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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Grot Myszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leon Grot Myszkowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Grot Myszkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Grot Myszkowski circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Grot Myszkowski is having none of it.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grot Myszkowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Grot Myszkowski clinches with his opponent.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grot Myszkowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grot Myszkowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grot Myszkowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grot Myszkowski is in Johnson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grot Myszkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Grot Myszkowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!
Grot Myszkowski thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grot Myszkowski content just to control the position here.
Grot Myszkowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Grot Myszkowski.
Grot Myszkowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grot Myszkowski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Grot Myszkowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grot Myszkowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Grot Myszkowski loaded up on that one.
Grot Myszkowski landing shots from mount.
Grot Myszkowski tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Grot Myszkowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Johnson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Johnson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson trying to control but Grot Myszkowski is working from the bottom.
Grot Myszkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grot Myszkowski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Grot Myszkowski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Grot Myszkowski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leon Grot Myszkowski!
Leon Grot Myszkowski gave a mention to Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Trendell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hantu Rockamole has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hantu Rockamole seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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287 lbs
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289 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hantu Rockamole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morgan Trendell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockamole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trendell's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Trendell blocks the leg kick.
Rockamole fails to land the takedown.
Trendell throws a looping overhand right but Rockamole ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Trendell has knocked Rockamole down with a huge combo! Trendell steps away and waves a wobbly Rockamole back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Hantu Rockamole has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockamole tries to work over Trendell's front leg with a kick but Trendell checks it.
Rockamole walks into a straight right hand from Trendell.
Rockamole throws a lazy body kick
and Trendell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockamole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockamole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockamole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trendell tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Rockamole catches Trendell right on the button with a cross.
Trendell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockamole throws a leg kick
and Trendell counters with a head kick. That will keep Rockamole thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockamole throws a leg kick but Trendell sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trendell.
Rockamole thows a leg kick but Trendell checks it
and Trendell counters with a straight right hand.
Rockamole shoots and misses
and Trendell counters with a crisp one two that drops Rockamole! Trendell thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rockamole to his feet! Rockamole is in big trouble!
Rockamole is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockamole thows a leg kick but Trendell checks it
and Trendell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hantu Rockamole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockamole is breathing heavily.
Trendell throws a leg kick but Rockamole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trendell connects with an inside leg kick.
Trendell lands a big uppercut and Rockamole crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rockamole looks OK. Trendell waves Rockamole back to his feet!
A low kick from Rockamole misses
and Trendell counters with a huge left! Rockamole is in big trouble! He's backing up but Trendell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rockamole from any more damage. A dominating finish by Trendell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Trendell!
A very excited looking Morgan Trendell 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Yee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yee loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yee. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yee is looking to clinch.
Yee walks into a jab.
Yee avoids a kick to the body.
Yee misses with a hook to the body
and Shaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shaw misses the body punch
and Yee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yee tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Yee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Yee swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Yee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
Shaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Yee scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw punishes Yee's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yee moves away.
Yee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shaw counters with a leg kick.
Yee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Yee.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yee at a distance.
Seth Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yee is looking to wear down Shaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yee is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Yee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yee managing to block the knees to the body from Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Yee has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
Yee slips a jab from Shaw.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yee checks it well.
Shaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yee lands the left hand.
Yee looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to land body kicks.
Shaw throws the kick towards the body but Yee avoids it.
Yee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Yee.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Yee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shaw.
Yee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A good leg kick by Shaw.
Yee throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Yee throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Yee throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shaw scores with a punch to the head.
Yee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaw misses with a body shot
and Yee counters with a left to the body.
Yee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yee is rocked!
Shaw lands a leg kick that knocks Yee off balance momentarily.
Shaw throws a shot from downtown. Yee moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Shaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Oh Yee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Shaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jason Yee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw drops Yee with a huge uppercut! Yee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Shaw is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Shaw!
A relieved looking Seth Shaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Mark Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWild fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeffry McWild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWild looks to land a body kick but Kyle moved away.
McWild misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyle counters with a left to the body.
McWild swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kyle counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. McWild does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWild throws the left hand but Kyle avoids the punch easily.
McWild will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kyle throws a nice looking combination but McWild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McWild fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kyle is out of range.
Kyle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McWild did well to prevent Kyle getting side control.
Kyle trying to mount his opponent but McWild defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle chips away with some ground and pound.
McWild looking to control.
Kyle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McWild is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McWild has escaped and now he's on top!
Kyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McWild doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McWild manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McWild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McWild stopping the sweep attempt from Kyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Kyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyle has momentary wrist control but McWild slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McWild has passed into side control.
McWild trying to control the position but Kyle is working away.
McWild controls the position from side control.
