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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Luiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
18 - 15 - 1 |
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Maven!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Maven circles away.
Maven ducks right into an uppercut from Luiz.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Maven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Maven.
Marcus Maven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maven keeps working.
Luiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Luiz 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.
Luiz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maven is not content to let Luiz control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maven being controlled for a moment.
Luiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maven keeps working.
Maven defending against the ground and pound.
Maven wants to get back to his feet but Luiz is dominant here and he's now got Maven's back!
Luiz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maven prevents Luiz from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Luiz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maven rolls, trying to escape but Luiz keeps control of the position.
Maven is keeping busy.
Luiz missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Luiz misses with an elbow to the head.
Luiz punishes Maven with strikes from the back mount.
Maven is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Maven is looking for a way out.
Maven holding both Luiz 's hands and preventing any damage.
Maven covering up well under a series of strikes from Luiz.
Maven covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Luiz is looking to control Maven but Maven is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Luiz scores with strikes from the back.
Luiz scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luiz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Luiz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Maven. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Luiz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Luiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Luiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maven misses with a left hand
and Luiz counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luiz is defended easily by Maven.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maven misses with a punch on the inside.
Maven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luiz misses the shot to the body.
Luiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luiz shoots in for a double leg but Maven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maven throws a nice looking combination but Luiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz looks to clinch
and Maven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maven throws a series of punches but Luiz avoids them all with ease.
Luiz blocks a head kick by Maven.
Maven keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Maven misses.
Luiz wants to clinch.
Luiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Maven missing with a left hand there. Luiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maven misses with a hook. Luiz ducked under it nicely.
Luiz closes the distance and pushes Maven back into the cage.
Maven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus Maven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Maven misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Maven - just one landing.
Maven throws a leg kick but Luiz moved away.
Luiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Maven misses the target.
Maven swats away the attempt to clinch by Luiz.
Maven scores with a head kick. Luiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maven.
Maven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luiz tries to clinch there but Maven circles away.
Maven misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz tries to clinch up.
A jab from Maven misses.
Maven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maven can pounce on him.
Marcus Maven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maven misses with the combination.
Luiz lands with a shot to the body.
Maven throws a right and a left that Luiz avoids nicely.
David Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luiz fails to land the takedown.
Luiz slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz tries to clinch but Maven is having none of it.
Luiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maven gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Maven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Maven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maven 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.
Maven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Luiz passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz trying to control the action but Maven is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luiz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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 David Luiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maven throws a lazy right hand but Luiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Maven is just out of range.
Maven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maven gets tackled into the cage by Luiz. Luiz maintains the clinch.
Maven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Luiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Maven.
Luiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maven misses with a head kick.
Maven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maven wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Maven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Maven connects with a leg kick. Luiz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maven misses with a hook.
Maven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maven misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Maven misses the target.
Luiz moves in looking to clinch but Maven pushes him off.
Maven throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maven.
Maven lands with a hook. Luiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maven is looking to slow Luiz down with leg kicks.
Maven throws a looping overhand right but Luiz ducks down to avoid it.
Maven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maven.
Maven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luiz's head backwards.
Luiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Maven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luiz's head backwards.
Luiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maven napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Luiz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Luiz scoring with punches and elbows.
Luiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luiz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Luiz is looking to take a break and control but Maven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luiz cracks Maven with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maven is not content to let Luiz control the position.
Maven is looking for a sweep.
Luiz wants to control but Maven is keeping him busy.
Luiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Luiz is trying to ground and pound but Maven uses the momentary lack of control by Luiz to regain half guard.
Luiz drops an elbow to the side of Maven's head.
David Luiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luiz not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz trying to pass the guard but Maven defending well.
Maven is staying active underneath Luiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Luiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Luiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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115 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sly Guy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wallace wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy won't allow Wallace to pass to mount.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
Wallace wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
Wallace prevents Guy from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wallace in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace 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.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Guy.
Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Guy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wallace is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallace fails to pull guard.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Guy.
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Guy stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
Guy tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Wallace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Wallace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrone Wallace.
Guy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wallace to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wallace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sly Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace clinches up against the cage.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Guy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wallace under the eye.
Guy throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Guy holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallace drops back down to his feet.
Guy stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guy after a bit of a struggle.
