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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lleyton Stiels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're going down by Sick Puppies. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lleyton Stiels!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stiels.
Stiels tries to clinch
and LeBlanc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stiels won't be happy with that.
LeBlanc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeBlanc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stiels is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.
Stiels is pushing LeBlanc's head away, looking to escape. LeBlanc manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stiels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LeBlanc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiels is pushing LeBlanc's head away, looking to escape. LeBlanc manages to hold on to the position though.
LeBlanc trying to control the action but Stiels is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc has hold of Stiels's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stiels tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - LeBlanc cranks the arm and Stiels screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stiels, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tyson LeBlanc!
A very excited looking Tyson LeBlanc 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Webbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Webbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coalman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Coalman.
Coalman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coalman misses with a double jab.
Coalman has his takedown stuffed
and Webbs counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webbs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webbs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonny Webbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coalman.
Coalman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Webbs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webbs looking for a guillotine here but Coalman defends easily.
Coalman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Webbs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coalman doesn't defend quickly enough and Webbs has managed to lock this one up! Can Coalman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Webbs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonny Webbs!
Our winner, Jonny Webbs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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20 - 13 - 0 |
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacobs should have avoided that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith working away.
Jacobs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Jacobs is working away.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jacobs is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Jacobs!
Ryan Jacobs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berglomi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tiyapairat's choice of entrance music: Ram Muay. Krilich Berglomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krilich Berglomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiyapairat tries to bum rush Berglomi with a series of wild strikes but Berglomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berglomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiyapairat is just out of range.
Tiyapairat throws a right hand that Berglomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Berglomi also avoids with ease.
Berglomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiyapairat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berglomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiyapairat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berglomi.
Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berglomi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berglomi tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the cage.
Berglomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Berglomi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat has Berglomi pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Berglomi 's eye.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Berglomi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Berglomi in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Berglomi is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Berglomi's ribcage.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berglomi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Berglomi blocks it.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat stalling the fight.
Tiyapairat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tiyapairat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berglomi throws out the jab.
Berglomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiyapairat misses with a double jab.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berglomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat has managed to clinch.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berglomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Berglomi is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Berglomi 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Berglomi's ribcage.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Berglomi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat has Berglomi pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berglomi backwards.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Berglomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiyapairat digs a good body shot into Berglomi's ribs.
Tiyapairat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berglomi backs up against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a big head kick that sends Berglomi tumbling to the mat! Tiyapairat takes a step backwards and waves Berglomi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Berglomi is rocked!
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!
Tiyapairat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Berglomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiyapairat closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Berglomi out cold! Berglomi corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat 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 Jermain King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by VAMPIRE. Espinoza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by krolithika. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermain King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espinoza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Espinoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jermain King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinoza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Espinoza avoids the head kick by King.
King throws a right hand that Espinoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinoza also avoids with ease.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Espinoza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinoza moves out of range of the body kick.
King is looking to clinch.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Espinoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Espinoza.
King moves in looking to clinch but Espinoza pushes him off.
King checks the leg kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Espinoza.
Espinoza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Espinoza throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Espinoza.
Nice jab there from King.
It looks like Ace Espinoza has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espinoza takes one to the chin there.
Espinoza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King lands a big head kick that sends Espinoza tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Espinoza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Espinoza is rocked!
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Espinoza is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King tries to clinch up but Espinoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Espinoza seems to have recovered his senses.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza wants to clinch.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from King misses.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Espinoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Espinoza.
A cross from King lands.
That has opened up Ace Espinoza's cut even more.
Espinoza moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King drives through and clinches with Espinoza against the cage.
King pressing his opponent against the cage.
Espinoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Espinoza is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Espinoza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Espinoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Espinoza blocks the elbow strike.
Espinoza pulls King into guard.
Espinoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King controlling from the top position.
Espinoza looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
Espinoza working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Espinoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Espinoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espinoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King passes Espinoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Espinoza tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King wants to take a breather but Espinoza is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King works his foot free and advances to mount.
King is working for a guillotine from mount but Espinoza frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermain King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Espinoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Espinoza throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espinoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King pushes Espinoza away with a front kick.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Espinoza throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Espinoza 's knee.
Espinoza moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Espinoza throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Espinoza is breathing heavily.
King slips under a jab.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Espinoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch there but Espinoza circles away.
Espinoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King throws a shot to the body.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King lands a jab to Espinoza's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a kick to the body.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Espinoza.
