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EP 34: Shamrock vs DeSilva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sofoklis Aristotelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sofoklis Aristotelis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofoklis Aristotelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Aristotelis instigates a clinch.
Aristotelis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aristotelis throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jim Jenkins has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aristotelis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aristotelis.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aristotelis is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Jim Jenkins's cut even more.
Aristotelis lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Aristotelis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristotelis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Aristotelis.
Aristotelis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Aristotelis, against the cage.
Aristotelis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The cut above Jim Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aristotelis misses with an elbow over the top.
Aristotelis misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aristotelis throws an elbow but misses.
Jenkins looking to stall.
Aristotelis lands a shot to the body.
Aristotelis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aristotelis misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aristotelis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jenkins's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Jenkins blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Jim Jenkins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jim Jenkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sofoklis Aristotelis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Webbs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta scores with a jab.
Jasta just misses with a punch to the body.
Webbs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Webbs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jasta misses the shot to the body.
Webbs throws a front kick aimed at Jasta's knee but Jasta avoids it well.
Jasta blocks a head kick by Webbs.
An attempted straight right counter from Jasta misses the target.
Jasta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Webbs's sensitive parts.
Jasta misses with a body shot.
Webbs is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jasta takes a swing at Webbs's ribcage but misses.
Webbs throws a sloppy head kick and Jasta moves out of range easily.
Jasta tried to counter with a leg kick but Webbs avoided it.
Webbs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jasta misses with the combination.
Jasta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webbs misses with a leg kick.
Webbs slips under a jab.
Jasta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jasta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Webbs misses
and Jasta counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Webbs.
Jasta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Webbs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Webbs shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jasta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jasta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webbs sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Jasta.
Jasta misses with a kick to the body
and Webbs counters with a low kick, right behind Jasta 's knee.
Webbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jasta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webbs sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webbs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webbs is looking to slow Jasta down with leg kicks.
Jasta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jasta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Webbs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jasta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jasta.
Webbs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jasta throws a big elbow that misses.
Jasta looking to pass the guard.
Webbs controlling Jasta's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta trying to control the position from guard on top but Webbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webbs keeping moving, preventing Jasta from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jasta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jasta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Webbs on the side of the head.
Jamey Jasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Jasta.
Jasta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Webbs is rocked!
Jasta throws a head kick that misses.
Webbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasta finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Webbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Webbs seems to have recovered his senses.
Webbs tries to land a front kick but Jasta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jasta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webbs sprawls and moves away.
Jasta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jasta misses its target.
Webbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webbs misses with a two punch combination.
Jasta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Jasta misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Jasta.
Webbs checks a leg kick.
Webbs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good leg kick by Jasta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Webbs throws a head kick that half lands.
Jasta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Jasta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jasta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Webbs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jasta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Webbs under the eye.
Webbs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jasta checks it well.
Webbs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Jasta.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jasta. That's going to slow Webbs down.
Jasta dips to his left and cracks Webbs with an uppercut!
Jasta wants to slow Webbs down by chopping away at his legs.
Webbs moves out of range of the leg kick from Jasta.
Jasta swings for the body but Webbs moves out of range.
Webbs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jasta misses with a shot to the body
and Jasta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Webbs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webbs throws a sloppy head kick and Jasta moves out of range easily.
Webbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasta.
Webbs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jasta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webbs can do to turn this around?
Webbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Webbs tries to bum rush Jasta with a series of wild strikes but Jasta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webbs misses with a hook. Jasta ducked under it nicely.
Webbs throws a front kick aimed at Jasta's knee but Jasta avoids it well.
Jasta works over Webbs's head and body with a nice combination.
Webbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webbs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Webbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jasta lands a jab.
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!
Jasta throws a series of punches but Webbs avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Jasta. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Webbs.
Webbs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jasta lands a jab.
Jasta lands a big head kick that sends Webbs to the canvas! Jasta follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamey Jasta!
After winning the bout, Jamey Jasta 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 Dark Fear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tirado (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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218 lbs
6 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Fear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tirado!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fear drives through and clinches with Tirado against the cage.
Tirado working hard to break the clinch.
Fear tries a body shot but Tirado blocks it.
Tirado is struggling to control the position.
Tirado has Fear pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fear manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Fear as the two fighters clinch.
Tirado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fear is defending well.
Tirado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tirado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Tirado lands.
Fear instigates a clinch.
Tirado breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fear has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tirado as Fear tries to tie him up.
Fear breaks the clinch.
