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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zarek Reschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaspar Gomez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
152 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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142 lbs
15 - 10 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaspar Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zarek Reschke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez wants to clinch.
Reschke unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gomez throws a low kick but Reschke moves out of range easily.
Reschke tries to counter with a clinch but Gomez shakes him off and moves away.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Reschke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reschke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaspar Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez cracks the inside of Reschke's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reschke counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Reschke to acknowledge the strikes.
Reschke misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reschke circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Gomez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reschke doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reschke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reschke.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Reschke lands a right hook to the body.
Gomez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reschke blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Reschke moved away.
Reschke looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez lands with a nice body kick.
Reschke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reschke swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reschke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomez, right into the meat.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reschke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zarek Reschke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reschke counters with a low kick, right behind Gomez 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gomez dips to his left and cracks Reschke with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Reschke's knee but Reschke avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Gomez misses
and Reschke counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Reschke.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reschke looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez gets a clinch.
Reschke throws a head punch that misses.
Reschke has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Gomez is working Reschke over against the cage.
Reschke avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reschke tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body.
Reschke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Reschke keeps it at a distance.
Gomez wants to clinch.
Gomez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reschke's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reschke takes one to the side of the head.
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reschke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reschke stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Gomez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reschke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reschke can do to turn this around?
Gomez lands a head kick. Reschke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reschke feints a counter leg kick.
Reschke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reschke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reschke! But no joy.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reschke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reschke! But no joy.
Gomez has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reschke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reschke misses with a knee to the head.
Reschke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reschke has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
A short right from Reschke.
Reschke misses with the head strike.
Reschke misses with some punches.
Gomez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Reschke misses its intended target.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Reschke throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reschke counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez wants to get back to striking at distance but Reschke won't allow it.
Reschke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reschke working aggressively here.
Gomez managing to block the knees to the body from Reschke.
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Reschke scores with a four punch combination!
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reschke.
Gomez is looking to counter the offense by Reschke and move into the clinch.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Reschke misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Reschke misses with some punches.
Gomez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reschke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reschke.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reschke has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reschke misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reschke tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reschke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zarek Reschke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Reschke avoids the damage to the body.
Reschke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez wants to get back to striking at distance but Reschke won't allow it.
Gomez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez tries to circle away but Reschke has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reschke fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reschke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reschke keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Reschke is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Reschke fails to land.
Reschke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Reschke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reschke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reschke misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reschke.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reschke.
Gomez fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zarek Reschke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Gomez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gomez tried to counter with a leg kick but Reschke avoided it.
Gomez lands a two punch combo.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Reschke avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Reschke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reschke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reschke throws a leg kick but Gomez checks it.
Gomez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez is looking to wear down Reschke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomez misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reschke! But no joy.
Reschke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaspar Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reschke checks a leg kick.
Reschke tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reschke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Reschke blocks the leg kick.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reschke feints a counter leg kick.
Gomez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reschke wants to counter the offense by Gomez and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as Reschke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zarek Reschke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes one on the button.
Gomez connects with a body shot that sends Reschke's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reschke, right into the meat.
Reschke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reschke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez wants to clinch up but Reschke keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Reschke throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reschke was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez wants to slow Reschke down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reschke.
Gomez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Reschke.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Reschke flicks out a counter leg kick but Gomez steps away.
Reschke throws a big shot that misses.
Reschke misses with a leg kick
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reschke moves away.
Reschke flicks out a counter leg kick but Gomez steps away.
Gomez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reschke counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reschke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reschke wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
Gomez lands a body shot.
Reschke avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez closes the distance but Reschke moves to the side
and Reschke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez closes the distance but Reschke moves to the side
and Reschke counters with a big right hand! Oh Gomez is in trouble here! Reschke follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarek Reschke!
In his post fight interview, Zarek Reschke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes to the cage accompanied by Octopus's garden. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
16 - 15 - 1 |
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131 lbs
43 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire avoids the head kick by Star.
Maguire misses with a jab to the body
and Star counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Star.
Star has Maguire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maguire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maguire misses with the head strike.
Star lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Star has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maguire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maguire misses with a body punch.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maguire.
