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GAMMA#335 Mangold v Adis 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Hi my name is as his entrance music. Jon Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Jones drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Jones punching to the body, from the bottom.
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.
Jones wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams advances position into side control!
Jones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams just content to control the position.
Jones parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones wants to control but Williams postures up.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams is trying to move to mount but Jones reverses beautifully and ends up in Williams's guard.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Williams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Williams won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steve Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones throws a strike but Williams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Jones postures up.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to keep Jones in close.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones advances position into side control!
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Williams keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Williams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Williams up and slammed him! Williams can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Williams's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones stands up and beckons Williams to his feet.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Jones postures up.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Williams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Williams has given up his back here.
Williams wants to escape the position.
Jones working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Williams is doing well to defend. Jones seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Williams is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bane Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reaper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Last Man Standing - People In Planes. Sandford has chosen Two steps from hell-Heart of courage as his entrance music. Bane Reaper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Sandford's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bane Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Sandford!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandford looks to throw the jab but Reaper is out of range.
Sandford lands a right hook to the body.
Reaper throws a body punch but Sandford moves out of range.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sandford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reaper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reaper slips a jab and a cross from Sandford.
Sandford misses with a looping left.
Sandford throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
Sandford avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Sandford staying out of range there.
Sandford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandford was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Sandford ducks right into an uppercut from Reaper.
Reaper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sandford.
Reaper dodges the punch combination from Sandford.
Sandford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Reaper lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reaper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sandford misses the shot to the body.
Bane Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandford manages to avoid it.
Reaper throws an off balance right hand
letting Sandford counter with a right hand.
Reaper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Sandford.
Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandford.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Sandford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Sandford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sandford scores with a nice strike.
Sandford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandford tries to clinch but Reaper is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reaper misses with a straight right.
Reaper scores with a body shot.
Sandford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandford misses with a double jab.
Sandford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandford is just out of range.
Sandford moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off.
Reaper throws out a powerful jab.
Sandford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Sandford slips under a jab.
Sandford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sandford duly obliges.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandford was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Sandford missing with a left hand there. Reaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper lands a slapping body shot.
Sandford instigates a clinch.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandford.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reaper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sandford working aggressively here.
Sandford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
Sandford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaper looking to stall.
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Reaper throws a body punch but Sandford moves out of range.
Sandford blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Sandford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Sandford.
Sandford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandford wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Sandford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandford thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Sandford.
Good exchange - Reaper coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper moves forwards but Sandford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Reaper misses.
Reaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reaper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reaper slips a straight right by Sandford.
Sandford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reaper swings for the body but Sandford moves out of range.
Sandford drops his hands momentarily and Reaper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandford manages to avoid it.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Sandford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Sandford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bane Reaper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sandford throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
Sandford is looking to clinch but Reaper is avoiding it.
Reaper misses with a straight right.
Reaper connects with a looping right hand.
Bane Reaper is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reaper.
Reaper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Sandford moves away from the strike by Reaper.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandford was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Sandford slips a jab from Reaper.
Reaper looks to land a left hand but Sandford moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Sandford lands.
Sandford looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper tests Sandford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandford off the cage and back into range.
Sandford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reaper to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandford misses with a straight left.
Reaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sandford just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandford moves away.
Reaper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James Sandford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sandford staying out of range there.
Sandford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandford moves away.
Sandford tests Reaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reaper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandford.
Reaper moves out of range as Sandford strikes.
Sandford avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Sandford tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandford tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper lands a nice looking body shot.
Reaper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandford on the side of the head.
Reaper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reaper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandford.
Reaper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reaper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reaper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reaper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Sandford misses its intended target.
Sandford's corner calls for a 1-2. Sandford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reaper throws a low kick, looking for Sandford's leg but Sandford calmly moves out of range.
Sandford ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandford.
Sandford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandford moves out of range of the body kick.
Reaper scores with a shot to the body.
Sandford wants to clinch.
Sandford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sandford defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Reaper connects with a body shot that sends Sandford's belly button to the back.
Reaper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.
Reaper throws a shot from downtown. Sandford moves away and avoids it.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Reaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reaper lands the left hand.
Reaper throws out a loose jab but Sandford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandford avoids the body shot from Reaper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Sandford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reaper throws a leg kick that misses.