Kyle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McWild cracks Kyle with a big right hand but Kyle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McWild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kyle tries to buck McWild off but McWild is having none of it.
McWild working the head with strikes.
Kyle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kyle is looking to reverse the position.
McWild trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Kyle is looking for a sweep.
McWild landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working.
Kyle tries to improve position but can't.
McWild is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWild is trying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McWild looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kyle taking some punishment here, with McWild in his half guard.
Kyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing McWild from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle 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.
McWild avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffry McWild will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McWild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McWild throws a wild body kick that Kyle sees coming a mile off.
McWild lands a jab to Kyle's midsection.
McWild jabs at Kyle's body.
Kyle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWild throws a low kick, looking for Kyle's leg but Kyle calmly moves out of range.
Kyle throws a jab but it's blocked by McWild.
McWild thuds a left hand into Kyle's body.
Kyle slips under a jab from McWild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McWild.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McWild misses the jab.
Kyle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle throws a poor cross that misses
letting McWild counter with a right hand.
McWild tries to clinch up.
Kyle lands with a nice body punch.
Kyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWild.
Good work by Kyle as he checks the leg kick.
McWild looks to throw the jab but Kyle is out of range.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from McWild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kyle checks a leg kick.
Kyle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McWild's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWild. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
McWild closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyle circles away.
McWild misses with a body kick.
McWild cracks the inside of Kyle's front leg.
Kyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McWild.
McWild throws a leg kick but Kyle moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McWild is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Kyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWild.
Kyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWild throws out the jab.
Kyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWild darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McWild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McWild avoids it really well and circles away.
McWild lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyle off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kyle is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McWild lands a nice shot to the body.
McWild throws a low kick, looking for Kyle's leg but Kyle calmly moves out of range.
Kyle cracks McWild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for McWild with that takedown attempt.
McWild tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyle swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Kyle blocks the leg kick.
McWild misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McWild.
Kyle avoids the head kick by McWild.
McWild shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kyle misses with a body shot.
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McWild jabs Kyle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWild throws a leg kick
and Kyle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kyle shoots in for a double leg but McWild sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild tried to score with a low kick but Kyle checks it.
McWild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McWild throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McWild gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for McWild.
McWild has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kyle regains guard immediately.
McWild working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWild postures up and lands a big shot to Kyle's brow.
McWild wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving.
McWild distracts Kyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kyle lands an upkick as McWild stands over him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild postures up and lands a big shot to Kyle's brow.
McWild distracts Kyle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWild trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
McWild throwing strikes from guard but Kyle blocks nicely.
McWild passes Kyle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McWild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McWild. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kyle taking some punishment here, with McWild in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McWild lands a nice short elbow.
McWild working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from McWild.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is trying to get back to full guard.
McWild is looking to advance position but Kyle won't allow it.
McWild stands up from half guard.
Crunch! McWild slams his shin into Kyle's torso.
McWild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kyle lands the left hand.
Jeffry McWild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McWild stuns Kyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McWild. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McWild.
McWild fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - McWild coming out on top.
Takeru Mark Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McWild throws the kick towards the body but Kyle avoids it.
Kyle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle misses with a left hand
enabling McWild to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffry McWild is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McWild thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffry McWild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McWild 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffry McWild!
Jeffry McWild spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herod Otto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto comes to the cage accompanied by Anvil of Crom. Pejovsky has chosen Anvil of Crom as his entrance music. Neno Pejovsky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Herod Otto's chin.
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26
224 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herod Otto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neno Pejovsky!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Otto tenderised Pejovsky's leg. Pejovsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut. Otto saw that one coming.
Otto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otto throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky throws the left hand but Otto avoids the punch easily.
Pejovsky feints and then cracks Otto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otto down.
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Otto.
Otto wants to clinch but Pejovsky slips to the side
and Pejovsky counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Pejovsky coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pejovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pejovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Pejovsky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pejovsky, right into the meat.
Otto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pejovsky is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Otto crashing down! Otto tries to stagger back to his feet but Pejovsky just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Otto asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neno Pejovsky!
Neno Pejovsky spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Gilmour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner comes to the cage accompanied by Goodtimes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gilmour's choice of entrance music: i Get Knocked Down, But i Get Up Again. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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24
269 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rylan Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Gilmour!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmour lands a front kick.
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilmour.
Gardner shoots for a takedown but Gilmour saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gilmour pushes Gardner away with a front kick.
Gilmour misses the shot to the body.
Gardner catches Gilmour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gardner just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Gilmour.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmour motions for Gardner to come forward. Gilmour throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gardner checks the leg kick.
Gardner cracks Gilmour with a good jab.
