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BFE: Bloodsport XXVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk has chosen Divinations by Mastodon as his entrance music. Sterling Archer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Sherk's chin.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Sherk defends the submission attempt.
Archer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sherk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Archer has cracked it and Sherk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sterling Archer!
In his post fight interview, Sterling Archer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laimonas Zemaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zemaitis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Queen - 'Don't Stop Me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laimonas Zemaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Zemaitis lands but Tanaka takes it in his stride.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemaitis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanaka clinches.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemaitis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
Zemaitis blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Zemaitis lands a right hand.
Zemaitis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanaka.
Zemaitis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zemaitis.
Our sources have told us that Zemaitis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemaitis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka looks winded!
Zemaitis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zemaitis lands with a left to the head.
Zemaitis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zemaitis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zemaitis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zemaitis - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemaitis throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Zemaitis lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Zemaitis does no damage.
Zemaitis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zemaitis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zemaitis throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
That kick from Zemaitis tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tanaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zemaitis throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zemaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemaitis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zemaitis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laimonas Zemaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemaitis tries to clinch but Tanaka is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zemaitis lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemaitis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zemaitis clinches up against the cage.
Zemaitis with a knee to the head.
Zemaitis lands an uppercut.
Tanaka is rocked!
Zemaitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemaitis finish him?
A short uppercut from Zemaitis.
Zemaitis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tanaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zemaitis is stalling here.
Zemaitis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tanaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zemaitis lands a big knee! That's hurt Tanaka! Oh, he's all over the place! Zemaitis lands another knee that sends Tanaka to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laimonas Zemaitis!
Laimonas Zemaitis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lucas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Lucas Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas Jr.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucas Jr as he avoids it easily.
Lucas Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hunt trying to control but Lucas Jr is working from the bottom.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas Jr.
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Lucas Jr is keeping the position.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Lucas Jr blocks nicely.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lucas Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Jr controlling from the full mount.
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucas Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucas Jr wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Lucas Jr tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Lucas Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt wants to hold on but Lucas Jr pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucas Jr controlling the pace for now.
Lucas Jr avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Lucas Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lucas Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucas Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Lucas Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucas Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lucas Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucas Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Lucas Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas Jr.
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!
Lucas Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucas Jr dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like John Hunt has been cut.
Travis Lucas Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas Jr scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lucas Jr.
Travis Lucas Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucas Jr lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Lucas Jr takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lucas Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucas Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucas Jr lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Lucas Jr takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hunt is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lucas Jr.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucas Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucas Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lucas Jr lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Lucas Jr takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
John Hunt's cut is getting worse.
Hunt is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Lucas Jr Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hunt is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Lucas Jr!
Travis Lucas Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann has chosen Ein Prosit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Peter Crouch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Crouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crouch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crouch digs a good body shot into Steuermann's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Crouch. Those never looked like landing.
Steuermann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crouch misses with a double jab.
Crouch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steuermann.
Steuermann walks into a left hand.
We've been told by Crouch's head coaches at Personal Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crouch connects with a right hand. Steuermann shakes it off.
Steuermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crouch circles away.
Steuermann gets a double leg takedown into Crouch's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steuermann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steuermann throws an elbow that misses. Crouch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steuermann's guard. Nice move by Crouch!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steuermann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crouch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crouch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crouch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steuermann on the ground.
Crouch won't allow Steuermann to sweep him here.
Steuermann thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann tries to strike from the bottom.
Steuermann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crouch stands up and waves to Steuermann to follow him.
Crouch misses with the combination.
Crouch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crouch misses with an uppercut.
Crouch misses the shot to the body.
Crouch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steuermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Crouch lands.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steuermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Crouch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steuermann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crouch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steuermann.
Crouch wants to get back to his feet but Steuermann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steuermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Crouch is retaining full guard.
Steuermann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crouch controlling Steuermann's posture.
Steuermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crouch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steuermann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann postures up in Crouch's guard and throws a big left but Crouch blocks it.
Steuermann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crouch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steuermann passes Crouch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steuermann seems to be working for a kimura but Crouch defends the submission attempt.
Steuermann throwing shots but Crouch is blocking nicely.
Steuermann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crouch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steuermann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steuermann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steuermann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steuermann is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crouch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wolfgang Steuermann!
A less than humble Wolfgang Steuermann misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown. Jenkins has chosen Gogol Bordello - Wonderlust King as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Bowman moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Bowman lands a body shot.
Bowman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Solomon Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins scores with a nice right hand.
Jenkins throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Pete Bowman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenkins has time to react.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins moves out of range as Bowman throws a body kick.
Bowman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenkins.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Bowman sprawls well.