Sandford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Sandford moved out of range.
Sandford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Sandford throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Sandford has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reaper as the two fighters clinch.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Sandford tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Sandford back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Sandford misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper tries to circle away but Sandford has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sandford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bane Reaper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Reaper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sandford counters with a nice uppercut.
Reaper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandford.
Sandford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reaper throws a right hand that misses
and Sandford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sandford.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sandford.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Sandford controls the action.
A short uppercut from Sandford.
Sandford lands a nice uppercut.
Sandford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reaper's efforts to push away.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Sandford.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reaper tries to work over Sandford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandford tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandford prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sandford is keeping busy.
Sandford misses with the head strike.
Sandford misses with some punches.
Sandford working aggressively here.
Sandford misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sandford.
Sandford blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Sandford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandford's elbow.
Sandford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper slows down the pace here.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandford's elbow.
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandford tries to clinch but Reaper moves out of range.
Sandford throws an off balance right hand
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper connects with a body shot that sends Sandford's belly button to the back.
Sandford throws a series of punches but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reaper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandford walks into a jab.
Sandford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Reaper finds it's target.
Reaper misses with an uppercut.
Sandford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sandford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reaper's head.
Reaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sandford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Reaper.
Reaper slips a jab and a cross from Sandford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Sandford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
Sandford misses with a looping left.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandford.
Nice straight punches there by Sandford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sandford.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Sandford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper slips under a jab.
Reaper slips under a jab from Sandford.
Sandford misses with a body shot.
Reaper throws a body punch but Sandford moves out of range.
Sandford misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper tries to score with a low kick but Sandford moves his leg out of the way.
Sandford moves out of range as Reaper throws a body kick.
Reaper misses with a hook. Sandford ducked under it nicely.
Sandford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandford has managed to clinch.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandford won't allow it.
Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
Bane Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sandford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandford throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper breaks the clinch.
Reaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James Sandford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bane Reaper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandford misses with a looping right.
Reaper moves away from the strike by Sandford.
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 Bane Reaper.
Well Reaper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bane Reaper!
During a confident post fight interview, Bane Reaper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthasar Oosteroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov has chosen datsik evilution as his entrance music. The key to victory for Balthasar Oosteroom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balthasar Oosteroom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosteroom checks a leg kick nicely.
Kuznetsov rushes Oosteroom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oosteroom blocking some punches.
Oosteroom with a knee to the head.
Oosteroom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
Oosteroom misses with a knee to the head.
Oosteroom misses with a knee to the head.
Oosteroom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oosteroom misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Oosteroom blocks it.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Oosteroom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Oosteroom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oosteroom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosteroom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oosteroom prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosteroom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosteroom tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosteroom tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Oosteroom, taking a breather.
Oosteroom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oosteroom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oosteroom managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Oosteroom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuznetsov looks winded!
Oosteroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oosteroom lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Oosteroom takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ivan Kuznetsov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Oosteroom lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Oosteroom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Oosteroom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oosteroom tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosteroom tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Oosteroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oosteroom misses with a knee strike.
Oosteroom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oosteroom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosteroom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oosteroom being controlled against the cage.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oosteroom's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Oosteroom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosteroom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oosteroom.
Oosteroom is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Oosteroom misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oosteroom misses with a knee to the head.
Oosteroom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oosteroom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oosteroom is defending well for now.
Oosteroom landing knees to the head.
Oosteroom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oosteroom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oosteroom is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Oosteroom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Oosteroom.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oosteroom obliges.
Oosteroom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oosteroom obliges.
Oosteroom lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oosteroom obliges.
Oosteroom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oosteroom breaks from the clinch.
Oosteroom scores with a decent looking hook.
Oosteroom drives through and clinches with Kuznetsov against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosteroom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oosteroom manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Oosteroom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosteroom finish him?
Kuznetsov rushes Oosteroom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oosteroom looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balthasar Oosteroom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kuznetsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oosteroom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Oosteroom.
Oosteroom lands a front kick.
Oosteroom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oosteroom cracks Kuznetsov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Oosteroom has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kuznetsov to stand back up!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosteroom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Oosteroom finish him?
Oosteroom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oosteroom with a knee to the head.