Star fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Star tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maguire avoids it.
Star prevents Maguire from breaking the clinch.
Maguire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Star 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Star throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maguire scores with a jab to the head.
Star connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Star throws a leg kick
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Star cracks Maguire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bingo Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire throws a jab but it's blocked by Star.
Star looks for a takedown but Maguire sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Maguire misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Star looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Star tries to clinch up but Maguire circles away and keeps his distance.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maguire.
Star shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Star is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Maguire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star shoots in and drives through. Maguire sprawls well.
Maguire lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire staying out of range there.
Star fails to land with a series of punches.
Star misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
Star just misses with a punch to the body.
Maguire feints a counter leg kick.
Maguire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maguire throws a lazy right hand but Star sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Star throws a head kick that misses.
Maguire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Star with a body shot.
Maguire throws a shot from downtown. Star moves away and avoids it.
Star throws a head kick that misses.
Star fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maguire on the side of the head.
Star misses with a hook to the body
enabling Maguire to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Star lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maguire doesn't seem phased though.
Star scores with a sloppy right hand. Maguire should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maguire, right into the meat.
Star looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but Star persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Star.
Maguire cracks the inside of Star's front leg.
Maguire gets tackled into the cage by Star. Star maintains the clinch.
Star misses with a knee to the head.
Star tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maguire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Star has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Star lands with a left to the head.
Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maguire breaks the clinch.
A big left from Star misses.
Maguire slips under a jab from Star.
Star misses with a body punch
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Star looks to clinch
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Star tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Maguire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maguire cracks Star with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Star throws a head kick that half lands.
Star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.
Star walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Star throws a sloppy head kick
and Maguire counters with a nice uppercut.
Star throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Star takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Star does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maguire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maguire moves out of range of the body kick from Star.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maguire. That's going to slow Star down.
Bingo Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Star's knee momentarily.
Star lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maguire at a distance.
Star doesn't manage to clinch there - Maguire circles away.
Star checks a low kick from Maguire.
Star is looking for a counter combo.
Maguire misses with an uppercut.
Maguire thumps Star with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star throws a shot from downtown. Maguire moves away and avoids it.
Maguire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Star closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire wants to get back to his feet but Star drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Star is looking to take a break and control but Maguire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maguire gets back to half guard.
Star is looking for a kimura here.
Maguire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maguire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Star is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Star postures up in Maguire's guard and throws a big left but Maguire blocks it.
Maguire is controlling Star's posture.
Star is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maguire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maguire has escaped and now he's on top!
Maguire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maguire stands up from Star's guard - Maguire perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Star.
Star looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but Star persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
Maguire tries a quick counter leg kick but Star is wise to it.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maguire counters with a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Maguire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maguire.
Star gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Maguire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maguire scores with a spinning back kick!
Star throws a lazy head kick
and Maguire counters with an inside leg kick.
Maguire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Star throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Star is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Maguire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Star's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star drives through with a takedown into Maguire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Star is looking to work some ground and pound but Maguire has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Star accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maguire is pulling down on Star's head to control his posture.
Maguire looking for a sweep. Not yet Maguire, not yet.
Maguire keeps trying to improve his position.
Star is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Star postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maguire looking to control.
Star postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maguire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Star, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maguire throws a solid leg kick but Star takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maguire.
Star appears to be looking for a big counter.
Star looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Star misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Maguire. Those never looked like landing.
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maguire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maguire wants it to stay on the feet.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Star has time to react.
Cormac Maguire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Star takes the fight into the clinch.
Star tries to land knees in the clinch but Maguire avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
Star with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maguire breaks the clinch.
Star swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maguire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star checks a low kick from Maguire.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Star chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maguire can pounce on him.
Maguire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Star has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maguire pushes Star back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Maguire.
Maguire lands a left hand.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Star bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Star 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.
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!
Star tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Star tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Star has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bingo Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire defending against the ground and pound.
Maguire avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Star.
Maguire pushes Star away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Star gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Star misses with the ground and pound.
Maguire throws Star to one side and escapes!
Star tries to clinch but Maguire is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maguire swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Star's front leg but catches the back leg as Star tries to avoid it.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
Maguire thumps Star with a low kick.