Bowman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins lands a head kick. Bowman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins motions for Bowman to come forward. Jenkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bowman. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick by Jenkins misses
and Bowman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jenkins thinking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bowman.
Jenkins looks winded!
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Solomon Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Bowman sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bowman thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
Pete Bowman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowman lands a left and a right that send Jenkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Bowman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bowman blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Bowman pushes Jenkins away with a front kick.
Nice shot lands for Bowman.
Bowman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowman misses with a body kick.
Bowman throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowman lands with a shot to the body.
Bowman misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Bowman drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Bowman breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jenkins's knee momentarily.
Pete Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Jenkins.
Bowman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jenkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman misses with a body shot.
Jenkins looks to land a combination. Bowman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bowman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins throws a hook but Bowman blocks it.
Jenkins catches Bowman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bowman swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins scores with a three punch combo!
Bowman misses the jab.
Bowman slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Bowman moved out of range.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowman thows a body kick. Jenkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman lands with a good body shot.
Bowman throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Bowman cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins throws a nice head kick!
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Bowman's head but Bowman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowman.
Bowman throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Bowman avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bowman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bowman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bowman throws a combination. Jenkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jenkins is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bowman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jenkins.
Bowman scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jenkins is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Bowman misses the target.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowman finish him?
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
and Bowman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bowman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Bowman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bowman throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Bowman.
Bowman lands a big uppercut and Jenkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jenkins looks OK. Bowman waves Jenkins back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowman pinned against the cage. Bowman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bowman trying to control from the bottom.
Bowman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jenkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely.
Bowman is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowman wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Bowman looking for submissions off his back.
Bowman is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Bowman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Solomon Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bowman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bowman can pounce on him.
Bowman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
and Bowman counters with an outside leg kick.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Bowman drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bowman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowman as he avoids it easily.
Bowman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Bowman tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Bowman digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Bowman.
Bowman cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
Bowman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Jenkins misses
and Bowman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bowman.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bowman.
Bowman pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowman lands a damaging elbow.
Bowman gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins wants to break free but Bowman has control.
Bowman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bowman lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Bowman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bowman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Bowman lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jenkins sprawling to the canvas! Jenkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bowman finish him?!
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!
Bowman misses with a looping right.
Bowman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bowman lands with a shot to the body.
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bowman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
Bowman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bowman throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bowman's head.
Bowman throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Jenkins misses
and Bowman counters with a good low kick that Jenkins was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Bowman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bowman.
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowman is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowman misses the target.
A head kick by Jenkins misses
and Bowman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bowman has Jenkins pressed against the cage, preventing Jenkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Bowman has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowman feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Bowman misses.
Pete Bowman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowman throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Bowman seems unphased.
Bowman misses with a hook.
Jenkins scores with a hook.
Jenkins takes a swing at Bowman's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins lands with a hook. Bowman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Bowman lands a big head kick that sends Jenkins tumbling to the mat! Bowman takes a step backwards and waves Jenkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jenkins gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bowman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jenkins is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Bowman!
Pete Bowman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
Solomon Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight. I will be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
288 lbs
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23
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Mundo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africanus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mundo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Africanus.
A punch combination from Mundo misses.
Africanus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mundo.
Mundo wants to clinch up but Africanus keeps it at a distance.
Africanus scores with a leg kick.
Africanus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africanus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mundo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Africanus trying to keep a closed guard but Mundo is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mundo is looking to work some ground and pound but Africanus has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundo throwing strikes but missing.
Mundo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Africanus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mundo throws an elbow that misses. Africanus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mundo's guard. Nice move by Africanus!
Africanus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scipio Africanus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mundo stuns Africanus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mundo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mundo.
Africanus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mundo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Africanus motions for Mundo to come forward. Africanus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus avoids the head kick by Mundo.
Mundo works Africanus's body with a nice hook.
Africanus is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mundo connects with a body shot that sends Africanus's belly button to the back.
Mundo tries to clinch but Africanus moves out of range.
Mundo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus gets underhooks to prevent Mundo's takedown attempt.
Mundo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mundo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mundo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mundo postures up in Africanus's guard and throws a big left but Africanus blocks it.
Mundo landing with the ground and pound.
Mundo throws a big elbow that misses.
Mundo postures up and lands a big shot to Africanus's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Africanus controls Mundo momentarily but Mundo frees himself.
Africanus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Africanus is on top in guard.
Mundo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Africanus is pressed up against the cage. Mundo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Africanus down to the mat. Africanus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scipio Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Mundo.
A head kick misses from Africanus.
Africanus throws a sloppy head kick and Mundo moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mundo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Africanus is looking to slow Mundo down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Mundo dominated that round.