Oosteroom looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Oosteroom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oosteroom lands a nice knee to the body.
Oosteroom looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Oosteroom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosteroom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oosteroom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oosteroom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oosteroom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oosteroom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oosteroom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov has Oosteroom up against the cage in a clinch.
Oosteroom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosteroom tries to land a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks with his arms.
Oosteroom manages to break the clinch.
Oosteroom dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Balthasar Oosteroom!
Balthasar Oosteroom 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanimir Kurdov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Montilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montilo has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music. 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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21
264 lbs
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26
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanimir Kurdov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Montilo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kurdov scores with a three punch combo!
Montilo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Montilo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurdov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montilo wants to clinch.
Kurdov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Montilo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurdov is aware though and is defending well.
Montilo has his foot on Kurdov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurdov works his way back into a safe position though.
Montilo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montilo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montilo has his foot on Kurdov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurdov works his way back into a safe position though.
Montilo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kurdov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurdov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kurdov cracks Montilo with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurdov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Montilo 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.
Kurdov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montilo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurdov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Montilo is tightening it up a little... Kurdov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kurdov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kurdov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Montilo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Montilo!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Montilo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cash Patrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hatebreed - Live for this. 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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225 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cash Patrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Campos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrone just misses with a punch to the body.
Cash Patrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patrone swings for the body but Campos moves out of range.
Campos tries to land a leg kick but Patrone saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Patrone.
Campos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Campos.
Patrone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Patrone does it's job there.
Patrone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patrone clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Patrone.
Campos throws a punch but it's blocked by Patrone.
Campos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Campos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Campos throws an elbow but it misses.
Patrone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patrone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camposs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patrone tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
Patrone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Campos taking a breather.
Campos misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrone swings wildly with an uppercut but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campos misses with a body punch.
Patrone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patrone is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campos.
Campos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patrone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campos pinned against the cage. Campos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patrone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patrone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Patrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campos walks into a straight right hand from Patrone.
Patrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Campos throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Cash Patrone has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Patrone.
Campos throws a jab when Patrone was well out of range.
Patrone misses with a looping left.
Patrone misses with a double jab.
Campos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patrone.
Patrone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patrone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campos defends it nicely.
Campos throws a series of punches but Patrone moves out of range.
Campos takes a swing at Patrone's ribcage but misses.
Campos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Campos moves into the clinch successfully.
Patrone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patrone avoids it.
Campos prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Campos tries to work over Patrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patrone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campos throws a punch but it's blocked by Patrone.
Stalling in the clinch from Campos.
Campos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Patrone's defenses.
Patrone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Campos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patrones head.
Patrone is trying to drag Campos to the mat but Campos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patrone managing to block the knees to the body from Campos.
Patrone is looking to control Campos's arms but Campos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Patrone has his back to the cage.
Campos lands a body shot.
Patrone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campos is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos pushes Patrone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patrone managing to block the knees to the body from Campos.
Patrone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campos misses with a punch to the body.
Campos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patrone.
Patrone lands with a left to the head.
Campos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patrone takes a shot to the head.
Campos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patrone avoids a wild elbow strike from Campos.
Patrone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patrone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patrone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patrone swings wildly with an uppercut but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Campos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cash Patrone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Campos.
Patrone looks to throw the jab but Campos is out of range.
Campos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patrone lands with a shot to the body.
Campos tries to clinch there but Patrone circles away.
Campos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patrone 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!
Campos throws an uppercut from hell that sends Patrone clean off his feet! He's out cold! Campos stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Campos!
After winning the bout, Daniel Campos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uther Champy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champy has chosen Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest for the Wicked as his entrance music. Uther Champy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juris Dicktion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uther Champy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Champy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dicktion under the eye.
Dicktion throws a head kick but Champy moves out of range.
Dicktion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Champy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Champy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Champy is trying to control the action in half guard but Dicktion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dicktion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Champy.
Champy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Champy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champy throws a big elbow that misses.
Dicktion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Champy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dicktion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Champy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dicktion trying to keep a closed guard but Champy is proving a slippery customer.
Dicktion wants to stand and escape but Champy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Champy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Champy wants to pass the guard but Dicktion is keeping the position.