Fear closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tirado counters with a crisp one two that drops Fear! Tirado thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fear to his feet! Fear is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tirado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fear.
Fear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tirado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fear tries to clinch up but Tirado circles away and keeps his distance.
Fear rushes Tirado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fear as the two fighters clinch.
Tirado wants to break free but Fear has control.
Tirado tries to break free but Fear pushes him back against the cage.
Fear breaks the clinch.
Fear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tirado.
Tirado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fear's half guard.
Tirado is trying to control the action in half guard but Fear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tirado trying to control from Fear's half guard. Fear has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fear 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.
Tirado wants to pass the guard but Fear is keeping the position.
Fear has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tirado scoring with some ground and pound.
Fear keeping moving, preventing Tirado from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tirado being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tirado connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Dark Fear has been cut.
Tirado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fear to the ground. Tirado is now in Fear's guard.
Tirado postures up in Fear's guard and throws a big left but Fear blocks it.
Fear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tirado.
Tirado landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tirado stands and steps away. Fear gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fear has managed to clinch.
Fear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tirado breaks from the clinch.
Tirado with a poor takedown
and Fear counters with a straight right hand.
Dark Fear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tirado.
Fear rushes Tirado and presses him up 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!
Tirado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fear looking to stall.
Tirado is trying to pull guard but Fear has him pressed against the cage.
Tirado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Fear on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tirado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Fear's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fear tries to clinch there but Tirado circles away.
Fear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fear swings for the body but Tirado moves out of range.
Fear wants to clinch up but Tirado keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Tirado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tirado throws an overhand right that lands on Fear's shoulder, as Fear tries to avoid the shot.
Fear seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tirado clinches with his opponent.
Fear breaks from the clinch.
Fear takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fear.
Fear tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Fear on the inside.
Tirado working hard to break the clinch.
Tirado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fear is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fear fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Fear's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dark Fear has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tirado breaks the clinch.
Fear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dark Fear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fear walks into a straight right hand from Tirado.
Tirado swats away the attempt to clinch by Fear.
Tirado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mike Tirado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tirado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fear is looking to clinch.
Fear doesn't manage to clinch there - Tirado circles away.
Tirado fails with a takedown attempt.
Fear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tirado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dark Fear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tirado.
Fear is looking to clinch.
Tirado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dark Fear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Tirado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fear keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from Tirado.
Nice sprawl there from Fear as Tirado shoots in.
Fear drops Tirado with a beautiful combination! Tirado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fear is looking for the KO!
Tirado is rocked!
It looks like Mike Tirado has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fear clinches.
Tirado is still on wobbly legs! Can Fear finish him?
Fear pushes Tirado against the cage. Fear is working some dirty boxing. Fear pushes off with a quick right hook! Tirado goes down! Tirado tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fear moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Fear!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into the arena with Killer Mike - Big Beast blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Ozzie Price has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ozzie Price seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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151 lbs
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143 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ozzie Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
Price cracks Steel Penn with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Price misses with a hook. Steel Penn ducked under it nicely.
Steel Penn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
Price throws out a powerful jab.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Steel Penn missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Price blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Steel Penn throws a counter combo.
Price lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Penn tries to sprawl but Price drives through with 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!
Steel Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price.
Steel Penn is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn avoid being mounted?
Steel Penn is not content to let Price control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price working Steel Penn over with strikes.
Price not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel Penn is not content to let Price control the position.
Steel Penn controlling the position well.
Steel Penn is continuing to stall.
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.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Price defending well as Steel Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Price cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Price slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Price throws a head kick that Steel Penn semi-blocks.
It looks like The Steel Penn has been cut.
Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
Price throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.
Price is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Price throws a leg kick that misses.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target.
Steel Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
Donk. Price catches Steel Penn right on the button with a cross.
Steel Penn throws a looping overhand right but Price ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn moves away and avoids it.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn gets caught napping as Price dives in and scores a takedown. Steel Penn manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steel Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Penn.
Price with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Price fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel Penn.
Price connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzie Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Steel Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, jab by Steel Penn - just one landing.
Price thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Penn's side.
Ozzie Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price misses with a straight left.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Penn.
Price is looking to slow Steel Penn down with leg kicks.
A jab from Price misses.
Price slips under a jab.
Price lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Price misses with a hook.
Price is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Price connects with a nice looking jab.
Price tries to move into range but Steel Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Price blocks it.
A cross from Price lands.
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!
Price swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Ozzie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn misses with an uppercut.
Price appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Price avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Price.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Price gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Price misses.
Steel Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Price connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel Penn scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Price misses.
