages to break the clinch.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Handy's calf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apple jumps guard and drags Handy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple is trying to keep Handy in close.
Apple is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Handy is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iphone Apple will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iphone Apple's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Handy pushes him off.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Handy pushes him off.
Handy misses with a hook.
Handy throws a head kick that misses.
Handy keeps the fight on the outside.
Handy throws a right and a left that Apple avoids nicely.
Handy misses with the combination.
Handy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apple moves away.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Handy pushes him off.
Apple dodges the punch combination from Handy.
Apple connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apple has managed to clinch.
Apple throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handy blocks it with crossed arms.
Handy avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Handy tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Apple utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Apple keeps control of Handy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Handy avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handy.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Handy wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Apple is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handy's efforts to push away.
Apple tries to score a body lock takedown but Handy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manny Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handy.
A frustrated look appears on Handy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple has Handy pressed against the cage, preventing Handy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Handy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple lands a knee to the body.
Handy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Handy after a bit of a struggle.
Handy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Handy throws an off balance right hand
and Apple counters with a good low kick that Handy was not able to check.
Handy stuffs the takedown.
Apple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handy swinging wildly here.
Manny Handy is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy throws a shot from downtown. Apple moves away and avoids it.
Apple is looking to clinch but Handy is avoiding it.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple slips under a jab.
Apple misses with a few strikes there.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Handy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Handy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apple counters with a leg kick.
Handy throws a body kick that misses.
Apple feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Handy's calf.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handy throws a wild body kick that Apple sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iphone Apple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iphone Apple's cut.
That's time! Handy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manny Handy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handy throws a hook but Apple blocks it.
Apple has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apple there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handy throws a big shot that misses.
Apple is looking to clinch but Handy is avoiding it.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Handy's waist but Handy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Handy lands a jab to the nose.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Handy throws a hook but Apple blocks it.
Handy tries a head kick but it misses.
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
Handy tries a head kick but it misses.
Handy swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apple is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apple.
Handy checks a low kick from Apple.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Handy pushes him off.
Apple tries to clinch there but Handy circles away.
Apple cracks the inside of Handy's front leg.
Apple tries to clinch but Handy moves out of range.
Apple misses with a straight right.
Handy misses with a left hand
and Apple counters with a leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apple thumps Handy with a low kick.
Apple lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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!
Apple fails to pull guard.
Handy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Manny Handy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Handy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handy.
Apple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handy misses with a wild combination.
Handy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apple is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Handy. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Apple avoids the body shot from Handy.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Handy circles away.
Apple has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Handy avoids it.
Handy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Manny Handy has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handy is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Handy avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Handy avoids it.
Apple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handy thows a body shot but no joy.
Apple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Handy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Apple tries to clinch up but Handy circles away and keeps his distance.
Manny Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apple circles away quickly and effectively.
Apple tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handy is able to avoid easily.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Handy, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Handy against the cage but Handy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apple wants to clinch.
Handy throws a poor cross that misses
and Apple counters with a nice body shot.
Iphone Apple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iphone Apple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apple 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iphone Apple!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Ah Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latajaca Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ah Ling's entrance music is Maybelline. A fine choice. Kimura has chosen Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ding Ah Ling has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 Las Vegas, Ding Ah Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Latajaca Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura clinches up with Ah Ling and pushes him back against the cage.
Ah Ling lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Latajaca Kimura has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ah Ling just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kimura's brow.
Ah Ling creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ah Ling lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ah Ling is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kimura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ah Ling to the mat. Ah Ling regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Ah Ling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ah Ling manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Ah Ling's guard.
Kimura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ah Ling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ah Ling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Ah Ling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ah Ling manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Ah Ling's guard.
Kimura 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pushes down on Ah Ling's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura throwing shots but Ah Ling is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ah Ling is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Latajaca Kimura!
Latajaca Kimura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cade McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larenzo Moritini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larenzo Moritini is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cade McKinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larenzo Moritini!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinney stuffs the takedown attempt from Moritini. Moritini gets slowly back to his feet.
Moritini has his takedown stuffed
and McKinney counters with an outside leg kick.
McKinney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moritini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moritini.
Cade McKinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larenzo Moritini.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moritini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moritini closes the distance but McKinney moves to the side
and McKinney counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moritini being controlled for a moment.