Champy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Champy looking to sit in guard and control but Dicktion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Champy is keeping the position for now.
Champy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Champy moves nicely into side control.
Champy misses with the ground and pound.
Champy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Champy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dicktion is avoiding damage well.
Champy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Champy with the ground and pound but Dicktion regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champy is looking to advance position but Dicktion won't allow it.
Champy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dicktion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dicktion.
Champy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dicktion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Champy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Champy trying to move into half guard but instead Dicktion has managed to sweep!
Dicktion is fighting to break Champy's control of his arms but Champy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dicktion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Champy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dicktion defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dicktion won't allow Champy to sweep him here.
Dicktion looking to pass the guard.
Champy pulls Dicktion in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Champy wants to sweep here but Dicktion controlling him for the moment.
Champy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dicktion passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uther Champy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Champy misses with a body punch
and Dicktion counters with an inside leg kick.
Dicktion lands a head kick that stumbles Champy and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Uther Champy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dicktion won't allow Champy to sweep him here.
Dicktion wants to stand but Champy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Champy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uther Champy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dicktion taking some punishment here, with Champy in his half guard.
Champy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Champy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Champy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Champy throwing shots but Dicktion is blocking nicely.
Dicktion wants to control but Champy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicktion taking some punishment here, with Champy in his half guard.
Champy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dicktion defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Champy there.
Champy throwing shots but Dicktion is blocking nicely.
Dicktion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Champy.
Dicktion is in trouble now - Champy has advanced to mount!
Champy throwing strikes here but Dicktion is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Champy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Champy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Juris Dicktion has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dicktion because Champy loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dicktion is bucking up trying to escape but Champy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Juris Dicktion's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juris Dicktion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uther Champy!
A pretty intense looking Uther Champy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson comes to the cage accompanied by 2ne1 - Can't Nobody. Man, I cannot wait for 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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Crouch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigurdsson slips a jab from Crouch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crouch.
It looks like Frank Sigurdsson has been cut.
Crouch misses with a two punch combination.
Crouch throws a hook but Sigurdsson blocks it.
Crouch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Peter Crouch has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigurdsson lands a big uppercut and Crouch crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crouch looks OK. Sigurdsson waves Crouch back to his feet!
Crouch throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Crouch misses its intended target.
Sigurdsson slips under a jab.
A big right from Sigurdsson misses.
Sigurdsson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Crouch to the canvas! Crouch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sigurdsson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Sigurdsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venturia has chosen Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 New York, Cinder Smaug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venturia swinging wildly here.
Venturia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Venturia throws a right hand that Smaug ducks under and follows up with a left that Smaug also avoids with ease.
Smaug closes the distance and clinches.
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venturia's elbow.
Smaug tries to work over Venturia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smaug scores with a hook to the body.
Venturia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but Venturia avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage.
Venturia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
Venturia blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venturia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Smaug.
Venturia has had enough of the clinch but Smaug keeps him there for the moment.
Venturia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smaug has Venturia pressed against the cage, preventing Venturia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia breaks from the clinch.
Smaug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venturia.
Venturia moves away from the strike by Smaug.
Jesse Venturia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smaug takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smaug scores with a jab. Venturia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smaug lands a nice shot that snaps Venturia's head back.
It looks like Jesse Venturia has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Venturia.
Venturia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smaug throws a big shot that misses.
Smaug gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Venturia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smaug dodges the punch combination from Venturia.
Smaug avoids the body shot from Venturia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smaug is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Venturia like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Venturia from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cinder Smaug!
After winning the bout, Cinder Smaug thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson has chosen How Much For One Rib? as his entrance music. Hantu Rockamole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 2 - 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Mason Watson has been cut.
Rockamole misses with a shot to the body
and Rockamole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockamole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockamole dives in and scores a takedown into Watson's guard.
Rockamole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockamole is looking to work some ground and pound but Watson has wrist control.
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockamole defends well.
Watson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rockamole has passed into half guard!
Rockamole is nestled in close to Watson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rockamole lands strikes from half guard.
Rockamole is looking to advance position but Watson won't allow it.
Watson wants to improve his position but Rockamole is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockamole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Rockamole defends easily.
Rockamole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rockamole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockamole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockamole passes into half guard.
