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L.V.P. - Syn vs. Riddick PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Middleton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Palmeiras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Middleton throws out the jab.
Middleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Middleton wants it to stay on the feet.
Middleton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Middleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Palmeiras moves away.
Middleton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Palmeiras backs up against the cage.
It looks like Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has been cut.
Middleton throws a jab but it's blocked by O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras fails to land the takedown.
O Palmeiras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Middleton swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Palmeiras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Middleton's waist but Middleton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Palmeiras off to one side.
O Palmeiras wants to clinch but Middleton slips to the side
and Middleton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Middleton slows the pace down in half guard.
Middleton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
O Palmeiras tries to get to full guard but Middleton has control of the leg.
Middleton is controlling the pace.
O Palmeiras is pressing down on Middleton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Middleton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
O Palmeiras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Middleton seems keen to control O Palmeiras's posture.
Middleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Middleton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Palmeiras lands a couple of digs.
O Palmeiras stopping the sweep attempt from Middleton.
O Palmeiras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Palmeiras throws a big elbow that misses.
O Palmeiras is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rape Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
O Palmeiras throws a strike but Middleton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
O Palmeiras is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Middleton trying to control the position from guard on top but O Palmeiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Middleton chips away with some ground and pound.
O Palmeiras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Middleton trying to control the position from guard on top but O Palmeiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Palmeiras bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Middleton's guard.
O Palmeiras stopping the sweep attempt from Middleton.
Middleton pulls O Palmeiras in close to his closed guard and prevents O Palmeiras from doing any damage or advancing position.
Middleton working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Middleton has a closed guard, preventing O Palmeiras from standing up.
Middleton wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Middleton keeping moving, preventing O Palmeiras from controlling successfully.
O Palmeiras preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Middleton looks to score with a jab to the body but O Palmeiras is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Middleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Middleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Palmeiras shoots in and drives through. Middleton sprawls well.
Middleton throws out a counter right but O Palmeiras avoids it with no problem.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Middleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Middleton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Palmeiras shoots in looking for a takedown. Middleton tries to sprawl out of it but O Palmeiras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Middleton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Middleton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Palmeiras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Middleton moves away.
Middleton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Palmeiras momentarily.
Middleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Palmeiras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Middleton.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Middleton tenderised O Palmeiras's leg. O Palmeiras is trying to keep his angry face on.
Middleton lands a right hook to the body.
Middleton lands with an uppercut that bounces O Palmeiras off the cage and back into range.
Middleton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Middleton. O Palmeiras does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Middleton. No joy for O Palmeiras on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Middleton.
Middleton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Middleton throws a series of punches but O Palmeiras avoids them all with ease.
O Palmeiras looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
O Palmeiras closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Palmeiras checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Middleton scores with a four punch combination!
Middleton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Palmeiras.
Middleton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Middleton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Middleton throws out a loose jab but O Palmeiras uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Palmeiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Middleton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Palmeiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Middleton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Middleton as he avoids it easily.
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!
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Middleton sprawls well. Middleton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Palmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Middleton lands a leg kick that knocks O Palmeiras off balance momentarily.
Middleton misses with a straight left.
Middleton moves out of range as O Palmeiras throws a body kick.
Middleton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Middleton throws a series of strikes that have O Palmeiras backpedaling.
Josh Middleton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Middleton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Palmeiras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Middleton sprawls well. Middleton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Palmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Middleton lands a jab.
Middleton is looking to slow O Palmeiras down with leg kicks.
Middleton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up but Middleton circles away and keeps his distance.
Middleton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Palmeiras gets a double leg takedown into Middleton's guard.
Middleton looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Palmeiras is one step ahead there.
Middleton has control of O Palmeiras's left arm, preventing O Palmeiras from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras trying to control the position from guard on top but Middleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Palmeiras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Middleton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Palmeiras trying to control the position from guard on top but Middleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Palmeiras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Middleton trying to keep a closed guard but O Palmeiras is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Palmeiras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Middleton circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for Middleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Middleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Palmeiras takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Middleton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Palmeiras takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Palmeiras is rocked!
Middleton looks to land a left hand but O Palmeiras moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Palmeiras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Middleton misses with a hook. O Palmeiras ducked under it nicely.
O Palmeiras appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Middleton lands with a hook. O Palmeiras tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Palmeiras throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Middleton was covering up waiting for the punch and O Palmeiras finishes the takedown easily into guard.