Wallace tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Guy can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Wallace drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guy tries to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Guy regains guard immediately.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace 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.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrone Wallace.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Guy throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Crunch! Guy slams his shin into Wallace's torso.
Guy throws a leg kick but Wallace moved away.
Wallace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyrone Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Wallace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wallace dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Guy throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guy throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Wallace moves forwards but Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guy tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Guy gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Wallace looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wallace gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Guy is defending well.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace controlling the pace.
Wallace 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.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Wallace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sly Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Guy reverses the position - he's now on top in Wallace's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wallace holds on and takes a little breather.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sly Guy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wallace throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guy was covering up waiting for the punch and Wallace finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Wallace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.
Wallace slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Wallace!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyrone Wallace waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Combat Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bethany Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Combat Jack could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bethany Noel's chin.
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combat Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bethany Noel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jack connects with a solid leg kick.
Noel stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noel finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack's head.
It looks like Combat Jack has been cut.
Bethany Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack throws a head kick but Noel moves out of range.
Jack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noel misses with a hook.
Noel moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Jack scores with a spinning back kick!
Noel connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Noel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control.
Jack misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jack trying to control the position but Noel is working away.
Noel is letting Jack control him for a moment.
Noel is pushing Jack's head away, looking to escape. Jack manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack wants to control but Noel is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noel is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jack is controlling him well.
Jack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Noel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jack explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noel throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a shoot takedown. Noel fights it but they end up in guard.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jack is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack is standing up over Noel. Noel looks to escape but Jack dives into side control.
Jack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noel is avoiding damage well.
Noel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is staying tight to Noel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jack is looking to take a break and control but Noel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jack controls the position.
Noel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jack has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Noel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Noel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jack has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Noel looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack controls the position from side control.
Jack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jack is staying tight to Noel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jack 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noel keeps working.
Noel is trying to buck Jack off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combat Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Combat Jack's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Noel's shoulder, as Noel tries to avoid the shot.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack throws a body punch but Noel moves out of range.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Noel throws a good cross that connects.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Combat Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack is looking to clinch.
Noel blocks a head kick by Jack.
Sloppy strikes from Noel. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Noel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Jack scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bethany Noel has been cut.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noel thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel is pushing Jack's head away, looking to escape. Jack manages to hold on to the position though.
Jack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Noel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands a few punches from side control.
Noel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noel keeps working.
Noel pushes Jack away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jack gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Noel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jack throws a strike aimed at the side of Noel's head but Noel avoids it well.
Combat Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack cracks Noel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jack in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Noel is trying to get back to his feet.
Jack trying to control the action but Noel is working from the bottom.
Jack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noel is avoiding damage well.
Jack trying to control the position but Noel is working away.
Noel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Noel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Noel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jack is controlling him well.
Jack happy to just control the position for now.
Jack prevents Noel from escaping the position.
Jack is looking to take a break and control but Noel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jack wants to control but Noel is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noel pushes Jack away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jack gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jack staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Combat Jack dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noel motions for Jack to come forward. Noel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Noel moves out of range easily.
Noel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jack cracks the inside of Noel's front leg.
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noel looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jack jabs Noel right on the nose. Noel blinks but takes it well.
Jack swinging wildly here.
Jack scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noel drops his hands momentarily and Jack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noel misses with a straight right.
Jack cracks Noel with an open hand slap.
Noel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Noel throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Bethany Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noel loses concentration momentarily and Jack pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Noel crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Jack finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Combat Jack!
Combat Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo DeRosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy of Gold. Edgar Hoover is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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226 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo DeRosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeRosa throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover throws out a loose jab but DeRosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRosa moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.
DeRosa misses with a punch to the body.
DeRosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoover drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoover 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.
Hoover looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet but DeRosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeRosa looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa tries to stand but Hoover is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeRosa content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leonardo DeRosa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
DeRosa misses with a kick to the body.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeRosa but DeRosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been hearing reports that Hoover has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DeRosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeRosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from DeRosa.
Leonardo DeRosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeRosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoover darts in and clinches DeRosa up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeRosa pushes Hoover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoover has DeRosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeRosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoover wants a takedown.
DeRosa stalling against the cage.
Hoover wants to take the fight to the mat but DeRosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoover gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRosa 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.
DeRosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoover manages to get himself to full guard.
DeRosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoover is keeping the position for now.
DeRosa wants to control from the top but Hoover keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover pulls DeRosa in to control the position.
DeRosa won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.
Hoover wants to sweep but no luck.
DeRosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonardo DeRosa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
DeRosa misses with a kick to the body.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt - DeRosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeRosa connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from DeRosa tenderised Hoover's leg. Hoover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeRosa as he jumps to the side.
DeRosa throws a head kick but Hoover moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover closes the distance and clinches up with DeRosa, looking for a takedown. Hoover pushes DeRosa against the cage but DeRosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but DeRosa gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
DeRosa manages to break the clinch.
DeRosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoover checks it well.
Hoover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeRosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hoover is in DeRosa's guard.
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!
Hoover throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoover throws a strike but DeRosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeRosa wants to pass the guard but Hoover is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoover wants to get back to his feet but DeRosa passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo DeRosa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt - DeRosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoover closes the distance and clinches up with DeRosa, looking for a takedown. Hoover pushes DeRosa against the cage but DeRosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeRosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeRosa wants to land a leg kick but Hoover is out of range.
DeRosa lands a leg kick that knocks Hoover off balance momentarily.
Leonardo DeRosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeRosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoover has time to react.
Hoover changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeRosa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRosa wants to get back to his feet but Hoover drags him back down.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeRosa keeps working.
Hoover connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused DeRosa some visible discomfort.
Hoover prevents DeRosa from escaping the position.
Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at DeRosa to see if he's OK.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
DeRosa parries the strikes from Hoover easily there. Hoover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DeRosa to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hoover landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
DeRosa tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoover.
DeRosa wants to control but Hoover postures up.
Hoover postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
DeRosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeRosa tries to kick Hoover off but Hoover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hoover thows a huge punch but DeRosa dodges it nicely.
DeRosa looks like he's trying to stand up.
DeRosa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Hoover's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
DeRosa dodges the ground and pound from Hoover.
DeRosa is trying to get back to his feet.
DeRosa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
DeRosa can't do much from the bottom here.
DeRosa sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoover connects with a nice short shot to DeRosa's temple.
Hoover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeRosa is looking for a sweep. Hoover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeRosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover seems to be looking for submissions.
DeRosa is trying to stand up here but Hoover is controlling him well.
Hoover is keen to just control but DeRosa is a slippery customer.
Hoover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeRosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeRosa has his hands clasped together around Hoover's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeRosa's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeRosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edgar Hoover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoover is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeRosa tries to roll over but Hoover keeps him under control.
Hoover slips a nice elbow through DeRosa's hands, connecting with DeRosa's forehead.
DeRosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoover.
DeRosa wants to control the action here but instead Hoover manages to pass to full mount!
Hoover 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.
Hoover has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeRosa's face.
DeRosa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoover softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and DeRosa is out cold! Hoover jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Hoover!
Edgar Hoover thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Akbar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a hook but Akbar blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Akbar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stevens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akbar!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Akbar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stevens connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens trying to control the position but Akbar is working away.
Stevens in the domination position with Akbar hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Akbar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akbar is avoiding damage well.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Akbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akbar manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Stevens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Akbar is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Akbar is trying to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Stevens hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stevens looks to throw the jab but Akbar is out of range.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akbar.
Akbar dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevens drags the fight down to the ground.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akbar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Akbar working the head and body with strikes.
Akbar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens struggling a bit here.
Akbar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Akbar is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akbar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevens felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stevens is trying to control Akbar's posture but Akbar avoids it.
Akbar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens is trying to control Akbar's posture but Akbar avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akbar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stevens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hunter Akbar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stevens works the jab nicely.
It looks like Hunter Akbar has been cut.
Stevens lands a jab to Akbar's midsection.
Akbar dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Akbar's head and hops out.
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Akbar is refusing to be controlled, as Stevens sits in half guard.
Akbar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Akbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Akbar controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Akbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akbar 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hunter Akbar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akbar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Akbar preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to keep Akbar in close.
Akbar stops Stevens from standing up.
Hunter Akbar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akbar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Akbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevens controls Akbar momentarily but Akbar frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Akbar is fighting to break Stevens's control of his arms but Stevens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Stevens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Akbar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akbar is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevens wants to improve his position but Akbar is controlling well.