Watson is not content to let Rockamole control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockamole lands with a punch from half guard.
Rockamole not doing much here.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockamole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rockamole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Watson is rocked!
Still in half guard, Rockamole seems content to control.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can Rockamole finish him?
Rockamole lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Watson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rockamole jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hantu Rockamole!
Hantu Rockamole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Prez "Be Healthy". Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangold.
Mangold connects with a leg kick. Djurdjevic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Djurdjevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Djurdjevic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangold - the referee stops the clock and Djurdjevic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangold. Djurdjevic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Djurdjevic is looking to clinch.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries to land a front kick but Mangold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Djurdjevic misses with a wild combination.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Djurdjevic thows a body kick. Mangold tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Djurdjevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Djurdjevic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Djurdjevic connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold closes the distance and clinches up with Djurdjevic, looking for a takedown. Mangold pushes Djurdjevic against the cage but Djurdjevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Mangold.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangold drives through with a takedown into Djurdjevic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mangold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Djurdjevic is keeping the position for now.
Djurdjevic working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold wants to pass the guard but Djurdjevic is keeping the position.
Mangold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangold chips away with some ground and pound.
Mangold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mangold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mangold is working Djurdjevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mangold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Djurdjevic's head.
Mangold trying to control the position from guard on top but Djurdjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangold tries to free his leg and advance position but Djurdjevic is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold stays in close to Djurdjevic's body and controls the position.
Mangold distracts Djurdjevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Djurdjevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mangold preventing the sweep.
Djurdjevic keeping moving, preventing Mangold from controlling successfully.
Mangold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Djurdjevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mangold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mangold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Djurdjevic has momentary wrist control but Mangold slips an elbow through the middle.
Mangold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Djurdjevic trying to control the position.
Mangold scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Djurdjevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mangold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold throwing strikes from guard but Djurdjevic blocks nicely.
Djurdjevic is controlling Mangold's posture.
Mangold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mangold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mangold is looking to work some ground and pound but Djurdjevic has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mangold trying to control but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic looking for a sweep. Not yet Djurdjevic, not yet.
Mangold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Mangold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a low kick.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Mangold scores with a push kick.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy head kick
and Mangold counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangold.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Djurdjevic misses with a straight right.
Mangold dives in and grabs Djurdjevic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Djurdjevic pushes down on Mangold's head and hops out.
A clash of legs there as Djurdjevic blocks the low kick.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mangold throws out a leg kick but Djurdjevic moves out of range and Mangold only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Djurdjevic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mangold throws a sloppy head kick and Djurdjevic moves out of range easily.
Djurdjevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djurdjevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mangold tries to work over Djurdjevic's front leg with a kick but Djurdjevic checks it.
Nice body punch from Djurdjevic.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Djurdjevic.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic moved away.
Djurdjevic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mangold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Djurdjevic cracks Mangold with a good jab.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic moves out of range of the body kick from Mangold.
Djurdjevic swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Djurdjevic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Djurdjevic is looking to land body kicks.
Djurdjevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Djurdjevic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
Mangold avoids the head kick by Djurdjevic.
An inside leg kick from Djurdjevic misses.
Djurdjevic tries to land a front kick but Mangold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Djurdjevic moves out of range of the body kick.
Djurdjevic moves out of range as Mangold throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Djurdjevic misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Djurdjevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Djurdjevic misses with a two punch combination.
Djurdjevic throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Djurdjevic.
Mangold scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Djurdjevic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
Djurdjevic is looking to land body kicks.
Djurdjevic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold moves out of range as Djurdjevic throws a body kick.
Mangold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Djurdjevic is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Djurdjevic throws out a leg kick but Mangold moves out of range and Djurdjevic only half commits.
Djurdjevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Djurdjevic throws a low kick but Mangold moves out of range easily.
Djurdjevic jabs at Mangold's body.
Djurdjevic defending well as Mangold loads up on a big left hand.
Djurdjevic walks into a stiff left hand from Mangold.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Djurdjevic.
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.
Mangold throws a body punch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Djurdjevic can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a body kick.
Djurdjevic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangold is out of range and Djurdjevic settles back down.
Djurdjevic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Djurdjevic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Djurdjevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangold scores with a leg kick.