Star throws a leg kick but Maguire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maguire thumps Star with a low kick.
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Star shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Star shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maguire 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!
The strikes coming from Star are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Star looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Star tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Star in side control, throwing shots but Maguire defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maguire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Cormac Maguire!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Cormac Maguire!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Cormac Maguire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (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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28
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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28
217 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gragula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reaper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gragula rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reaper's guard! Nice work there by Gragula!
Reaper has his foot on Gragula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gragula works his way back into a safe position though.
Gragula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gragula tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gragula stands up and beckons Reaper to his feet.
Gragula drives through and clinches with Reaper against the cage.
Reaper goes for a takedown attempt but Gragula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gragula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reaper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gragula manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reaper on his heels. He'll look to pass Reaper's guard now, I'm sure.
Gragula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gragula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper manages to get to full guard.
Gragula is looking to stand up but Reaper won't let him.
Gragula chips away with some ground and pound.
Reaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gragula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gragula drops back looking for a leg! Reaper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reaper manages to kick Gragula off! Gragula jumps back into Reaper's guard.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gragula wants to get up but he can't break Reaper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gragula scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Sid Reaper has been cut.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
Gragula scoring with some ground and pound.
Gragula stands and throws Reaper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gragula is trying to get an arm triangle but Reaper is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reaper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reaper is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is working hard here to advance position.
Gragula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reaper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reaper is looking to regain half guard here but Gragula keeps moving and retains side control.
Gragula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working.
Gragula works to advance to full mount. Reaper defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gragula looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gragula dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gragula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gragula wants to control but Reaper is keeping him busy.
Gragula lands with a punch from half guard.
Sid Reaper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gragula looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gragula winds up and cracks Reaper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeez, Sid Reaper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sid Reaper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Viktor Gragula!
After winning the bout, Viktor Gragula thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki comes to the cage accompanied by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Mendes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Steve McQueen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pelle Paniikki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendes as he jumps to the side.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes cracks Paniikki with an open hand slap.
Mendes misses with a low kick.
Mendes misses with a body shot
and Paniikki counters with a series of strikes. Mendes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paniikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paniikki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paniikki is defended easily by Mendes.
Paniikki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendes 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.
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Mendes circles away easily
and Mendes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Paniikki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paniikki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mendes quickly recovers to half guard.
Paniikki wants to pass to mount but Mendes is defending the position.
Paniikki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendes sees it coming and defends easily.
Paniikki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paniikki.
Paniikki wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendes is trying to stand back up but Paniikki is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paniikki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendes defends it well.
Mendes is trying to stand up here but Paniikki is controlling him well.
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paniikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendes tries to kick Paniikki off but Paniikki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendes throws a shot from downtown. Paniikki moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paniikki shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paniikki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Mendes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Pelle Paniikki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paniikki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chad Mendes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendes sprawls well. He's pushed Paniikki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendes throws a nice looking combination but Paniikki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paniikki dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on Paniikki's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelle Paniikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paniikki manages to avoid it.
Paniikki feinted with a counter takedown.
Paniikki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendes is fending him off so far but Paniikki persists. Nope, Mendes circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes throws a leg kick that misses.
Paniikki fails to land the takedown.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniikki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mendes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes wriggles free and stands up.
Paniikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Mendes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paniikki doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Paniikki is just out of range.
Mendes throws a lazy right hand but Paniikki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paniikki shoots in but no luck this time.
Paniikki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes swings for the body but Paniikki moves out of range.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniikki was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Paniikki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniikki was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Paniikki is looking to counter the offense by Mendes and move into the clinch.
Paniikki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendes'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!
Paniikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Paniikki has gone for a leg lock! Mendes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paniikki's guard.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paniikki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mendes is looking to defend but Paniikki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mendes! Paniikki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mendes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pelle Paniikki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Havoc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ready Steady Go. Page is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Hand That Feeds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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30
222 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Havoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Page!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page walks into a stiff left hand from Havoc.
Havoc clobbers Page with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Page slips under a jab from Havoc.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Havoc throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havoc misses with a double jab.