Espinoza is trying to stall.
Espinoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King lands an elbow that stopped Espinoza in his tracks for a moment.
Espinoza lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Espinoza avoids it.
Espinoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Espinoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
Espinoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King wants to clinch up but Espinoza keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King moves in looking to clinch but Espinoza pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King tries to clinch
and Espinoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King works over Espinoza's head and body with a nice combination.
The cut above Ace Espinoza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Espinoza moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to clinch.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espinoza can do to turn this around?
Espinoza lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Espinoza checks a low kick from King.
Jermain King is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
King tries to clinch but Espinoza is having none of it.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King misses with a head kick.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King has managed to clinch.
King misses with an elbow strike.
King takes a shot to the head.
Espinoza breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza misses with a low kick.
King blocks the body kick.
Espinoza works King's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a straight right by Espinoza.
Espinoza throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Espinoza clinches up against the cage.
Espinoza avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
Nice elbow from King.
Ace Espinoza's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King lands a knee to the body.
Espinoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Espinoza misses with the head strike.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Espinoza's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermain King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Espinoza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
King scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Espinoza misses the target.
Espinoza throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Espinoza avoids a kick to the body.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Espinoza shrugs it off though.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Espinoza is just out of range.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King tries to clinch up.
King lands a front kick.
Espinoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espinoza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Espinoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Espinoza swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espinoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Espinoza landing knees to the body.
King stalling.
Espinoza tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Espinoza avoids the damage to the body.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Espinoza.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Espinoza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Espinoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espinoza.
Espinoza managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Espinoza trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espinoza dodges an elbow strike from King.
Espinoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Espinoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Espinoza tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Espinoza back against the cage.
Espinoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Espinoza avoids the elbow strike from King, against the cage.
Espinoza misses with the head strike.
Espinoza tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ace Espinoza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jermain King!
Jermain King made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"Bow before di Emperor!"'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza comes to the cage accompanied by Back For More. Jay Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
145 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zachary Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Mendoza moves out of range easily.
Mendoza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown.
Mendoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendoza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Zachary Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Jackson.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendoza which made him look bad.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendoza connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Jackson tumbling to the canvas! Mendoza pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Jackson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zachary Mendoza!
Zachary Mendoza took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hustlin. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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277 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Raheem trying to control from the bottom.
Raheem moves into full guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raheem is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson distracts Raheem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Raheem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raheem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shawn Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Raheem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Raheem.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Raheem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Raheem.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raheem but Raheem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson wants to control but Raheem is keeping him busy.
Raheem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raheem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson throwing shots but Raheem is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raheem gets full guard.
Raheem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raheem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raheem is on top in guard.
Raheem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raheem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Raheem keeps moving.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raheem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raheem keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson prevents Raheem from getting back to his feet.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Raheem is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Raheem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raheem is keeping the position for now.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Raheem keeps moving.
Shawn Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Raheem thumps Jackson with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdul Raheem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raheem throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raheem.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Raheem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Raheem.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raheem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raheem as he avoids it easily.
Abdul Raheem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
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!
Raheem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Raheem connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Raheem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to control but Raheem is working from the bottom.
Jackson passes Raheem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson is thwarting Raheem's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is trying to control. Raheem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raheem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Raheem just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raheem stands up.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raheem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Raheem throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Raheem's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raheem pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Raheem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Raheem is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Raheem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raheem stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem misses with a head kick.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Raheem throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Raheem thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Abdul Raheem is winning the standup battle so far.
Raheem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Raheem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raheem moves into the clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raheem darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raheem avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Raheem. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raheem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Raheem jumps back.
Raheem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson dives in and grabs Raheem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raheem pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Raheem throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Raheem tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raheem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Raheem misses the shot to the body.
Raheem tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Raheem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Raheem lands a jab to the nose.
Raheem just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raheem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raheem is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Raheem circles away and we're back to standing.
Raheem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raheem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raheem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Raheem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raheem swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Raheem is avoiding it.
Raheem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raheem wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul Raheem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Raheem lands with a shot to the body.
Raheem lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Raheem avoids them all with ease.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Raheem tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Raheem lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raheem just misses with a punch to the body.
Raheem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Raheem.
Raheem scores with a hook.
Jackson is rocked!
Raheem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Raheem finish him?
Raheem feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jackson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdul Raheem!
Abdul Raheem is the new heavyweight champion!