That's time! Africanus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Africanus throws a sloppy head kick and Mundo moves out of range easily.
Mundo shoots in and gets a takedown into Africanus's guard.
Mundo distracts Africanus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Africanus is trying to control the position but Mundo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mundo throws a big elbow that misses.
Mundo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mundo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mundo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Africanus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mundo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Africanus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mundo postures up and lands a big shot to Africanus's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus working a defensive guard here.
Mundo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mundo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mundo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mundo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Africanus has momentary wrist control but Mundo slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mundo postures up in Africanus's guard and throws a big left but Africanus blocks it.
Mundo is in close to Africanus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Africanus is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Africanus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mundo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Africanus covers up, he's hurt! Mundo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mundo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mundo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Mundo!
Doctor Mundo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nub Nodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
5 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Anthony!
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, Nub Nodes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nodes scores with the left hand. Anthony knows he should have avoided that one.
Nodes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.
Good work by Nodes as he checks the leg kick.
Nodes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anthony at a distance.
Greg Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Nodes does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Nodes finds it's target.
Anthony shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nodes connects with a body shot that sends Anthony's belly button to the back.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Nodes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nodes lands with an uppercut that bounces Anthony off the cage and back into range.
Nodes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nodes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nodes knocks out Anthony with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nodes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nodes picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nub Nodes!
Greg Anthony was interviewed post fight and said 'Well what can I say he bested me this time... I just have to work harder the next time around.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is rage against the machine,,cypress hill how i just kill a man. Norris has chosen The Night by Kromestatik as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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20
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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30
220 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Norris!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris throws a low kick but Ricardo moves out of range easily.
Norris misses with a double jab.
Ricardo misses with the combination.
Norris drops Ricardo with a beautiful combination! Ricardo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Norris is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ricky Ricardo has been cut.
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!
Ricardo misses with a straight right.
Norris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ricardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Norris stuns Ricardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ricardo get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ricardo stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Norris runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Norris!
Grant Norris 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Sakkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
277 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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264 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Sakkara!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Sakkara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Sakkara.
Sakkara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakkara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakkara wants to clinch.
Adams dips to his left and cracks Sakkara with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Sakkara misses the target.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Sakkara slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams moves out of range as Sakkara strikes.
Adams takes one on the button.
Adams moves away from the strike by Sakkara.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakkara misses the shot to the body.
Adams misses with a hook
and Sakkara counters with a right hand to the body.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakkara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakkara tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakkara lands with an overhand left.
Sakkara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams feints a jab promting Sakkara to slip. Adams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakkara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Marcus Sakkara has been cut.
Adams thows a body shot but no joy.
Sakkara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakkara.
Sakkara lands with a right that hurts Adams. Adams looks to clinch but Sakkara throws a short knee that drops Adams. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Marcus Sakkara!
A relieved looking Marcus Sakkara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brande Eideann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaskins comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name Of. Eideann has chosen We Didn't Start the Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
213 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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27
221 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Gaskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brande Eideann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eideann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaskins's waist but Gaskins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eideann off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Eideann blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaskins.
Gaskins throws a wild body kick that Eideann sees coming a mile off.
Eideann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaskins to the mat! Gaskins manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gaskins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaskins looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaskins, not yet.
Gaskins trying to keep a closed guard but Eideann is proving a slippery customer.
Eideann throws a big right hand that misses.
Eideann is in close to Gaskins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eideann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eideann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaskins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eideann is one step ahead there.
Eideann works over Gaskins with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eideann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eideann won't allow Gaskins to sweep him here.
Gaskins controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins trying to keep a closed guard but Eideann is proving a slippery customer.
Gaskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eideann.
Eideann trying to control but Gaskins is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eideann is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaskins has wrist control.
Gaskins trying to keep a closed guard but Eideann is proving a slippery customer.
Eideann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eideann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eideann throwing strikes but missing.
Gaskins keeping moving, preventing Eideann from controlling successfully.
Eideann stopping the sweep attempt from Gaskins.
Eideann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eideann passes Gaskins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaskins wants to get back to full guard.
Eideann is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaskins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eideann is nestled in close to Gaskins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eideann trying to pass the guard but Gaskins defending well.
Eideann is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eideann is working for a submission of some sort.
Eideann working the head and body with strikes.
Eideann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaskins sees it coming and defends easily.
Eideann wants to take a breather but Gaskins is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eideann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaskins's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaskins is pressing down on Eideann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eideann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eideann won't allow Gaskins to sweep him here.
Gaskins keeping moving, preventing Eideann from controlling successfully.
Eideann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eideann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaskins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eideann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eideann stopping the sweep attempt from Gaskins.
Eideann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaskins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eideann has Gaskins in his guard.