Page gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havoc pinned against the cage. Havoc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc throws a shot to the body.
Havoc misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. Havoc won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Havoc taking punishment in the form of punches.
Havoc wants to get back to his feet but Page drags him back down.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Havoc avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Page.
Havoc takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Havoc explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Page drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Havoc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Havoc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooh!!! Havoc has knocked Page down with a huge combo! Havoc steps away and waves a wobbly Page back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Kyle Page has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havoc misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Havoc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Page thinking.
Page dives in and grabs Havoc's left leg, looking for a takedown. Havoc pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Mikey Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Page.
Havoc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Havoc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Havoc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikey Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havoc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Havoc keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Havoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Havoc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Havoc trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Page content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page avoids the body shot from Havoc.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Mikey Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havoc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Havoc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Page's cut.
That's time! Havoc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Havoc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Page, pushing him back against the cage.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Havoc pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Havoc.
Havoc misses with a hook
and Page holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Page can't get the takedown.
Havoc lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Havoc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikey Havoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Page.
Havoc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Havoc is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Havoc down to the mat. Havoc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Havoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Page counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havoc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyle Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page postures up in Havoc's guard and throws a big left but Havoc blocks it.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page won't allow Havoc to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page with a nice head shot there.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Havoc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Havoc wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Havoc throws a poor cross that misses
and Page counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page won't allow Havoc to get back to his feet.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Havoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Havoc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Havoc!
Page escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Havoc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Havoc won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.
Havoc trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havoc wants to stand but Page has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Page 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havoc as he avoids it easily.
Havoc throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Havoc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Page.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Havoc thows a leg kick but Page checks it
and Page counters with a single leg into guard. Havoc didn't expect that.
Havoc wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Havoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havoc avoids it really well and circles away.
Havoc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Havoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Page counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Page.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Havoc wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havoc wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Havoc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Page takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from Havoc.
Mikey Havoc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Havoc misses with a shot to the body
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Page is nestled in close to Havoc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Havoc is trying to stand.
Page wants to take a breather but Havoc is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Havoc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Page misses with a head shot. Havoc uses the momentum to regain guard.
Havoc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page trying to move into half guard but instead Havoc has managed to sweep!
Havoc trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Page.
I think Page has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Mikey Havoc!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Mikey Havoc!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mikey Havoc!
Mikey Havoc wins by unanimous decision!
Mikey Havoc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles Newell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Newell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Austin moves out of range of the body kick from Newell.
Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Newell controls his hands.
Newell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but Newell avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Newell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Newell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Austin tries to clinch but Newell is having none of it.
Newell with the counter takedown but Austin avoids it easily.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newell swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
A big left from Newell misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newell - that will leave a mark!
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin tries to clinch up but Newell circles away and keeps his distance.
Newell throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.
Austin misses with a series of wild punches.
Newell throws a shot to the body.
Austin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Austin wants to control from the top but Newell keeps moving.
Newell wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment.
Newell trying to control the position here.
Austin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Newell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newell throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Newell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin tries to stand but Newell is controlling from the bottom.
Austin won't allow Newell to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
Austin content to stall in guard here.
Newell trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Newell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick.
Austin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newell.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell.
Newell throws a big shot that misses.
Austin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Newell scores with a nice strike.
Newell looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
A big left from Newell misses.
Austin slips a jab and a cross from Newell.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newell throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newell, pushing him back against the cage.
Newell has Austin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Austin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Newell.
Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Austin misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin pushes Newell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newell is breathing heavily.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Austin misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin drops Newell with a beautiful combination! Newell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Austin is looking for the KO!
Newell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin moves into the clinch.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a shot to the body.
Austin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austin.
Austin pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Newell! Austin unloads with more strikes and Newell sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Austin!
In his post fight interview, Jack Austin 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mannetosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mannetosen comes to the cage accompanied by Krav. Rubble has chosen Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter as his entrance music. Barney Rubble told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Mannetosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble looks to land a left hand but Mannetosen moved out of range nicely.
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
Rubble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubble 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mannetosen, right into the meat.
Rubble wants to slow Mannetosen down by chopping away at his legs.