Gardner misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Gilmour.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Rylan Gardner has been cut.
Gardner throws a series of punches but Gilmour moves out of range.
Gardner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardner shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilmour tries to sprawl out of it but Gardner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilmour manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gilmour.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilmour enables Gardner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilmour manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gilmour controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner throws a strike but Gilmour rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gilmour controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is trying to keep Gilmour in close.
Gardner has a closed guard, preventing Gilmour from standing up.
Gilmour wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gilmour might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardner kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gilmour pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardner is keeping the position for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. David Gilmour hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gilmour fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gardner is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
Gilmour takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gilmour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilmour wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylan Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gardner.
Rylan Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gilmour darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gilmour staying out of range there.
Gilmour connects with a solid leg kick.
Gilmour misses with a body kick.
Gardner misses with a combination
and Gilmour counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmour. Those never looked like landing.
Gardner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilmour doesn't seem bothered though.
Gilmour connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gilmour stuffs the takedown attempt from Gardner. Gardner gets slowly back to his feet.
Gilmour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner throws a shot to the body.
Gilmour misses with a low kick.
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gilmour counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gilmour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rylan Gardner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gilmour misses with a wild body shot.
Gardner shoots for a double leg takedown but Gilmour sprawls well. He's pushed Gardner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilmour throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gilmour lands a leg kick that knocks Gardner off balance momentarily.
Gilmour moves away from the strike by Gardner.
Gilmour buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilmour leaves Gardner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gardner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gilmour.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmour cracks Gardner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gardner misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmour fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gardner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gardner misses with an uppercut. Gilmour saw that one coming.
Gilmour goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gilmour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
Gilmour displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gardner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylan Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmour scores with a sloppy right hand. Gardner should have avoided that one.
Rylan Gardner's cut is getting worse.
Gilmour has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gilmour bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
David Gilmour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilmour tests Gardner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gardner is looking to wear down Gilmour with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid body kick from Gilmour.
David Gilmour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilmour scoring well with a low kick there.
Gilmour throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gilmour clobbers Gardner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rylan Gardner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gilmour connects with a combination that backs up Gardner into the cage. Gilmour lands a flurry of punches that gets past Gardner's guard. Gardner is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Gilmour bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Gilmour!
An out of breath David Gilmour 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes to the cage accompanied by Regina Spektor - Après Moi . Wilson has chosen Memories - by David Guetta and Kid Cudi as his entrance music. Aaron Davidson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Wilson's chin.
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31
175 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
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27
185 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davidson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidson throws a head kick that Wilson semi-blocks.
Wilson throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Davidson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Davidson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davidson.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Davidson controls the action.
Davidson pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidson.
Wilson looks winded!
Davidson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davidson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson tries to stall but Wilson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Davidson's ribcage.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Davidson on the inside.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wilson is pushing down on Davidson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davidson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davidson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davidson is doing well to control the position and prevent Wilson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson working over Davidson with some ground and pound. Davidson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
Davidson moves into full guard.
Davidson pulls Wilson in to control the position.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Davidson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Davidson!
Wilson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Davidson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davidson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
Davidson misses with a looping left.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Dave Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Aaron Davidson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Davidson. That snapped Wilson's head back.
Davidson scores with a jab.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Dave Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davidson dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Davidson.
The crowd cheers as Davidson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Davidson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aaron Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davidson!
Davidson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Wilson throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
Wilson cracks Davidson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses.
Davidson scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Davidson avoids them all with ease.
Davidson staying out of range there.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davidson jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davidson counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Davidson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilson takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Davidson throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Davidson lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
Wilson lands with a kick to the temple. Davidson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson misses with a hook. Davidson ducked under it nicely.
Davidson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Davidson does no damage.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Davidson.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Davidson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davidson has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scores with a nice right hand.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Davidson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidson.
Davidson cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease.
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dave Wilson has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davidson at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davidson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Davidson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Davidson tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidson.
Wilson feints a jab promting Davidson to slip. Wilson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Davidson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davidson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Davidson.
Davidson scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davidson tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davidson has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidson lands a right hand.
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Wilson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Aaron Davidson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Davidson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davidson blocks an elbow strike.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Davidson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidson.
A short body shot lands from Davidson as the two fighters clinch.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidson.
A short right from Davidson.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Davidson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson is rocked!
Davidson lands a left hand.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidson misses with a body punch.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Davidson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson tries to work over Davidson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
Davidson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aaron Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Davidson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davidson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
A short right from Davidson on the inside.
Davidson drops Wilson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wilson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Davidson pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davidson mutters something to Wilson before pushing him back against the cage. As Wilson comes back towards him, Davidson unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Wilson clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Davidson!