Gaskins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaskins wants to stand but Eideann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eideann is keeping the position for now.
Gaskins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eideann, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eideann goes for a double leg but Gaskins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaskins continues to drive forward.
Gaskins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eideann backwards.
Eideann misses with a body punch.
Gaskins struggles to land a body shot inside as Eideann controls his hands.
Eideann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eideann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaskins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Donald Gaskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brande Eideann.
Gaskins lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eideann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaskins swings wildly with an uppercut but Eideann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eideann breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brande Eideann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eideann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaskins thumps Eideann with a low kick.
Eideann lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaskins off the cage and back into range.
Eideann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaskins throws an overhand right that lands on Eideann's shoulder, as Eideann tries to avoid the shot.
Gaskins loads up on a big right hand but Eideann slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaskins. Eideann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eideann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eideann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Eideann.
A swing and a miss from Eideann.
Eideann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eideann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eideann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gaskins momentarily.
Gaskins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaskins defending well as Eideann loads up on a big left hand.
Eideann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaskins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eideann scrambles back to his feet.
Gaskins clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaskins misses with the head strike.
Eideann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaskins throws a punch but it's blocked by Eideann.
Gaskins prevents a body shot from Eideann.
Eideann has Gaskins pressed against the cage, preventing Gaskins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaskins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eideann throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaskins.
Eideann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaskins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaskins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eideann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gaskins drives through and clinches with Eideann against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaskins.
Eideann pushes Gaskins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Eideann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gaskins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaskins.
Eideann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eideann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaskins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eideann throws a head punch that misses.
Eideann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eideann struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaskins controls his hands.
Gaskins prevents the takedown attempt.
Donald Gaskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brande Eideann.
Gaskins is pressed up against the cage. Eideann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaskins down to the mat. Gaskins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eideann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaskins pinned against the cage. Gaskins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eideann checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Gaskins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eideann tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaskins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eideann throws a hook to the side of Gaskins's head but Gaskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaskins misses with a hook. Eideann ducked under it nicely.
Gaskins loads up on a big right hand but Eideann slips the punch.
Gaskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaskins misses with a body kick.
Gaskins misses with a left hand
and Eideann counters by moving into the clinch.
Eideann has Gaskins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaskins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaskins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eideann.
Gaskins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eideann misses with the head strike.
Gaskins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eideann wants a takedown.
Eideann gets control of Gaskins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eideann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gaskins throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaskins stands and steps away. Eideann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Donald Gaskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eideann just misses with a punch to the body.
Donald Gaskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaskins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaskins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eideann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Gaskins.
Eideann slips a jab and a cross from Gaskins.
Gaskins throws a right and a left that Eideann avoids nicely.
Eideann fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eideann throws a hook but Gaskins avoids it easily.
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 Donald Gaskins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gaskins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaskins wants it to stay on the feet.
Eideann moves away from the strike by Gaskins.
Gaskins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eideann tries to clinch up.
Gaskins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eideann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaskins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donald Gaskins is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaskins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eideann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaskins avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eideann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Eideann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaskins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eideann.
Gaskins throws a head kick but Eideann moves out of range.
Gaskins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaskins. That's going to slow Eideann down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins throws a sloppy head kick and Eideann moves out of range easily.
Eideann throws a hook but Gaskins avoids it easily.
Eideann dips to his left and cracks Gaskins with an uppercut!
Eideann throws a hook but Gaskins blocks it.
A combination from Gaskins does no damage.
Gaskins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eideann lands a jab to the nose.
Gaskins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eideann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaskins uses from the top position.
Eideann keeping moving, preventing Gaskins from controlling successfully.
Gaskins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Eideann is proving hard to escape from.
Gaskins preventing the sweep.
Gaskins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eideann is looking for a triangle but Gaskins pushes his legs off easily.
Eideann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaskins defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eideann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaskins is aware though and is defending well.
Gaskins wants to control from the top but Eideann keeps moving.
Gaskins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Eideann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eideann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaskins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Gaskins just wasn't active enough.
Gaskins connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Gaskins does it's job there.
Gaskins clinches up against the cage.
Brande Eideann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eideann tries a body shot but Gaskins blocks it.
Eideann misses with some punches.
Eideann lands with a short shot to the head.
Eideann misses with a punch on the inside.
Eideann is trying to break free.
Gaskins breaks from the clinch.
Gaskins scores with a shot to the body.
Eideann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaskins.
Eideann throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaskins counters with a big head kick but Eideann shrugs it off.
Eideann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Gaskins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eideann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gaskins wants to control but Eideann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eideann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eideann is working for a submission of some sort.
Eideann is trying to work for a kimura but Gaskins is defending well.
Gaskins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eideann thows a huge punch but Gaskins dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Gaskins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaskins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Gaskins!
After winning the bout, Donald Gaskins 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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