O Palmeiras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Palmeiras postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Middleton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Palmeiras, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Middleton distracts O Palmeiras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Middleton chips away with some ground and pound.
Middleton wants to control from the top but O Palmeiras keeps moving.
O Palmeiras tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Middleton postures up and lands a big shot to O Palmeiras's brow.
O Palmeiras keeping full guard, as Middleton tries to pass.
O Palmeiras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Middleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Middleton throws a big right hand that misses.
O Palmeiras wants to stand but Middleton is controlling the position.
O Palmeiras is trying to control the position but Middleton postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Middleton. Beautiful body shot.
Middleton throws a leg kick but O Palmeiras moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Middleton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Middleton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Middleton.
O Palmeiras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Middleton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Middleton scores with a jab to the body.
Middleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Middleton wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Middleton is looking to land body kicks.
Middleton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Middleton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Palmeiras drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Middleton keeping moving, preventing O Palmeiras from controlling successfully.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Middleton pulls O Palmeiras in to control the position.
Middleton controls O Palmeiras momentarily but O Palmeiras frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Middleton is keeping the position for now.
Middleton is trying to keep O Palmeiras in close.
Middleton 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.
O Palmeiras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Palmeiras won't allow Middleton to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Middleton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Middleton 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Middleton!
A relieved looking Josh Middleton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (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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240 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Owens rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Owens cracks Balboa with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Owens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Owens digs a right hand into Balboa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balboa's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Owens is controlling him.
Owens lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
A short uppercut from Owens.
Balboa is trying to drag Owens to the mat but Owens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Owens taking a break, stalling in the 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!
Owens stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens lands with a light punch inside.
Owens managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Owens.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balboa looks winded!
Owens lands a right hand.
Owens leaning against his opponent.
Owens lands a left hand.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Owens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balboa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens dips a shoulder and cracks Balboa with a mighty uppercut! Balboa falls back against the cage and Owens unloads with a barrage of strikes! Balboa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Owens screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Owens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santo Vaccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tikuana St Regis (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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290 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santo Vaccaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tikuana St Regis !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaccaro fails with the takedown.
St Regis avoids the head kick by Vaccaro.
St Regis shoots in for a takedown but Vaccaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaccaro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Vaccaro.
Vaccaro throws a sloppy head kick and St Regis moves out of range easily.
Vaccaro closes the distance and pushes St Regis back into the cage.
Vaccaro jumps guard and drags St Regis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vaccaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St Regis defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaccaro wants to control the position but St Regis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
St Regis is looking for a kimura but Vaccaro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Regis to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Regis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Regis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Regis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaccaro wants to control but St Regis is keeping busy.
St Regis prevents Vaccaro from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaccaro is trying to stand.
Vaccaro taking some punishment here, with St Regis in his half guard.
St Regis wants to pass to mount but Vaccaro is defending the position.
St Regis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaccaro is just riding it out for now. St Regis eventually gives up the hold.
Vaccaro is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaccaro wants to get back to his feet.
Vaccaro trying to control from the bottom.
Vaccaro is trying to stand.
St Regis is looking for a kimura here.
Vaccaro has hold of St Regis 's hands but St Regis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaccaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Regis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vaccaro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tikuana St Regis !
After winning the bout, Tikuana St Regis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Dezarie / Most High. Manny Holt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Holt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Holt lands with a nice body punch.
Holt throws a lazy uppercut
and Lynch counters with a series of strikes. Holt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lynch moves out of range of the body kick from Holt.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch loads up on a big right hand but Holt slips the punch.
Lynch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lynch cracks Holt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holt throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
Lynch misses with a shot to the body
and Holt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Holt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holt lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Holt ducks down to avoid it.
Lynch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynch throws a quick counter head kick but Holt was just out of range.
Holt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lynch's head backwards.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lynch, as that shot connected.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Holt.
Lynch throws a push kick but Holt slaps the foot to one side.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Holt punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Holt moved out of range nicely.
Holt avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynch trying to control the position but instead, Holt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lynch into the cage.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lynch prevents Holt from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt can't break the clinch.
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Holt.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Lynch.
It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Lynch does no damage.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holt throws out a leg kick but Lynch moves out of range and Holt only half commits.
Holt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Joshua Lynch has been cut.
Holt scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Lynch lands.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Holt misses the jab.
Holt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holt moves out of range as Lynch strikes.
Holt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lynch.
Lynch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lynch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Holt had a free shot at his head there.
Holt lands a nice shot to the body.