Mannetosen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mannetosen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rubble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rubble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Rubble.
Rubble thumps Mannetosen with a low kick.
Mannetosen misses with a hook.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
As Rubble backs away, Mannetosen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rubble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mannetosen checks a low kick from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mannetosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubble scores with a leg kick.
Mannetosen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannetosen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rubble misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubble misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mannetosen.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannetosen moves away.
Rubble throws a low kick, looking for Mannetosen's leg but Mannetosen calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mannetosen!
Rubble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mannetosen is able to avoid easily.
Nice jab there from Mannetosen.
Rubble moves out of range of the leg kick from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen misses with an uppercut. Rubble saw that one coming.
Mannetosen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubble now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rubble swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mannetosen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubble's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannetosen lands a front kick.
Mannetosen slips a jab from Rubble.
Mannetosen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubble on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannetosen.
Rubble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mannetosen tries to land a leg kick but Rubble saw it coming and moves away.
As Mannetosen backs off Rubble throws a huge counter combo but Mannetosen manages to avoid it all.
Rubble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mannetosen.
Jab from Mannetosen.
Rubble throws a head kick but Mannetosen moves out of range.
Mannetosen lands a leg kick that knocks Rubble off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Rubble there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mannetosen.
Mannetosen throws a hook to the side of Rubble's head but Rubble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mannetosen lands a nice looking body kick.
Rubble throws a body punch but Mannetosen moves out of range.
Rubble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rubble.
Rubble throws a body punch but Mannetosen moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mannetosen there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mannetosen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Mannetosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannetosen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubble has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mannetosen.
Mannetosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Mannetosen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mannetosen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen wants to land a leg kick but Rubble is out of range.
Rubble avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubble moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubble takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice cross by Mannetosen.
Nice body kick there by Mannetosen.
Mannetosen tests Rubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mannetosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Rubble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mannetosen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Rubble.
Nice straight punches there by Mannetosen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mannetosen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubble blocks the body kick.
Mannetosen throws a leg kick but Rubble sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mannetosen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubble momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Mannetosen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Mannetosen moved out of range.
Rubble misses with a series of wild punches.
Mannetosen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rubble blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mannetosen throws a solid leg kick but Rubble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mannetosen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rubble might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mannetosen has got the better of the exchanges.
Rubble stuns Mannetosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannetosen scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubble.
Mannetosen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mannetosen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mannetosen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubble is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mannetosen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubble can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Mannetosen blocks the low kick.
Rubble moves out of range of the body kick.
Mannetosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubble.
Rubble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mannetosen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick there by Mannetosen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen cracks a nice hook into Rubble's ribs.
Mannetosen misses the shot to the body.
Mannetosen throws a head kick but Rubble moves out of range.
Mannetosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Mannetosen scores with a punch to the head.
Mannetosen is looking to land body kicks.
Rubble scores with a jab to the body.
Manny Mannetosen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubble digs a good hook to Mannetosen's body.
Mannetosen throws a low kick, looking for Rubble's leg but Rubble calmly moves out of range.
Mannetosen tries to land a leg kick but Rubble saw it coming and moves away.
Rubble throws out a counter right but Mannetosen avoids it with no problem.
Mannetosen misses with a head kick.
Rubble's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rubble scores with a punch to the head.
Rubble tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubble swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubble misses with a lunging right hand
and Mannetosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mannetosen feints and then cracks Rubble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubble down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mannetosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubble.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mannetosen.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mannetosen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubble.
Rubble has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mannetosen.
Rubble lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rubble.
Mannetosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubble dips to his left and cracks Mannetosen with an uppercut!
Mannetosen misses with a low kick.
Mannetosen misses with a body kick.
Mannetosen throws an off balance right hand
and Rubble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubble walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mannetosen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubble takes a swing at Mannetosen's ribcage but misses.
Mannetosen is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble lands a right hook to the body.
Mannetosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubble raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rubble throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannetosen misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubble counters with a straight right hand.
Mannetosen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Mannetosen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Rubble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mannetosen throws a push kick but Rubble slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mannetosen.