Stevens won't allow Akbar to pass to mount.
Stevens is positioning himself well to prevent Akbar advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stevens is trying to stand back up but Akbar is controlling him
Akbar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevens has his hands clasped together around Akbar's back. He's all about the action.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Akbar controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens misses with a left hand
enabling Akbar to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
and Akbar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevens is trying to stand up here but Akbar is controlling him well.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but Stevens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akbar to get the leverage.
Akbar is thwarting Stevens's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akbar connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
Akbar wants to work for an arm triangle but Stevens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akbar passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevens keeps trying to improve his position.
Akbar landing shots from mount.
It looks like Mike Stevens has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
Stevens is still trying to improve position.
Stevens tries to lock up and control but Akbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akbar moves to the back position.
Stevens trying to control the action but Akbar just sinks the hooks in.
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!
Stevens rolls, trying to escape but Akbar keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens showing good submission defense here.
Stevens tries to escape the position.
Stevens is holding on to Akbar 's glove but Akbar gets free and slips his arm under Stevens 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Stevens is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunter Akbar!
Hunter Akbar opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kert Nigobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). More has chosen Never More as his entrance music. Nigobson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Never More has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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28
213 lbs
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30
207 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kert Nigobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Nigobson.
More's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on More's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
More throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by More!
Nigobson is breathing heavily.
More throws a wild body kick that Nigobson sees coming a mile off.
Nigobson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nigobson gets tackled into the cage by More. More maintains the clinch.
Nigobson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. More avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from More on the inside.
Kert Nigobson's cut is getting worse.
Nigobson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by More after a bit of a struggle.
More stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
More misses with a body punch.
More with an attempt at a knee that misses.
More tries a knee to the head but Nigobson blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
More lands a shot to the body.
More scores a nice knee to the body.
More can't find room to land a body shot as Nigobson controls the action.
More tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
More putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nigobson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
More lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for More.
More comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More looking to throw knees to the head but Nigobson is blocking nicely.
More can't find room to land a body shot as Nigobson controls the action.
More lands a hook to the side of the head.
More connects with a knee to the head.
More lands a knee to the body.
More with a knee to the head.
Kert Nigobson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nigobson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kert Nigobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nigobson takes a shot to the head.
More lands with a short head shot on the inside.
More digs a right hand underneath Nigobson's ribcage. Nigobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
More digs a right hand into Nigobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nigobson's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from More.
More scores with a shot to the side of Nigobson's head.
Nigobson is rocked!
More pushes Nigobson against the cage. More is working some dirty boxing. More pushes off with a quick right hook! Nigobson goes down! Nigobson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! More moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Never More!
A victorious Never More thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mattews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
285 lbs
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290 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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Mattews!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattews scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mattews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mattews misses with a takedown
and Africanus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mattews lands a body shot.
Mattews tries a low kick but Africanus avoids it.
Mattews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Africanus but Africanus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Africanus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mattews to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julius Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mattews.
Africanus is looking to land body kicks.
Africanus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mattews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Africanus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mattews is out of range.
Africanus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mattews moves away.
Matt Mattews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mattews.
Africanus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mattews connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Africanus scrambles back to his feet.
Mattews lands a really nice looking cross but Africanus seems unphased.
It looks like Julius Africanus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Africanus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mattews.
Mattews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Africanus's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Africanus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattews.
Mattews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Africanus keeping full guard, as Mattews tries to pass.
Africanus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mattews has picked Africanus up and slammed him! Africanus can't keep hold of the triangle and Mattews manages to pass to side control!
Mattews throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Africanus is not content to let Mattews control the position.
Mattews working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus parries the strikes from Mattews easily there. Mattews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Africanus to escape.
Mattews lands a few punches from side control.
Africanus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mattews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Africanus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mattews but great work by Africanus.
Mattews tries to bench press Africanus off him but Africanus keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Mattews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Africanus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Africanus working the head with strikes.
It looks like Matt Mattews has been cut.
Africanus with the ground and pound but Mattews regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Africanus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Africanus wants to advance to full mount but Mattews doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Africanus won't allow Mattews to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus throws a strike but Mattews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mattews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mattews working some strikes from top position.