Holt moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lynch goes down! Can Holt finish him!?
Lynch is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Lynch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holt looking to pass the guard.
Holt distracts Lynch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lynch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lynch seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch 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.
Lynch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Holt from controlling successfully.
Lynch 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.
Lynch is looking for a triangle but Holt pushes his legs off easily.
Holt throwing strikes from guard but Lynch blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lynch 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Holt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holt throws a lazy right hand but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynch misses with a looping left.
Lynch throws a looping overhand right but Holt ducks down to avoid it.
Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Holt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Holt.
Holt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holt scores with a hook.
Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holt.
Holt slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
Holt misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holt throws a right hand that misses
and Lynch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lynch looks to land a right hand but Holt moved out of range.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joshua Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Holt finds it's target.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Holt pushes him off.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holt's calf.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt misses with a body shot.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch cracks Holt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt misses with a left hand
and Lynch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch misses the jab.
Lynch throws out a loose jab but Holt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holt tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Holt lands with a good body shot.
Holt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holt drops Lynch with a right and a left! Holt comes rushing in but Lynch regains his composure and manages to keep Holt in guard.
Holt loads up on a big left hand. Lynch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Holt looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lynch can't hide his disappointment, as Holt celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Holt!
Manny Holt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow has chosen Wicked Gil as his entrance music. Tj Thomas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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43
255 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
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35
247 lbs
30 - 27 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tj Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Roscrow!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to clinch there but Roscrow circles away.
Roscrow throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Roscrow ducks down to avoid it.
Roscrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roscrow tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roscrow has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas has Roscrow pressed against the cage, preventing Roscrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roscrow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Roscrow is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Roscrow pushes him off.
Roscrow dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thomas enables Roscrow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thomas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roscrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roscrow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top!
Roscrow looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roscrow's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roscrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Roscrow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roscrow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roscrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Roscrow's legs - danger averted.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Roscrow is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roscrow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into side control.
Thomas trying to control the action but Roscrow is working from the bottom.
Roscrow is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roscrow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Roscrow is looking to reverse the position.
Roscrow gets back to half guard.
Roscrow looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roscrow wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Roscrow is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas slips a straight right by Roscrow.
Perry Roscrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Roscrow unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Roscrow is avoiding it.
Roscrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roscrow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roscrow!
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Roscrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roscrow.
Roscrow throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Roscrow misses with an uppercut.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Roscrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perry Roscrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Roscrow with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Roscrow moves away and avoids it.
Roscrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Roscrow darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Roscrow into the cage.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Roscrow circles away.
Roscrow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Roscrow's head.
It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
Thomas cracks Roscrow with a good jab.
Roscrow misses with a hook.
As Roscrow tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Roscrow manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roscrow.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roscrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roscrow is defended easily by Thomas.
Tj Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Roscrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Roscrow.
Thomas tries to clinch but Roscrow is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Roscrow.
Roscrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roscrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roscrow is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roscrow.
Roscrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Roscrow trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roscrows head.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roscrow can do to turn this around?
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roscrow's efforts to push away.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Roscrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roscrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Roscrow blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas tries a body shot but Roscrow blocks it.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Roscrow.
Roscrow wants to stall.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roscrow trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roscrow into the cage.
Roscrow is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Roscrow circles away.
Roscrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roscrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Thomas.
That has opened up Perry Roscrow's cut even more.
Oooooh!!! Thomas has knocked Roscrow down with a huge combo! Thomas steps away and waves a wobbly Roscrow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Roscrow had a free shot at his head there.
Roscrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roscrow is breathing heavily.
Roscrow looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Roscrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roscrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The cut above Perry Roscrow's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Perry Roscrow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Roscrow stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roscrow manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Roscrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roscrow motions for Thomas to come forward. Roscrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Roscrow keeps it at a distance.
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Roscrow's temple.
Thomas is trying for a kimura here. Roscrow looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Thomas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tj Thomas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarkis Terteryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Serlal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mortal Kombat . Terteryan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Röyksopp - The Fear . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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38
265 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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44
262 lbs
31 - 36 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zbermat Serlal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sarkis Terteryan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serlal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terteryan digs a good hook to Serlal's body.
Terteryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Serlal sprawls well. Serlal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terteryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Terteryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serlal moves away.
Serlal is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Terteryan. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Terteryan is defended easily by Serlal.
Serlal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Terteryan.
Zbermat Serlal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarkis Terteryan.