Rubble looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mannetosen swings widly with a right hand
and Rubble counters with an outside leg kick.
Mannetosen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubble is out of range.
Mannetosen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Mannetosen backs off Rubble throws a huge counter combo but Mannetosen manages to avoid it all.
Rubble moves forwards but Mannetosen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mannetosen takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barney Rubble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannetosen. Rubble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mannetosen slips a jab from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a low kick as Mannetosen jumps back.
Mannetosen misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mannetosen.
Mannetosen scores with a jab to the head.
Rubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mannetosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubble.
Mannetosen lands with a nice body kick.
Mannetosen throws a leg kick
and Rubble finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rubble throws a looping overhand right but Mannetosen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Mannetosen misses its intended target.
Mannetosen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rubble.
Mannetosen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mannetosen feints and then cracks Rubble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rubble down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannetosen misses with a leg kick
and Rubble finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rubble is looking to score with low kicks.
Rubble misses with a shot to the body
letting Mannetosen counter with a right hand.
Mannetosen misses with a hook.
Mannetosen throws the kick towards the body but Rubble avoids it.
Mannetosen misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Rubble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rubble throws a wild body kick that Mannetosen sees coming a mile off.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannetosen.
Mannetosen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mannetosen throws an overhand right that lands on Rubble's shoulder, as Rubble tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Rubble misses its intended target.
Mannetosen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble.
Barney Rubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rubble does no damage.
Rubble throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Mannetosen.
Rubble sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rubble walks into a stiff left hand from Mannetosen.
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!
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
Mannetosen thuds a left hand into Rubble's body.
Mannetosen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manny Mannetosen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mannetosen checks a leg kick nicely.
Mannetosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Mannetosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubble.
Mannetosen lands a really nice looking cross but Rubble seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannetosen cracks the inside of Rubble's front leg.
Mannetosen tries to land a leg kick but Rubble saw it coming and moves away.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Mannetosen catches Rubble right on the button with a cross.
Rubble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Rubble misses.
As Rubble backs away, Mannetosen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mannetosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mannetosen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rubble misses the jab.
Mannetosen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubble on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Mannetosen.
Mannetosen is looking to land body kicks.
Rubble blocks a head kick by Mannetosen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannetosen connects with a solid leg kick.
Mannetosen with a hook.
Mannetosen throws a head kick but Rubble moves out of range.
Mannetosen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mannetosen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Mannetosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubble looks to land a left hand but Mannetosen moved out of range nicely.
Mannetosen lands a jab.
Mannetosen slips under a jab from Rubble.
Mannetosen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mannetosen checks a leg kick nicely.
Mannetosen throws a wild body kick that Rubble sees coming a mile off.
Mannetosen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Mannetosen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mannetosen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Manny Mannetosen!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Manny Mannetosen!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Manny Mannetosen!
Manny Mannetosen wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Manny Mannetosen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christo Stoichkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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30
135 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christo Stoichkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juholt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juholt misses with a head kick.
Stoichkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juholt lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoichkov does it's job there.
Stoichkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juholt defends it nicely.
Stoichkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoichkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juholt connects with a solid leg kick.
Juholt misses with a left hand
and Stoichkov counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juholt cracks the inside of Stoichkov's front leg.
Stoichkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juholt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stoichkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juholt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juholt misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoichkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoichkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juholt checks a leg kick nicely.
Juholt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoichkov throws a body punch but Juholt moves out of range.
Stoichkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juholt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoichkov.
Juholt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoichkov's calf.
Stoichkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stoichkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoichkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juholt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juholt checks a leg kick nicely.
Juholt misses with a head kick.
Juholt moves forwards but Stoichkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stoichkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Juholt is keen to just control but Stoichkov is a slippery customer.
Juholt wants to free his trapped foot but Stoichkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juholt stalling.
Juholt wants to control but Stoichkov is keeping him busy.
Stoichkov wants to get back to full guard.
Juholt is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoichkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoichkov manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stoichkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juholt tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoichkov is retaining full guard.
Juholt looking to sit in guard and control but Stoichkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stoichkov postures up.
Juholt wants to sweep here but Stoichkov controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Condor Training inform us that Juholt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stoichkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt is looking to sweep but instead, Stoichkov has passed into half guard.