Steel Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Price manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steel Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Steel Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Price seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Price holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozzie Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Price is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back!
Steel Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Price scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Price trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Price keeps control of the position.
Price cracks Steel Penn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Steel Penn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.
Steel Penn finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Price is landing with some decent strikes but Steel Penn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel Penn wants to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Price trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Price is stalling here but it's allowed Steel Penn to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzie Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Steel Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Steel Penn there.
Steel Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Price tries to score with a low kick but Steel Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
Price tries to land a leg kick but Steel Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Price scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Price looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Price there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel Penn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Price scores with a leg kick.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Price.
Price scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price wants to land a leg kick but Steel Penn is out of range.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn lands an overhand right.
Steel Penn lands a nice hook to Price's body. Price takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Price finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a body kick.
Steel Penn misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
Price fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steel Penn tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Price misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Price napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price is looking for a sweep.
Price is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Price is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to move to mount but Price blocks the move with his legs.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but Price denies him.
Price is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Price is defending well.
Price is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Price is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Price sneaks back into half guard.
Price is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Price is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in Strong like Butterfly inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Price gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ozzie Price.
Well Price 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzie Price!
Ozzie Price thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, The Steel Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (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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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins cracks Monteban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteban gets a double leg takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Monteban forces his way into half guard.
Monteban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hopkins is looking to control Monteban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopkins avoid being mounted?
Monteban is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. Monteban eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monteban drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monteban jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Monteban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Monteban tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
Hopkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Monteban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monteban back to the cage. Hopkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Monteban with a series of wild strikes but Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Monteban on that attempt.
Monteban closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monteban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban wants to free his trapped foot but Hopkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
Hopkins is not content to let Monteban control the position.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Monteban is controlling well.
Monteban is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Monteban slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins is not content to let Monteban control the position.
Monteban throws an elbow but Hopkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Monteban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monteban tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
Monteban jabs Hopkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monteban digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins has managed to clinch.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Monteban.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Monteban blocks it.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Monteban's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monteban.
Monteban is pushing Hopkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monteban working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Monteban prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopkins can't break the clinch.
Monteban fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteban's elbow.
Monteban blocking some punches.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins pushes Monteban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monteban shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Monteban bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopkins scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
Nice sprawl there from Monteban as Hopkins shoots in.
Monteban throws a body shot but no joy.
Monteban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Monteban persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monteban takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Monteban shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monteban showed some decent athleticism there.
Ricardo Monteban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban 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.
Monteban seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four 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.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Monteban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Monteban keeps him under control.
Hopkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopkins is not content to let Monteban control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Monteban shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monteban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monteban connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins lands with a nice combination. Monteban backs away looking to recover.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Monteban avoids the punch easily.
Monteban fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monteban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monteban.
Monteban tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopkins is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban passes Hopkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hopkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Monteban tries to pass.
Monteban postures up.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
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.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Monteban postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monteban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monteban shoots and misses
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Monteban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Monteban ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monteban.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monteban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Monteban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monteban doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Monteban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monteban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Monteban with a series of wild strikes but Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Monteban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Monteban shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls well. He's pushed Monteban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monteban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Monteban is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Monteban's head back.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monteban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monteban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Monteban takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Monteban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monteban misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monteban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopkins 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
An intense looking Vinny Hopkins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I never got to show my full potential before. Welcome to my show..'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotus Suzinuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzinuki has chosen LL Cool J -Momma said knock you out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lotus Suzinuki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suzinuki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biggums counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggums looks to land a right hand but Suzinuki moved out of range.
Suzinuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biggums throws out the jab.
Biggums digs a good body shot into Suzinuki's ribs.
Biggums lands a head kick!
Suzinuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Biggums.
We've been hearing reports that Biggums has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums misses with a few strikes there.
Suzinuki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Biggums fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lotus Suzinuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums lands with an uppercut that bounces Suzinuki off the cage and back into range.
Suzinuki throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Biggums stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Suzinuki follows into mount!
It looks like Tyrone Biggums has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biggums takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suzinuki postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Biggums in real trouble here! The ref calls for Biggums to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotus Suzinuki!
Post fight, Lotus Suzinuki took to the microphone: 'Give it up for Bobby everyone, a true champion. Just not the Epicity champion, that obviously still sits here around my waist. Who is next? Or should I set my sights on Mr. Jeffrey Miller and the 155ers.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Breeze (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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223 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon misses with a takedown
and Breeze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Breeze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Breeze.