Abdul Raheem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Schiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schiller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mad World. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Schiller!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askren scores with a jab to the head.
Schiller throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
Schiller tries to score with a low kick but Askren moves his leg out of the way.
Schiller checks a leg kick nicely.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.
Schiller lands an overhand right.
Schiller looks to land a body kick but Askren moved away.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Askren blocks a head kick by Schiller.
Schiller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Askren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Askren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schiller looks to land a body kick but Askren moved away.
Schiller throws a low kick but Askren moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiller looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schiller checks it well.
Askren blocks a head kick by Schiller.
Schiller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schiller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Schiller blocks the leg kick.
Schiller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Schiller misses.
Schiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Schiller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller throws a push kick but Askren slaps the foot to one side.
Schiller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schiller throws a lazy uppercut
and Askren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Askren blocks a low kick nicely.
Askren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schiller connects with an inside leg kick.
Schiller throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiller throws a low kick, looking for Askren's leg but Askren calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Schiller blocks the leg kick.
Schiller misses with an uppercut
and Askren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schiller throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schiller.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schiller swings widly with a right hand
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Askren avoids the head kick by Schiller.
Schiller looks to land a body kick but Askren moved away.
Schiller tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
Schiller throws an off balance right hand
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schiller throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren looks to land a body kick but Schiller moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Schiller.
Askren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schiller checks it well.
Schiller misses with a body kick.
Askren misses with a low kick.
Schiller throws a sloppy body shot
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schiller throws a sloppy body shot
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Schiller misses with a right hand
and Askren counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schiller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren tries to land a front kick but Schiller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schiller misses with a kick to the body.
Askren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schiller backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Schiller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Askren throws a low kick but Schiller avoids it.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Askren wants to slow Schiller down by chopping away at his legs.
Schiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Horst Schiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schiller misses with a head kick.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.
Schiller misses with a low kick as Askren jumps back.
Askren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Askren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schiller looks for the body kick but Askren saw that one coming.
Schiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Askren tries to work over Schiller's front leg with a kick but Schiller checks it.
Askren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Askren throws a chopping leg kick but Schiller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schiller misses with a head kick.
Askren tried to score with a low kick but Schiller checks it.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Schiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Askren is out of range and Schiller settles back down.
Schiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schiller throws out a leg kick but Askren moves out of range and Schiller only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Askren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schiller looks for the body kick but Askren saw that one coming.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Schiller misses.
Schiller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses.
Askren throws a leg kick but Schiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schiller is breathing heavily.
Schiller misses with a head kick.
Schiller throws a combination that misses
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Schiller misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller moves out of range of the body kick.
Schiller misses with a hook
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Schiller catches Askren right on the button with a cross.
Askren avoids a kick to the body.
Schiller misses with a low kick.
Schiller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Askren avoids a kick to the body.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askren blocks a head kick by Schiller.
Askren is looking to chop away at Schiller's legs.
Askren checks a low kick from Schiller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Askren wants to land a leg kick but Schiller is out of range.
Schiller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Askren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiller throws a body kick that misses.
Schiller throws a wild body kick that Askren sees coming a mile off.
Schiller throws a leg kick but Askren moved away.
Schiller throws a leg kick but Askren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schiller throws a push kick but Askren slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Schiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Askren avoids the head kick by Schiller.
Askren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schiller throws an off balance right hand
and Askren counters with a leg kick.
Schiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askren tries to land a leg kick but Schiller saw it coming and moves away.
Schiller throws an off balance right hand
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Schiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schiller misses with a head kick.
Schiller throws a body kick that misses.
Askren checks a leg kick.
Schiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schiller moves out of range as Askren throws a body kick.
Schiller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throws out a leg kick but Schiller moves out of range and Askren only half commits.
Schiller tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
Schiller tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schiller throws a leg kick but Askren checks it.
Schiller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schiller looks to land a body kick but Askren moved away.
Schiller moves out of range of the leg kick from Askren.
Schiller checks the leg kick.
Schiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Askren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schiller misses with a jab to the body
and Askren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Askren as he checks the leg kick.
Schiller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Askren avoids the head kick by Schiller.
Schiller misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Askren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Askren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schiller misses with a head kick.
Askren wants to slow Schiller down by chopping away at his legs.
Schiller throws a wild body kick that Askren sees coming a mile off.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schiller.
Askren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schiller is out of range.
Askren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Schiller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schiller.