Juholt is refusing to be controlled, as Stoichkov sits in half guard.
Stoichkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Juholt is looking for a sweep. Stoichkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juholt is looking to control Stoichkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juholt avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakan Juholt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stoichkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juholt keeping moving, preventing Stoichkov from controlling successfully.
Juholt looking for a sweep. Not yet Juholt, not yet.
Stoichkov is standing up over Juholt. Juholt looks to escape but Stoichkov dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juholt struggling a bit here.
Stoichkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Juholt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stoichkov's guard! Nice work there by Juholt!
Stoichkov wants to stand but Juholt is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoichkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juholt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoichkov wants to control but Juholt passes easily into half guard.
Juholt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juholt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juholt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juholt slips a nice elbow through Stoichkov's hands, connecting with Stoichkov's forehead.
Stoichkov won't allow Juholt to pass to mount.
Juholt is looking to take a break and control but Stoichkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juholt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juholt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juholt thows a huge punch but Stoichkov dodges it nicely.
Juholt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Juholt avoids the attempt from Stoichkov to control.
BOOM! Juholt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Juholt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stoichkov?
Stoichkov taking shots to the head.
Juholt lands with some strikes.
Stoichkov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Juholt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Juholt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juholt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoichkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juholt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juholt scoring with strikes but Stoichkov is staying in there.
Juholt unloads with some shots from mount but Stoichkov bucks and avoids them well.
Juholt lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Christo Stoichkov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juholt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stoichkov is rocked!
Juholt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Stoichkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juholt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stoichkov is now in Juholt's guard. A big mistake from Juholt there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Juholt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christo Stoichkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stoichkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoichkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Stoichkov throws a head kick but Juholt moves out of range.
Juholt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoichkov throws the left hand but Juholt avoids the punch easily.
Hakan Juholt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juholt throws out a loose jab but Stoichkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juholt tries to work over Stoichkov's front leg with a kick but Stoichkov checks it.
Stoichkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juholt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoichkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juholt throws a leg kick but Stoichkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Stoichkov.
Juholt blocks a leg kick.
Juholt lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoichkov lands a body shot.
Stoichkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juholt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juholt throws a sloppy head kick and Stoichkov moves out of range easily.
Juholt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stoichkov sprawls well initially but Juholt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stoichkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juholt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stoichkov trying to control but Juholt postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juholt trying to control from half guard but Stoichkov is working away.
Juholt is looking to stall here but Stoichkov recovers full guard.
Juholt passes into half guard.
Christo Stoichkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoichkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juholt.
Juholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoichkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juholt.
Nice strikes from Juholt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Juholt.
Stoichkov is staying active underneath Juholt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juholt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stoichkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hakan Juholt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stoichkov is on top in guard.
Juholt keeping full guard, as Stoichkov tries to pass.
Juholt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoichkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoichkov is one step ahead there.
Stoichkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stoichkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoichkov throwing strikes from guard but Juholt blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoichkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Juholt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakan Juholt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juholt 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Hakan Juholt!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Hakan Juholt!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Hakan Juholt!
Hakan Juholt wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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37
155 lbs
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38
154 lbs
29 - 27 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Schwetty!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandazur looks to land a right hand but Schwetty moved out of range.
Mandazur lands an overhand right.
Mandazur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mandazur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandazur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwetty.
Mandazur tries a low kick but Schwetty avoids it.
Mandazur throws out a leg kick but Schwetty moves out of range and Mandazur only half commits.
Mandazur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schwetty.
Mandazur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandazur misses with a kick to the body.
Schwetty blocks a leg kick.
Schwetty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mandazur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandazur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandazur scores with a nice strike.
Mandazur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schwettys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwetty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schwetty takes a swing at Mandazur's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mandazur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schwetty.
Mandazur misses with a wild body shot.
Schwetty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mandazur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schwetty misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwetty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mandazur moves forwards but Schwetty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandazur tries to clinch but Schwetty moves out of range.
Mandazur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crunch! Mandazur slams his shin into Schwetty's torso.
Schwetty connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandazur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwetty throws out the jab.