Hardon throws a big counter combination but Breeze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Breeze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Breeze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Medium Hardon has been cut.
Breeze works Hardon's body with a nice hook.
Hardon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardon sizes up Breeze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Breeze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Breeze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hardon misses the target.
Breeze lands a jab to Hardon's midsection.
A big right from Breeze misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardon.
Hardon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Hardon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breeze scores with a kick to the body.
Hardon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Breeze tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Breeze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardon's waist but Hardon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breeze off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Breeze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardon doesn't seem phased though.
Breeze misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardon.
Hardon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardon misses with a left hand
and Breeze counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hardon down! Breeze is looking to finish but Hardon is intelligently defending himself.
Hardon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breeze throwing strikes from guard but Hardon blocks nicely.
Oh Hardon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breeze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breeze loads up on a big left hand. Hardon felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Breeze looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hardon can't hide his disappointment, as Breeze celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Breeze! Ben Breeze retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ben Breeze 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boreste Bardanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bardanos has chosen My Kingdom Will Come as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joaquim Antunes!
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, Boreste Bardanos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antunes moves away.
Antunes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Bardanos throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Antunes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Antunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Antunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antunes feinted with a counter takedown.
Antunes thumps Bardanos with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Antunes misses.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Antunes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice cross by Bardanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Antunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antunes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bardanos sprawls and moves away.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Bardanos lands a nice hook to Antunes's body. Antunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardanos lands a jab.
Antunes throws a leg kick but Bardanos moved away.
Bardanos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bardanos takes a swing at Antunes's ribcage but misses.
Bardanos misses with a body shot
and Antunes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Our spies down at at Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform us that Bardanos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bardanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bardanos has his foot on Antunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Bardanos keeps moving.
Antunes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bardanos has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes preventing the sweep.
Bardanos keeps trying to improve his position.
Bardanos is trying to keep Antunes in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes throws a big right hand that misses.
Bardanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Antunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bardanos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes won't allow Bardanos to pass to mount.
Bardanos prevents Antunes from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos is looking to take a break and control but Antunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bardanos prevents Antunes from improving his position.
Antunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bardanos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bardanos wants to pass to mount but Antunes is defending the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Antunes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Antunes is trying to maintain the position but Bardanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Antunes controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Antunes tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
Bardanos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antunes defending well though.
Antunes wants to improve his position but Bardanos is controlling well.
Antunes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Antunes saw that one coming.
Antunes attempts a counter takedown but Bardanos avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antunes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Antunes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Antunes throws a low kick, looking for Bardanos's leg but Bardanos calmly moves out of range.
Bardanos thuds a left hand into Antunes's body.
Bardanos works Antunes's body with a nice hook.
Bardanos lands a jab-cross combination.
Antunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bardanos's calf.
A jab from Bardanos finds it's way through Antunes's defenses.
Boreste Bardanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bardanos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Antunes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Antunes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Antunes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Antunes is looking to pass into half guard but Bardanos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bardanos is in guard.
Antunes controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes 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.
Antunes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bardanos defends well.
Bardanos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Antunes's guard.
Bardanos is nestled in close to Antunes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Antunes is looking to control Bardanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Antunes avoid being mounted?
Bardanos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joaquim Antunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bardanos wants to free his trapped foot but Antunes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Antunes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Antunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bardanos prevents Antunes from improving his position.
Bardanos works his way into side control.
Bardanos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Antunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Antunes sneaks back into half guard.
Bardanos prevents Antunes from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes gets full guard.
Bardanos won't allow Antunes to sweep him here.
Bardanos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Antunes's head.
Antunes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bardanos tries to roll over but Antunes keeps him under control.
Bardanos is pressing down on Antunes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Antunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bardanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antunes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bardanos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Antunes rolls with it to try and escape but Bardanos cranks on the arm and Antunes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete McKallister (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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215 lbs
12 - 1 - 1 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urho Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete McKallister!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk misses with a body kick.
Pete McKallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berserk misses with a hook to the body
and McKallister counters with a straight right hand.
Berserk checks a leg kick.
Berserk throws a body kick that misses
and McKallister counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McKallister. That snapped Berserk's head back.
McKallister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berserk.
Berserk throws a body shot but no joy.
McKallister staying out of range there.
Berserk tests McKallister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKallister moves away from the strike by Berserk.
McKallister was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Berserk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berserk misses with a kick to the body.
McKallister appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKallister tests Berserk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKallister throws a low kick, looking for Berserk's leg but Berserk calmly moves out of range.