Askren tries to work over Schiller's front leg with a kick but Schiller checks it.
Schiller throws a leg kick but Askren checks it.
Horst Schiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schiller throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Schiller misses
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
Schiller avoids a kick to the body.
Schiller misses with a body kick.
Schiller tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schiller.
Some bone on bone action there as Schiller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schiller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiller scoring well with a low kick there.
Askren avoids a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Askren.
Schiller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Askren counter with a right hand.
Schiller throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
Askren throws a solid leg kick but Schiller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Askren.
Schiller looks for the body kick but Askren saw that one coming.
John Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schiller throws a low kick but Askren moves out of range easily.
Schiller checks a low kick from Askren.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horst Schiller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schiller 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horst Schiller!
Horst Schiller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Brown has chosen Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home as his entrance music. Bushido Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Berting Labra's chin.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Labra but Labra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Labra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Labra enables Brown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Labra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Labra controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Labra working a defensive guard here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Labra trying to control the position.
Labra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Labra controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown cracks Labra with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Berting Labra.
Labra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Labra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Labra misses with a wild body shot.
Labra stuffs the takedown.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Brown stuns Labra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labra.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown wants to clinch.
Bushido Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Labra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Labra misses.
Labra stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown connects with a high kick.
It looks like Berting Labra has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown avoiding damage as Labra throws knees to the body.
Labra lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown is trying to drag Labra to the mat but Labra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown has clasped his hands together around Labra's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Labra tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Labra has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Labra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berting Labra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown is looking to clinch but Labra is avoiding it.
Brown shoots in but Labra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown looks for a takedown but Labra sprawls well.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Labra in a clinch.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Labra.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Labra prevents it.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Brown wants to stall.
Labra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Labra tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Bushido Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra lands a slapping body shot.
Labra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Labra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labra wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown with a jab.
Labra throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Labra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Labra, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Labra.
Labra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brown is trying to push Labra away but Labra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents a body shot from Labra.
Knees to the body from Labra.
Labra tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Labra misses with a punch to the body.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Labra avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Labra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Labra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Labra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Labra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Labra as Brown shoots in.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Labra is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Labra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labra works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Labra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Labra's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Labra controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown wants to control from the top but Labra keeps moving.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Labra has wrist control.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Labra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Labra blocks nicely.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bushido Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Berting Labra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Labra takes one on the button.
A combination from Labra does no damage.
Labra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Labra avoids the damage to the body.
Labra trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Labra.
Berting Labra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Labra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Labra regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Labra blocks nicely.
Labra is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Labra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushido Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to control but Labra is working from the bottom.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Labra is trying to keep Brown in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Labra circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Labra did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Labra's head.
Labra is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is thwarting Labra's attempts to control the position.
Brown trying to control the action but Labra is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Labra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Labra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Labra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Labra's hands, connecting with Labra's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Labra is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berting Labra's cut.
That's time! Labra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labra.
Bushido Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Labra defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Labra dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Labra pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown works over Labra's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Labra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Labra ducks down to avoid it.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labra is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Labra circles away and we're back to standing.
Labra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown digs a good body shot into Labra's ribs.
Brown tries to move into range but Labra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Labra.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Labra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice sprawl there from Labra as Brown shoots in.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bushido Brown.
Jab from Labra.
Berting Labra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown works Labra's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labra as he jumps to the side.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Labra moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Labra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown looks for a takedown but Labra sprawls well.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Labra's waist but Labra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Labra looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Labra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Labra moves away and avoids it.
Labra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Labra pinned against the cage. Labra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Labra drops Brown with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brown! Labra dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berting Labra!
Berting Labra is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Berting Labra thanked Just Fight (Shirts 6$ Shorts 8$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Confrontation. Nelson has chosen The Sound of Silence 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bravo at a distance.
Bravo blocks a low kick nicely.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Horrible takedown by Bravo or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Nelson lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Bravo tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bravo fails to land the takedown.
Bravo has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Bravo 's knee.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Bravo stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Bravo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Bravo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bravo . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bravo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Joey Rodinerio Bravo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Bravo rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo looking to stall.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Bravo blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Bravo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bravo is rocked!
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuma Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Bravo is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Bravo 's knee but Bravo avoids it well.
Nelson jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Bravo 's ribs.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bravo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Nelson lands a brutal head kick. Bravo looks out on his feet and Nelson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kuma Nelson! Kuma Nelson retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kuma Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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G |
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B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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