McKinney decides to stand back up.
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!
McKinney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moritini but Moritini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Moritini blocks the low kick.
Moritini fails with the takedown
and McKinney counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKinney sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKinney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McKinney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McKinney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moritini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cade McKinney wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McKinney motions for Moritini to come forward. McKinney throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKinney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moritini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
McKinney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McKinney with a nice head shot there.
McKinney working some strikes from top position.
Moritini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McKinney stands up from Moritini's guard - McKinney perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moritini tries to clinch up
and McKinney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Moritini.
McKinney prevents a takedown attempt there.
McKinney has Moritini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McKinney pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moritini tumbling to the mat - McKinney dives into Moritini's guard.
McKinney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moritini, up you get!
Moritini is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moritini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McKinney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moritini is in McKinney's guard.
McKinney doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McKinney looking for a sweep. Not yet McKinney, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinney seems keen to control Moritini's posture.
Moritini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McKinney drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKinney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moritini is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cade McKinney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKinney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moritini manages to get back to half guard.
McKinney decides to stand and escape the position.
Moritini tries to clinch but McKinney is having none of it.
Moritini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKinney keeps the fight on the outside.
Moritini throws a series of strikes that have McKinney backpedaling.
It looks like Cade McKinney has been cut.
Moritini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McKinney keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney misses with a takedown attempt - Moritini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moritini with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKinney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cade McKinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larenzo Moritini.
Moritini is breathing heavily.
Moritini is looking to break free of the clinch but McKinney has double underhooks.
McKinney jumps guard but Moritini stands there with McKinney around his waist. McKinney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKinney misses with a punch on the inside.
McKinney breaks from the clinch.
Moritini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McKinney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moritini's waist but Moritini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKinney off to one side.
McKinney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moritini tries to escape but McKinney is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Moritini is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Moritini's face as McKinney controls the position.
McKinney has control of an arm but Moritini manages to advance to McKinney's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKinney holding both Moritini 's hands and preventing any damage.
Moritini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McKinney has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McKinney breaks Moritini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moritini, up you get!
Moritini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKinney's waist but McKinney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moritini off to one side.
Moritini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKinney defends it nicely.
McKinney rushes Moritini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKinney pulls guard effortlessly.
McKinney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moritini manages to get himself to full guard.
Moritini can't keep his opponent in guard - McKinney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moritini tries to get to full guard but McKinney has control of the leg.
McKinney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moritini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cade McKinney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cade McKinney's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Moritini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKinney, pushing him back against the cage.
McKinney pulls Moritini into guard.
McKinney uses the cage to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moritini.
Moritini looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McKinney desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moritini tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKinney is working hard here to advance position.
Moritini trying to control from half guard but McKinney is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Larenzo Moritini was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McKinney keeps the fight on the outside.
McKinney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moritini swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moritini looks for a takedown but McKinney sprawls well.
Moritini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moritini throws a one two combo.
McKinney moves into the clinch successfully.
McKinney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by McKinney or perhaps it was just good defense by Moritini which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKinney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cade McKinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moritini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McKinney shoots in looking for a takedown. Moritini tries to sprawl out of it but McKinney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moritini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKinney looking to score a takedown here. Moritini is defending well but McKinney drives through and ends up in Moritini's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moritini is on top in guard.
Cade McKinney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moritini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moritini wants to control from the top but McKinney keeps moving.
McKinney kicks Moritini off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moritini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moritini.
McKinney moves in looking to clinch but Moritini pushes him off.
McKinney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moritini pinned against the cage. Moritini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moritini tries to clinch there but McKinney circles away.
Moritini wants to clinch up but McKinney keeps it at a distance.
McKinney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKinney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moritini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moritini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larenzo Moritini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cade McKinney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKinney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larenzo Moritini.
I think McKinney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cade McKinney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Fisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Perfect Circle - Imagine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Big Bastard had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Big Bastard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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288 lbs
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284 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Fisk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Fisk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fisk misses with a double jab.
Fisk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bastard did well to prevent Fisk getting side control.
Fisk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fisk thuds his shin into the meat of Bastard's side.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisk throws a wild body kick that Bastard sees coming a mile off.
Fisk thuds his shin into the meat of Bastard's side.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisk tries to avoid it but Bastard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisk to the ground. Fisk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fisk scores with a spinning back kick!