Mangold throws a body punch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Djurdjevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djurdjevic.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Mangold.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangold lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Djurdjevic. That did some damage!
A jab from Djurdjevic does it's job there.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. Mangold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mangold fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side.
Djurdjevic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangold thows a body shot but no joy.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook.
Djurdjevic misses with a low kick.
Mangold connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Djurdjevic.
Mangold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Djurdjevic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Djurdjevic's head but Djurdjevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
Mangold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Djurdjevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangold 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.
Djurdjevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Mangold blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mangold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Djurdjevic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Djurdjevic looks to throw a body kick
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Djurdjevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mangold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic misses with a few strikes there.
Djurdjevic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mangold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Djurdjevic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Djurdjevic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Djurdjevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangold. That's going to slow Djurdjevic down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mangold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Djurdjevic checks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djurdjevic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Djurdjevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djurdjevic tries to clinch but Mangold moves out of range.
Djurdjevic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mangold if he has to take too many more of those.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Djurdjevic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mangold. That did some damage!
A big left from Djurdjevic misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mangold checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djurdjevic moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Djurdjevic. That's going to slow Mangold down.
Djurdjevic is looking to clinch but Mangold is avoiding it.
Mangold wants to land a leg kick but Djurdjevic is out of range.
Djurdjevic throws a lazy right hand but Mangold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangold misses with a head kick.
Mangold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Djurdjevic.
Good leg kick by Djurdjevic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mangold 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.
Djurdjevic throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Mangold misses.
A left and a right from Djurdjevic both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangold blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangold shoots in looking for a takedown but Djurdjevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mangold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mangold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Djurdjevic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold delivers a nice body kick.
Djurdjevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Djurdjevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Djurdjevic avoids a kick to the body.
Mangold lands a leg kick that knocks Djurdjevic off balance momentarily.
Mangold scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Mangold lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Djurdjevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Mangold.
Djurdjevic scores with a jab. Mangold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Djurdjevic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adis Djurdjevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Djurdjevic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangold scrambles back to his feet.
Djurdjevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangold circles away.
Djurdjevic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold throws a jab when Djurdjevic was well out of range.
Mangold slips under a jab from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Djurdjevic checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Djurdjevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mangold on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adis Djurdjevic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Djurdjevic wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangold thuds his right hand into Djurdjevic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Djurdjevic misses with a low kick.
Donk. Djurdjevic catches Mangold right on the button with a cross.
Crunch! Djurdjevic slams his shin into Mangold's torso.
Djurdjevic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Djurdjevic is looking to score with low kicks.
Djurdjevic misses with a straight right.
Djurdjevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangold, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Djurdjevic, right into the meat.
Djurdjevic throws a push kick but Mangold slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Djurdjevic throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold tries to land a front kick but Djurdjevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Djurdjevic looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Djurdjevic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Djurdjevic connects with a crisp jab.
Mangold checks a low kick from Djurdjevic.
Good standup being displayed there by Mangold as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold lands with a good body shot.
Mangold throws the kick towards the body but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Djurdjevic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mangold takes a step back to recover.
Djurdjevic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mangold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djurdjevic checks a leg kick nicely.
Mangold connects with a body shot that sends Djurdjevic's belly button to the back.
Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Djurdjevic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Djurdjevic cracks Mangold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold checks a low kick from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a low kick.
Mangold fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Djurdjevic's hands.
A bone on bone clash there as Djurdjevic blocks the leg kick.
Djurdjevic tries to land a leg kick but Mangold saw it coming and moves away.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Djurdjevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold cracks a nice hook into Djurdjevic's ribs.
Mangold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Djurdjevic to the mat! Djurdjevic manages to get full guard.
Mangold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djurdjevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Djurdjevic is trying to control the position but Mangold postures up.
Djurdjevic wants to sweep but no luck.
Djurdjevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mangold.
Djurdjevic wants to sweep here but Mangold controlling him for the moment.
Mangold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Djurdjevic trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangold connects with a couple of short punches.
Danny Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djurdjevic is trying to control the position but Mangold postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adis Djurdjevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Djurdjevic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adis Djurdjevic!
Adis Djurdjevic is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Adis Djurdjevic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Crippler's Corner and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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