Aaron Davidson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bader at a distance.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Bader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Bader's head but Bader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bader looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams working away.
Bader seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
Williams working away.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bader, who protects the arm well.
Bader takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Bader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bader is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Williams stalls from top position.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader wants to control but Williams postures up.
Bader is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams wants to control but Bader is keeping him busy.
Bader is looking for a sweep.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams wants to control but Bader is keeping him busy.
Williams scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bader rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Bader!
Bader advances position into side control!
Bader working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bader is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bader moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
Williams tries to hold on but Bader postures up.
Bader is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Bader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bader thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Bader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Bader tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Bader moved away.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bader throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
Bader is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Bader's head back.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bader's hands.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Bader moved out of range.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Bader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bader.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Bader connects with a single shot there.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bader throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bader as he connects with a hook.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams scores with a one two! Bader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
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!
Williams scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bader.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bader on the side of the head.
Williams tries a low kick but Bader avoids it.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Bader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams looks for the body kick but Bader saw that one coming.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Bader is out of range.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Bader misses with a two punch combination.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bader throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Austin Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bader.
Bader throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Bader scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bader on the side of the head.
Bader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bader.
Bader throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams cracks the inside of Bader's front leg.
Bader throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams throws a leg kick but Bader sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bader avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams catches Bader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Bader is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Bader gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bader is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bader avoid being mounted?
Bader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bader is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Bader throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams avoids the head kick by Bader.
Williams lands a body shot.
Bader checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams staying out of range there.
Bader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Bader scores with a kick to the body.
Bader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bader counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams prevents Bader from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is keen to just control but Bader is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bader controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to control but Bader is keeping him busy.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams stalling.
Williams prevents Bader from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader trying to control but Williams postures up.
Bader tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Bader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Willie Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is keen to just control but Bader is a slippery customer.
Bader moves into full guard.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Austin Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams advances to half guard.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bader keeps working.
Bader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Bader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bader tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams wants to control but Bader is keeping him busy.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader trying to control but Williams postures up.
Bader is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Williams!
A relieved looking Austin Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer comes into the arena with Kid CuDi - Wylin Cuz I'm Young blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Mercer wants to clinch.
Mercer tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercer avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Mercer clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson is looking to control Mercer's arms but Mercer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Mercer is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Mercer into the cage.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Mercer is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Mercer into the cage.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer lands an uppercut.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Mercer.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mercer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clay Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Mercer throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Mercer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson dodges an elbow strike from Mercer.
Mercer keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mercer lands an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to stall.
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Mercer misses with some punches.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mercer.
Mercer lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Mercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Mercer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Mercer's body. Mercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Thompson tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer thumps Thompson with a low kick.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Mercer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mercer connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Thompson.
Thompson jabs at Mercer's body.
Mercer scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Mercer throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mercer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound.
Mercer wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Mercer regains half guard.
Mercer gets full guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Mercer is keeping the position.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mercer trying to control the position.
Mercer controlling the position.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson working Mercer over with strikes.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mercer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Mercer's temple.
Mercer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Mercer is keeping the position.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson postures up.
Mercer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson postures up in Mercer's guard and throws a big left but Mercer blocks it.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Mercer blocks nicely.
Mercer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercer wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Thompson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Mercer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mercer has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
Mercer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Mercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mercer throws a leg kick that misses.
Mercer misses with a kick to the body.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercer swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Mercer throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Mercer throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Thompson is leaning against Mercer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Mercer.
A low kick from Mercer misses
and Thompson counters with a thumping low kick.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercer which made him look bad.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mercer.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Clay Mercer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Mercer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
John Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a nice body kick.
Clay Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson scores with a nice head shot.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Clay Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mercer misses.
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mercer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mercer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mercer is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mercer is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Thompson 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 going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mercer wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
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 Clay Mercer.
I think Thompson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
A less than humble John Thompson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Charalabous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Salwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kostas Charalabous!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Salwa blocks the low kick.
Charalabous connects with a looping right hand.
Salwa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charalabous.
The crowd cheers as Charalabous lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salwa doesn't seem phased though.
Salwa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salwa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Charalabous sprawling to the canvas! Charalabous rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Salwa finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charalabous blocks a head kick by Salwa.
Salwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salwa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charalabous swings for the body but Salwa moves out of range.
Charalabous takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Charalabous is rocked!
Salwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salwa lands with a right and another and another! Charalabous is in big trouble! Salwa lands again and this time it's lights out for Charalabous! A quality knockout there for Salwa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gabriel Salwa!
Gabriel Salwa is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Gabriel Salwa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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