Berserk throws a jab when McKallister was well out of range.
Berserk throws a push kick but McKallister slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKallister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berserk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKallister throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Berserk.
Berserk tries to land a body kick
and McKallister counters with a thumping low kick.
McKallister throws a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by McKallister. That's going to slow Berserk down.
McKallister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berserk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Berserk throws out a loose jab but McKallister uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKallister with a jab.
Good work by Berserk as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Berserk.
McKallister misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKallister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berserk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk dodges the punch combination from McKallister.
McKallister throws a leg kick but Berserk checks it.
McKallister swinging wildly here.
Good work by McKallister as he checks the leg kick.
Berserk checks a leg kick nicely.
Berserk lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from McKallister misses.
McKallister throws an off balance right hand
and Berserk counters with a thumping low kick.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
McKallister slips under a jab from Berserk.
Berserk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berserk blocks a head kick by McKallister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Berserk checks a leg kick nicely.
Berserk throws a front kick aimed at McKallister's knee but McKallister avoids it well.
Berserk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKallister throws a big shot that misses.
Berserk throws a quick counter kick to the body but McKallister avoids it.
McKallister looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKallister throws a body shot but no joy.
Berserk misses with a jab to the body
and Berserk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berserk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKallister lands a right hook to the body.
Berserk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berserk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKallister lets loose with a powerful body kick. Berserk will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
McKallister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berserk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKallister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKallister feints and then cracks Berserk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berserk down.
McKallister thumps Berserk with a low kick.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from McKallister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKallister tries to bum rush Berserk with a series of wild strikes but Berserk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berserk throws a quick counter kick to the body but McKallister avoids it.
Berserk throws a right hand that misses
and McKallister counters with a thumping low kick.
McKallister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKallister lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
McKallister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berserk.
Berserk is looking to chop away at McKallister's legs.
McKallister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKallister cracks Berserk with a right hand to the side of the head.
McKallister moves out of range of the leg kick from Berserk.
McKallister connects with a right hand. Berserk shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete McKallister dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McKallister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKallister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Pete McKallister has been cut.
Berserk misses with a looping right.
Berserk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Berserk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McKallister misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Berserk misses the target.
McKallister misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Berserk counters with a quick kick to the body but McKallister blocks it.
Berserk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKallister misses with a kick to the body.
Berserk scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKallister in his tracks.
McKallister misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk slips a jab and a cross from McKallister.
Berserk missing with a left hand there. McKallister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKallister is looking to slow Berserk down with leg kicks.
McKallister throws a combination that misses
and Berserk counters with a slapping leg kick.
McKallister throws a head kick but Berserk moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister moves out of range of the leg kick from Berserk.
A big left from McKallister misses.
A head kick by McKallister misses
enabling Berserk to counter with a crisp jab.
Berserk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Berserk throws a big shot that misses.
Berserk is looking to land body kicks.
McKallister throws a leg kick but Berserk moved away.
McKallister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKallister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKallister misses with a kick to the body.
McKallister throws a chopping leg kick but Berserk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berserk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McKallister slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKallister lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
McKallister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from McKallister both land. Nice combination.
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!
McKallister misses with a right hand
and Berserk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from McKallister.
McKallister throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berserk slips a jab from McKallister.
Pete McKallister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKallister plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berserk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKallister was well out of range. Poor timing from Berserk.
Berserk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKallister was well out of range. Poor timing from Berserk.
Berserk avoids a kick to the body.
Berserk misses with a few strikes there.
Berserk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berserk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McKallister ducks under a wild hook from Berserk.
Berserk throws a body punch but McKallister moves out of range.
McKallister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berserk circles away quickly and effectively.
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 McKallister.
McKallister avoids a kick to the body.
McKallister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berserk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
McKallister throws a front kick that sends Berserk stumbling back into the cage.
Berserk lands a jab to McKallister's midsection.
Berserk tries to land a front kick but McKallister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Berserk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berserk misses the shot to the body.
McKallister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKallister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berserk is looking to counter punch.
Berserk checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKallister throws a lazy head kick
and Berserk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McKallister really felt that one!
Pete McKallister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKallister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McKallister throws a head kick that Berserk semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKallister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Berserk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berserk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKallister.
McKallister throws a one two combo.
Berserk connects with a leg kick. McKallister looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berserk misses with a wild body shot.
Berserk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKallister.