Schwetty lands a jab to Mandazur's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Schwetty. Beautiful body shot.
Mandazur slips a jab and a cross from Schwetty.
Mandazur throws a nice head kick!
Schwetty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandazur moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandazur misses with a double jab.
Mandazur with a nice cross.
Mandazur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schwetty throws a front kick aimed at Mandazur's knee but Mandazur avoids it well.
Schwetty misses with a looping left.
Mandazur half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schwetty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schwetty misses the body punch
and Mandazur counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Schwetty misses the body punch
and Mandazur counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mandazur throws a push kick but Schwetty slaps the foot to one side.
Mandazur scores with a leg kick.
Mandazur is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mandazur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandazur throws a head kick that misses.
Schwetty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandazur. Mandazur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandazur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schwetty jabs Mandazur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mandazur ducks under a wild hook from Schwetty.
Mandazur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schwetty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schwetty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mandazur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandazur lands a leg kick that knocks Schwetty off balance momentarily.
Mandazur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schwetty jabs Mandazur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schwetty needs to keep his hands up - Mandazur had a free shot at his head there.
Schwetty throws a lazy right hand but Mandazur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schwetty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandazur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mandazur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandazur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty misses with a two punch combination.
Schwetty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mandazur. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schwetty, right into the meat.
Mandazur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schwetty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandazur throws out the jab.
Mandazur feints and then cracks Schwetty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schwetty down.
A slow jab from Schwetty misses its intended target.
Mandazur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mandazur misses with a body kick.
Mandazur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Schwetty loads up on a big right hand but Mandazur slips the punch.
Schwetty connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandazur misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Schwetty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mandazur throws out a loose jab but Schwetty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandazur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwetty doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandazur checks a leg kick.
Schwetty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandazur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mandazur doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwetty circles away.
Mandazur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mandazur.
Mandazur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schwetty finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandazur's head.
Schwetty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandazur. That did some damage!
Schwetty throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwetty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandazur manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Schwetty.
Mandazur lands with a nice body kick.
Mandazur blocks a jab.
Mandazur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schwetty if he has to take too many more of those.
Schwetty tries to work over Mandazur's front leg with a kick but Mandazur checks it.
Schwetty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mandazur defending well as Schwetty loads up on a big left hand.
Mandazur is looking to counter punch.
Mandazur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schwetty misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandazur throws a right hand that Schwetty ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwetty also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Mandazur.
Schwetty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandazur moves forwards but Schwetty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schwetty jabs at Mandazur's body.
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 Karnak Mandazur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schwetty is looking to land body kicks.
Schwetty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schwetty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandazur manages to avoid it.
Mandazur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karnak Mandazur is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandazur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schwetty.
Schwetty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandazur manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schwetty misses with an uppercut. Mandazur saw that one coming.
Mandazur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mandazur feints and then cracks Schwetty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schwetty down.
Mandazur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schwetty is out of range.
Mandazur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandazur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schwetty.
Mandazur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schwetty blocks the body kick.
Schwetty throws out a counter right but Mandazur avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwetty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandazur.
Mandazur throws a body kick that misses.
Schwetty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mandazur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mandazur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schwetty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandazur gets a clinch.
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!
Schwetty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandazur's elbow.
Mandazur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur lands a nice uppercut.
Schwetty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mandazur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Schwetty.
Schwetty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schwetty blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schwetty lands an elbow inside that Mandazur shrugs off.
Mandazur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandazur lands with a right to the head.
Mandazur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schwettys head.
Mandazur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schwetty backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
Schwetty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwetty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mandazur misses with a punch to the body.
Mandazur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Schwetty.
Schwetty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schwetty has a couple of punches blocked by Mandazur.
Mandazur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandazur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandazur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwetty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
Mandazur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwetty can do to turn this around?
Mandazur has a couple of punches blocked by Schwetty.
Mandazur tries to work over Schwetty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwetty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mandazur is rocked!
Schwetty lands a big right hand that drops Mandazur! The killer instinct kicks in and Schwetty finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Schwetty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Schwetty!
Pete Schwetty is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pete Schwetty thanked Zombie Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Karnak Mandazur spoke after the fight, saying 'CTD exploit im shocked'.
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