Serlal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Terteryan. Beautiful body shot.
Serlal lands with an overhand left.
Serlal throws a combination. Terteryan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Terteryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Terteryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serlal on the side of the head.
Serlal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terteryan throws a leg kick
and Serlal counters with a left and a right that stings Terteryan.
It looks like Sarkis Terteryan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terteryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Terteryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terteryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Serlal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terteryan sprawls and moves away.
Terteryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serlal moves away.
Terteryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serlal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terteryan pinned against the cage. Terteryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serlal sends Terteryan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Serlal is motioning to the referee to let Terteryan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Terteryan is rocked!
Terteryan get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Terteryan stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Serlal runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zbermat Serlal!
During a confident post fight interview, Zbermat Serlal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby SmallPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Smudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smudge has chosen Ballad of The Big Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby SmallPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daryl Smudge!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SmallPants avoids the body shot from Smudge.
SmallPants works Smudge's body with a nice hook.
SmallPants scores with a hook to the body. Smudge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
SmallPants throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daryl Smudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SmallPants scores with a sloppy right hand. Smudge should have avoided that one.
SmallPants swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smudge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Smudge there.
SmallPants is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MagicalFatFarm that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
SmallPants avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smudge.
Smudge prevents SmallPants from improving his position.
Smudge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SmallPants defending well though.
Smudge trying to control the action but SmallPants is working from the bottom.
SmallPants trying to control but Smudge postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smudge trying to mount his opponent but SmallPants defends it.
Smudge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smudge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smudge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smudge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot by SmallPants.
A big left from Smudge misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smudge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smudge swings away with a body shot that misses
and SmallPants counters with a left to the body.
SmallPants bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smudge's head.
Smudge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SmallPants moves out of range as Smudge strikes.
SmallPants throws a body punch but Smudge moves out of range.
Smudge swings for the body but SmallPants moves out of range.
SmallPants is looking to counter punch.
Smudge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and SmallPants counters with a nice uppercut.
SmallPants scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smudge gets a takedown into half guard.
SmallPants blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smudge.
SmallPants wants to control but Smudge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmallPants slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
SmallPants 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.
Smudge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smudge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smudge trying to control but SmallPants is working from the bottom.
Smudge throws a big right hand that misses.
SmallPants trying to control the position.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smudge trying to control but SmallPants is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smudge looks to score with a jab to the body but SmallPants is just out of range.
SmallPants fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smudge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Smudge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smudge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smudge throws a poor cross that misses
letting SmallPants counter with a right hand.
Smudge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SmallPants was well out of range. Poor timing from Smudge.
SmallPants works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smudge. SmallPants does a little dance to reset his feet.
SmallPants throws the left hand but Smudge avoids the punch easily.
Smudge throws a looping overhand right but SmallPants ducks down to avoid it.
SmallPants slips under a jab from Smudge.
It looked like SmallPants wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Bobby SmallPants will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smudge throws a body punch but SmallPants moves out of range.
SmallPants throwing a counter right hand but Smudge manages to avoid it.
Smudge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down SmallPants rather than just go for the knockout.
Smudge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SmallPants manages to avoid it.
SmallPants was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smudge misses with a right hand
and SmallPants counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SmallPants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smudge.
The fighters circle momentarily. SmallPants darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smudge throws a one two combo.
Smudge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smudge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SmallPants throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smudge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
SmallPants clinches with his opponent.
SmallPants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
SmallPants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SmallPants dodges the punch combination from Smudge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smudge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SmallPants.
SmallPants pushes Smudge up against the cage in a clinch.
SmallPants misses with a punch to the body.
SmallPants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
SmallPants breaks the clinch.
SmallPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smudge.
SmallPants scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smudge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says SmallPants as he avoids it easily.
SmallPants cracks Smudge with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smudge looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can SmallPants finish him?
Smudge is rocked!
It looks like Daryl Smudge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SmallPants moves in close and cracks Smudge with a massive right hand! Smudge, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by SmallPants!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby SmallPants!
Bobby SmallPants seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Daryl Smudge stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will go back to the gym and train even harder for the next one'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula comes to the cage accompanied by Native Drums from the South Pacific. Skrumbellos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CANT BE TOUCHED!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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34
280 lbs
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276 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonothan Kuhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbellos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuhula lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Skrumbellos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuhula.
Kuhula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuhula swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos tries to clinch but Kuhula is having none of it.
Kuhula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbellos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuhula.