Berserk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Berserk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berserk swings for the body but McKallister moves out of range.
Berserk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from McKallister misses.
McKallister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Berserk finds it's way through McKallister's defenses.
McKallister throws a hook but Berserk avoids it easily.
It looked like Berserk 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.
A close second round but Pete McKallister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pete McKallister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McKallister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berserk lands a nice hook to McKallister's body. McKallister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Berserk as he checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for McKallister.
McKallister throws the left hand but Berserk avoids the punch easily.
Berserk moves out of range of the body kick.
Berserk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Berserk lands a really nice looking cross but McKallister seems unphased.
Berserk swings widly with a right hand
and McKallister counters with a good low kick that Berserk was not able to check.
McKallister does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McKallister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk misses with a body shot.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Berserk.
McKallister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from McKallister lands.
McKallister connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Berserk both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from McKallister misses.
McKallister missing with a left hand there. Berserk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berserk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKallister throws a push kick but Berserk slaps the foot to one side.
McKallister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKallister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKallister takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Berserk misses the shot to the body.
Berserk misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on McKallister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McKallister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berserk defending well as McKallister loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk throws a lazy right hand but McKallister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berserk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKallister takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick from McKallister lands but Berserk takes it in his stride.
McKallister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berserk throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKallister.
Berserk blocks a low kick nicely.
As McKallister backs away, Berserk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McKallister slips a jab from Berserk.
Nice body punch from Berserk.
Berserk works McKallister's body with a nice hook.
Berserk throws a nice head kick!
A low kick from McKallister is predictable there
and Berserk counters with an outside leg kick.
Berserk throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McKallister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from McKallister lands.
Berserk throws a head kick but McKallister moves out of range.
Berserk just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. McKallister catches Berserk right on the button with a cross.
McKallister throws a combination. Berserk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McKallister moves out of range of the body kick from Berserk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berserk.
Berserk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McKallister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from McKallister.
Berserk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKallister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berserk throws out the jab.
Berserk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pete McKallister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berserk's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berserk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKallister - that will leave a mark!
Berserk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berserk slips a straight right by McKallister.
McKallister misses with a looping right.
McKallister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berserk. That did some damage!
Berserk misses with a body kick.
Urho Berserk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berserk lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from McKallister.
Berserk checks a leg kick nicely.
McKallister walks forward, straight into a front kick from Berserk.
Sloppy strikes from Berserk. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by McKallister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McKallister.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Urho Berserk.
Well McKallister 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarcus DeSilva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva slips a straight right by Shamrock.
DeSilva throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock unleashes a big counter combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and DeSilva counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee.
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSilva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock wants to counter with a clinch but DeSilva pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeSilva drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSilva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and DeSilva settles back down.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shamrock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
DeSilva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to buck DeSilva off.
DeSilva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shamrock, who protects the arm well.
DeSilva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shamrock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock bucks up and tries to throw DeSilva off but instead DeSilva has got his back!
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet but DeSilva has full control of the position and if anything, Shamrock has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
DeSilva looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shamrock is controlling DeSilva 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Shamrock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeSilva, up you get!
DeSilva connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but DeSilva slips the punch.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeMarcus DeSilva 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.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shamrock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by DeSilva.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSilva counters with an inside leg kick.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
DeMarcus DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
A low kick from DeSilva misses
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.
DeSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
DeSilva is looking to counter punch.
DeSilva fails with a takedown attempt.
DeSilva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like DeMarcus DeSilva has been cut.
DeSilva misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
DeSilva feinted with a counter takedown.
DeSilva drives through with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeSilva won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSilva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock wants to stand up but DeSilva is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva is looking to pass into half guard but Shamrock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shamrock is in guard.
Shamrock tries to stand but DeSilva is controlling from the bottom.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but DeSilva had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DeSilva tries for a takedown but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeSilva has been working on his balance at HWP Forcefield, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shamrock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock throws a hook but DeSilva avoids it easily.
DeSilva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva has closed the distance and engaged Shamrock in a clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus DeSilva's cut.
That's time! DeSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeSilva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSilva walks into a jab.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock wants to counter with a clinch but DeSilva pushes him away.
No luck for DeSilva with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeSilva, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Shamrock presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Shamrock lands a left hand.
DeSilva is rocked!
DeSilva wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oh DeSilva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock throws a big uppercut that drops DeSilva! More strikes from Shamrock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! DeSilva lies dazed against the cage as Shamrock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock! Bobby Shamrock retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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