Africanus looking for a sweep. Not yet Africanus, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mattews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Africanus's guard.
Africanus is in trouble now - Mattews has advanced to mount!
Mattews lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mattews dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mattews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mattews trying to control from Africanus's half guard. Africanus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mattews throws an elbow that misses. Africanus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mattews's guard. Nice move by Africanus!
Mattews wants to hit a switch here but Africanus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mattews there!
Mattews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattews regains half guard.
Mattews is trying to get back to full guard.
Mattews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Africanus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mattews's head.
Mattews works his way to full guard. Good work.
Africanus preventing the sweep.
Africanus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mattews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Africanus has managed to get both his arms back between Mattews's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattews controls Africanus momentarily but Africanus frees himself.
Africanus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mattews is keeping the position for now.
Africanus stopping the sweep attempt from Mattews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Africanus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at BigMouth Cabrons inform us that Mattews has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mattews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Africanus manages to get himself to full guard.
Africanus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mattews defends well.
Mattews wants to pass the guard but Africanus is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattews stands up over Africanus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mattews wants to control from the top but Africanus keeps moving.
Matt Mattews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mattews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mattews scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Africanus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mattews throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mattews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mattews is looking to clinch but Africanus is avoiding it.
Africanus lands a jab to the nose.
Mattews scores with a head kick.
Mattews with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattews avoids the head kick by Africanus.
Mattews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Africanus's head.
Mattews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mattews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Africanus is keeping the position for now.
Africanus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mattews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Africanus keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mattews working some strikes from top position.
Africanus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mattews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mattews tries to reverse the position but Africanus maintains control.
Africanus throwing strikes but Mattews uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Africanus thows a huge punch but Mattews dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattews keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattews is looking for a sweep. Africanus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mattews trying to control here.
Africanus prevents Mattews from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus is thwarting Mattews's attempts to control the position.
Africanus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mattews to regain full guard.
Africanus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That has opened up Matt Mattews's cut even more.
Africanus postures up.
Mattews wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Africanus is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mattews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Africanus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The cut above Matt Mattews's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Africanus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mattews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Africanus throwing strikes but missing.
Matt Mattews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Africanus throws a strike but Mattews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Mattews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mattews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Mattews!
Matt Mattews bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MSgt. Rupert Ritzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Ritzik. MSgt. Rupert Ritzik will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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29
255 lbs
17 - 2 - 1 |
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265 lbs
12 - 2 - 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
17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MSgt. Rupert Ritzik!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritzik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Ritzik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritzik feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritzik misses the target.
Ritzik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ritzik throws a leg kick
and Ritzik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Ritzik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritzik continues to drive forward.
Diaz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diaz manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ritzik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ritzik down.
Diaz 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.
Ritzik parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ritzik to escape.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
It looks like MSgt. Rupert Ritzik has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritzik is trying to improve his position.
Diaz controls the position from side control.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritzik keeps working.
Ritzik is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz lands a few punches from side control.
Diaz throws an elbow but Ritzik slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diaz working away.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ritzik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritzik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ritzik is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritzik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz wants to control but Ritzik is keeping him busy.
Diaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Ritzik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
That has opened up MSgt. Rupert Ritzik's cut even more.
Ritzik is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Ritzik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Diaz.
Ritzik tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ritzik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ritzik prevents Diaz from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritzik wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ritzik is working from the bottom.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ritzik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ritzik wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diaz landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
The cut above MSgt. Rupert Ritzik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at MSgt. Rupert Ritzik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romo Diaz!
Romo Diaz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dongdong Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen has chosen Eminem - White America as his entrance music. Dongdong Wong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaakko Parantainen's chin.
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33
278 lbs
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290 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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dongdong Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dongdong Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Wong. Beautiful body shot.
Wong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parantainen counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Parantainen wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
Wong tries to escape but Parantainen is in control.
Wong taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parantainen landing a few strikes.
It looks like Dongdong Wong has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parantainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parantainen works to advance to full mount. Wong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parantainen landing strikes from the mount and Wong is in trouble!
Wong is rocked!
Parantainen postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Wong out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Parantainen goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaakko Parantainen!
In his post fight interview, Jaakko Parantainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dongdong Wong spoke after the fight, saying 'I shouldn't have been hungover today.'.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
99% |
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