Fisk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Bastard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Fisk misses.
Fisk gets a double leg takedown into Bastard's guard.
Fisk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisk throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bastard, up you get!
Fisk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bastard will feel that in the morning.
Fisk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fisk stands up out of the half guard.
Fisk misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Fisk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fisk lands with a kick to the temple. Bastard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisk finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastard's head.
A combination from Fisk does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Fisk. Those never looked like landing.
Fisk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisk digs a good body shot into Bastard's ribs.
Fisk lands a body shot.
Fisk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bastard, pushing him back against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bastard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fisk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisk keeps Bastard at a distance using the push kick.
Bastard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fisk works over Bastard's head and body with a nice combination.
Fisk moves into the clinch successfully.
Fisk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bastard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bastard is rocked!
Fisk loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisk drops Bastard with a left right combo! Fisk follows him down to the ground into side control.
Oh Bastard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard dodges the ground and pound from Fisk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisk controls the position.
Fisk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fisk scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Fisk crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Fisk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fisk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fisk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fisk lands in his opponent's guard.
Fisk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
Fisk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisk landing with the ground and pound.
Fisk chips away with some ground and pound.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fisk scoring with some ground and pound.
Fisk gets to his feet. Bastard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Fisk.
and Fisk counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bastard! He's just covering up as Fisk starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Fisk!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilson Fisk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Atomic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yi Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liu has chosen Superman - Jucifer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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275 lbs
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280 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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Atomic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yi Liu !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atomic.
Atomic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atomic drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atomic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Liu lands an uppercut.
A short right from Liu on the inside.
Atomic is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu .
Oh Atomic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Atomic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Liu is unloading with more strikes now! Atomic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Liu !
An out of breath Yi Liu 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 Dustin Heloise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heloise comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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240 lbs
17 - 18 - 1 |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Heloise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heloise. Kralaiev shrugs it off though.
Heloise swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kralaiev counters with a head kick. That will keep Heloise thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kralaiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kralaiev throws a head kick that misses.
Heloise lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Heloise catches Kralaiev right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Ivan Kralaiev has been cut.
A head kick misses from Heloise.
The fighters circling - Heloise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heloise swinging wildly here.
Oooooh!!! Heloise has knocked Kralaiev down with a huge combo! Heloise steps away and waves a wobbly Kralaiev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kralaiev is rocked!
Kralaiev wants to clinch.
Kralaiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Heloise finish him?
Kralaiev switches off momentarily and Heloise cracks him with a monster right hand! Kralaiev topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Heloise dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Heloise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Heloise!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dustin Heloise thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Smithwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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227 lbs
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228 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Smithwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithwick tries to clinch but Tugarinov moves away
and Tugarinov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tugarinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Smithwick fails to land.
Tugarinov prevents a body shot from Smithwick.
Smithwick lands a shoulder strike.
Smithwick lands a left hand.
Smithwick throws a punch but it's blocked by Tugarinov.
Tugarinov prevents a body shot from Smithwick.
Smithwick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smithwick struggles to land a body shot inside as Tugarinov controls his hands.
Smithwick lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smithwick.
Tugarinov prevents a body shot from Smithwick.
A shot in the inside from Smithwick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithwick throws a head punch that misses.
Smithwick struggles to land a body shot inside as Tugarinov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithwick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Smithwick.
Smithwick tries a body shot but Tugarinov blocks it.
Smithwick drops Tugarinov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tugarinov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tugarinov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithwick has Tugarinov pressed against the cage. Tugarinov drops his hands and Smithwick takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tugarinov tumbling to the canvas! Smithwick rains down with more punches but Tugarinov was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Smithwick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Smithwick!
In his post fight interview, Mick Smithwick 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Six Shooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitepride Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shooter comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Antoine - Ma Cherie. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Whitepride Velasquez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
256 lbs
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Six Shooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitepride Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shooter is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Shooter is looking to clinch.
Six Shooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shooter throws an off balance right hand
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Shooter wants to clinch.
Shooter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Shooter.
Shooter tries to clinch up.
Shooter clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Velasquez.
Shooter looking to slow down the pace here.
Shooter misses with a punch to the body.
Shooter swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shooter tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shooter misses with some punches.