Skrumbellos 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.
A slow jab from Skrumbellos misses its intended target.
Skrumbellos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skrumbellos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuhula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuhula misses with a wild combination.
Skrumbellos takes one to the chin there.
Skrumbellos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuhula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skrumbellos moves out of range as Kuhula strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbellos wants to clinch up but Kuhula keeps it at a distance.
Kuhula throwing a counter right hand but Skrumbellos manages to avoid it.
Kuhula throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos connects with a jab.
It looks like Tonothan Kuhula has been cut.
Kuhula swats away the attempt to clinch by Skrumbellos .
Kuhula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Kuhula misses its intended target.
Skrumbellos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skrumbellos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuhula throws a right hand that Skrumbellos ducks under and follows up with a left that Skrumbellos also avoids with ease.
Kuhula connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Skrumbellos misses its intended target.
Kuhula appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skrumbellos sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kuhula's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kuhula's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Skrumbellos !
A victorious Devin Skrumbellos 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Gonzo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Huang Tze Long's chin.
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30
142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huang Tze Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzo.
Tze Long fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Tze Long shoots and misses
and Gonzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzo ducks right into an uppercut from Tze Long.
Gonzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tze Long at a distance.
Gonzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Tze Long, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tze Long has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huang Tze Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzo missing with a left hand there. Tze Long was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huang Tze Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tze Long throws a body shot but no joy.
Tze Long gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gonzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tze Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzo manages to avoid it.
Tze Long looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo wants to control but Tze Long postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tze Long haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tze Long is looking to take a break and control but Gonzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzo is trying to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Gonzo is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Tze Long wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzo keeps working.
What's Gonzo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tze Long is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tze Long wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzo, who protects the arm well.
Tze Long tries for a kimura but Gonzo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonzo keeping his opponent close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tze Long looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Tze Long's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tze Long scrambles back to his feet.
Tze Long throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tze Long with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tze Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzo defends it nicely.
Gonzo is trying to counter with his kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzo.
Tze Long gets a takedown into half 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!
Gonzo has his hands clasped together around Tze Long's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tze Long shoots in but no luck this time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gonzo. Tze Long shrugs it off though.
Tze Long with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gonzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gonzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzo cracks Tze Long with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzo lands with a big left! Tze Long is wobbled badly! Gonzo comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tze Long to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dr Gonzo!
After winning the bout, Dr Gonzo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Syn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syn comes to the cage accompanied by Truth by Alexander. Riddick has chosen I Am Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Richard B Riddick enters the cage!
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31
212 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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27
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Syn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard B Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riddick.
Riddick misses the jab.
Syn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riddick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syn.
Syn scores with a shot to the side of Riddick's head.
Syn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syn is defending well for now.
Riddick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Franky Syn has been cut.
A short left from Syn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syn.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syn.
Syn misses with the head strike.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but Syn blocks with his arms.
Syn misses with the head strike.
Syn has a couple of punches blocked by Riddick.
Syn lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Syn.
Syn can't find room to land a body shot as Riddick controls the action.
Syn tries to throw a body punch but Riddick avoids it by throwing Syn back against the cage.
Syn misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syn avoids the elbow strike from Riddick, against the cage.
Riddick lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Syn.
Syn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Syn misses with a punch on the inside.
Riddick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Syn misses with some punches.
Riddick prevents a body shot from Syn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Syn avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Riddick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Riddick prevents a body shot from Syn.
Riddick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syn.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Syn avoids it.
Syn misses with a punch on the inside.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syn.
Riddick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Syn avoids it.
Riddick prevents a body shot from Syn.
Riddick letting Syn take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Syn fails to land.
Syn managing to block the knees to the body from Riddick.
Syn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syn has Riddick pressed against the cage.
Syn struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddick controls his hands.
Syn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Syn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riddick misses with a knee strike.
Riddick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Syn struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddick controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddick tries to clinch there but Syn circles away.
Riddick throws a hook to the side of Syn's head but Syn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Syn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syn ducks under a wild hook from Riddick.
Syn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riddick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Syn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Riddick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Syn misses with a combination
and Syn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riddick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddick digs a good body shot into Syn's ribs.
Syn throws a shot from downtown. Riddick moves away and avoids it.
Riddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syn lands a glancing blow to the side of Riddick's head.
Syn scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syn dips to his left and cracks Riddick with an uppercut!
Syn throws a right and a left that Riddick avoids nicely.