Shooter trying to stall but Velasquez improves his position.
Shooter misses with a body punch.
Shooter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Shooter.
Still in the clinch, Shooter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shooter is looking to control Velasquez's arms but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shooter has his back to the cage.
Velasquez manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shooter being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Velasquez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is controlling the pace.
Velasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Shooter is working away.
Velasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shooter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasquez.
Velasquez is pressing down on Shooter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shooter is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez passes to full mount!
Shooter can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shooter tries to lock up and control but Velasquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velasquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velasquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shooter because Velasquez loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whitepride Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shooter throws a right hand that misses
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Shooter trying his best to control but Velasquez has mounted him.
Shooter is squirming around, avoiding Velasquez's attempts to control the action.
Velasquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shooter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shooter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shooter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooter trying to control here.
Velasquez stalling.
Velasquez trying to control from Shooter's half guard. Shooter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Velasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Shooter keeps moving.
Shooter keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez trying to control but Shooter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Shooter is keeping the position.
Shooter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shooter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Shooter stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez has his foot on Shooter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shooter works his way back into a safe position though.
Shooter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shooter trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shooter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shooter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shooter postures up.
Shooter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shooter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitepride Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shooter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shooter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shooter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Shooter postures up.
Shooter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shooter is refusing to be controlled, as Velasquez sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitepride Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shooter tries to clinch up
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shooter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooter clinches up with Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez gets underhooks to prevent Shooter's takedown attempt.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shooter's elbow.
Shooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shooter.
Shooter tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shooter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shooter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Six Shooter has been cut.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Velasquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Velasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shooter's guard.
Shooter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Six Shooter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shooter is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez is looking to pass into half guard but Shooter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shooter is in guard.
Shooter throws a big right hand that misses.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Shooter from controlling successfully.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shooter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shooter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Shooter trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Shooter is controlling well.
Shooter thows a huge punch but Velasquez dodges it nicely.
Shooter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
Shooter won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shooter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasquez looking for a guillotine here but Shooter defends easily.
Shooter throws an elbow that misses. Velasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shooter's guard. Nice move by Velasquez!
Velasquez trying to move into half guard but instead Shooter has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shooter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez working for submissions but it's allowed Shooter to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shooter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Velasquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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 Six Shooter.
I think Velasquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitepride Velasquez!
A very excited looking Whitepride Velasquez 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 Trent Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Garcia has chosen Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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164 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
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Pope which made him look bad.
Pope misses with a low kick.
Pope throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pope on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcia working over Pope with some ground and pound. Pope looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Pope is having none of it.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope is positioning himself well to prevent Garcia advancing to mount.
Trent Pope has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pope with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to stall here but Pope recovers full guard.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pope lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pope trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia has his hands clasped together around Pope's back. He's all about the action.
Pope prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Pope wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pope is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trent Pope has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pope thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pope sprawls well. Pope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Pope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pope throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pope thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Pope.
Trent Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolando Garcia.
Pope fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Pope cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Pope has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pope throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pope throws an elbow but it misses.
Pope is trying to stall.
Pope connects with a knee to the head.
Pope throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pope throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pope avoids it really well and circles away.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Donk. Garcia catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Pope finds it's target.
Pope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcia.
Pope takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Pope moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Trent Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Pope misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Pope against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Pope looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Pope throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pope tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Pope tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a right hand.
Pope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope misses with an elbow over the top.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Pope lands a damaging elbow.
Pope tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Pope tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.
Pope misses with an elbow strike.
Pope is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
Garcia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pope misses with an uppercut
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
Pope wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pope as Garcia shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Pope dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Pope.
Pope gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. Pope manages to retain guard.
Pope lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
Pope will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pope is trying to control here but Garcia has managed to regain half guard.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pope is one step ahead there.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pope gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pope looking to pass the guard.
Pope has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Pope won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia 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.
Garcia has an active guard here but Pope has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia is trying to keep Pope in close.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is trying to keep Pope in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pope is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pope wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pope is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trent Pope wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pope takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Pope throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pope rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Pope misses with a straight left.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia slips under a jab from Pope.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pope.
Pope plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Pope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Trent Pope.
I think Pope has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Pope!
During a confident post fight interview, Trent Pope thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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