Riddick misses with a hook.
Riddick throws an overhand right that lands on Syn's shoulder, as Syn tries to avoid the shot.
Syn swinging wildly here.
Syn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Syn blocks a head kick by Riddick.
Riddick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syn.
Syn misses with a hook
and Riddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Syn drives through and clinches with Riddick against the cage.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Syn is defending well for now.
Riddick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syn blocks it with crossed arms.
Syn is stalling here.
Syn lands a nice shot to the 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 Franky Syn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Syn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riddick throws the left hand but Syn avoids the punch easily.
Syn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riddick's sensitive parts.
Richard B Riddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riddick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Syn misses.
Syn blocks a head kick by Riddick.
Riddick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Syn slips a straight right by Riddick.
Riddick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Syn.
Syn swings widly with a right hand
and Riddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Syn.
Syn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddick connects with a body shot that sends Syn's belly button to the back.
Syn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddick ducks under a wild hook from Syn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riddick misses with a looping left.
Syn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Syn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riddick. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Syn - that will leave a mark!
Riddick looks to land a combination. Syn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Syn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddick circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syn.
Riddick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syn moves away.
Syn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Syn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riddick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Syn throws a nice looking combination but Riddick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Riddick misses its intended target.
Syn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syn misses with a series of wild punches.
Riddick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syn misses with a hook.
Riddick throws a hook but Syn blocks it.
Syn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riddick. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Riddick.
Syn scores with a nice head shot.
Syn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Syn looks to land a right hand but Riddick moved out of range.
Syn throws a series of punches but Riddick moves out of range.
A jab from Syn misses.
Riddick misses with a wild combination.
Riddick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riddick closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riddick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Syn's brow.
Syn avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Syn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riddick backwards.
Syn lands with a light punch inside.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
Syn lands a shoulder strike.
Syn misses with the head strike.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syn.
Riddick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Syn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riddick has Syn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Syn.
I was talking to Syn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Syn tries to work over Riddick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syn tries a body shot but Riddick blocks it.
Syn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riddick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick looking to throw knees to the head but Syn is blocking nicely.
Syn avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Syn lands a left hand.
Riddick tries to land knees in the clinch but Syn avoids the damage to the body.
Riddick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Syn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riddick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Syn throws a nice head kick!
Riddick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Syn.
Syn misses with a body kick.
Riddick stuns Syn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riddick clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Franky Syn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Syn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Syn lunges at Riddick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riddick's hand.
Riddick throws an overhand right that lands on Syn's shoulder, as Syn tries to avoid the shot.
Riddick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syn.
Riddick throws out a counter right but Syn avoids it with no problem.
Riddick looks to land a combination but Syn avoids it well.
Riddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddick moves into range and clinches up with Syn.
Syn tries to stall but Riddick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Riddick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syn throws a head punch that misses.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syn has a couple of punches blocked by Riddick.
Syn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Syn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riddick.
Syn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Syn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syn.
Riddick is working for takedown but Syn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Syn avoids the elbow strike from Riddick, against the cage.
Syn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Riddick up against the cage.
Syn throws a punch but it's blocked by Riddick.
Syn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syn avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Syn looking to slow down the pace here.
Syn scores with a shoulder strike.
Riddick tries to land knees in the clinch but Syn avoids the damage to the body.
Riddick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Syn lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Syn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Syn avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Syn misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syn avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riddick as Syn tries to tie him up.
Syn swings wildly with an uppercut but Riddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddick misses with a knee strike.
Syn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riddick backwards.
Syn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddick moves forwards but Syn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Syn misses.
Riddick defending well as Syn loads up on a big left hand.
Riddick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Syn to score with a decent uppercut.
Syn looks to land a right hand but Riddick moved out of range.
Syn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiddick.
Syn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Syn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syn looks to land a right hand but Riddick moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riddick is rocked!
Riddick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Syn. That one must have hurt.
Riddick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Syn.
Riddick throws a head kick but Syn moves out of range.
Syn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riddick manages to circle out of the way.
Syn scores with the left hand. Riddick knows he should have avoided that one.
Riddick is still on wobbly legs! Can Syn finish him?
Syn lands a jab.
Syn blocks a jab.
Syn lands with a straight right. Riddick didn't see that one coming.
Syn throws a hook but Riddick blocks it.
Syn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Riddick to the canvas! Riddick doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Syn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Syn!
Franky Syn retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Franky Syn 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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