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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nogg's choice of entrance music: Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogg has Malmsteen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Malmsteen can't fight it off and eventually Nogg manages to take the fight to the floor. Malmsteen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malmsteen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nogg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nogg misses with the combination.
Malmsteen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nogg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nogg shoots in looking for a takedown but Malmsteen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nogg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nogg clinches up with Malmsteen and pushes him back against the cage.
Malmsteen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nogg's efforts to push away.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nogg's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nogg.
Malmsteen is working Nogg over against the cage.
Malmsteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malmsteen prevents Nogg from breaking the clinch.
Nogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Nogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen lands a shoulder strike.
Nogg blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Malmsteen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nogg is rocked!
Nogg can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Nogg controls the action.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malmsteen lands with a left to the head.
Nogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Nogg tries to pull guard but Malmsteen won't allow it.
Nogg seems to have recovered his senses.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogg Nogg.
Malmsteen lands an uppercut.
Nogg blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Nogg wants the takedown. Malmsteen is fighting it off but Nogg persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malmsteen's guard against the cage.
Malmsteen wriggles free and stands up.
Nogg shoots in and gets a takedown into Malmsteen's guard.
Nogg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malmsteen wants to stand but Nogg is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Malmsteen, not yet.
Malmsteen trying to keep a closed guard but Nogg is proving a slippery customer.
Nogg won't allow Malmsteen to sweep him here.
Malmsteen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Malmsteen keeps moving.
Malmsteen 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.
Malmsteen wants to stand up but Nogg is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Malmsteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malmsteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogg manages to get himself to full guard.
Malmsteen stands up and waves to Nogg to follow him.
Malmsteen gets a clinch.
Malmsteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malmsteen gets underhooks to prevent Nogg's takedown attempt.
Malmsteen lands with a short shot to the head.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Malmsteen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malmsteen clobbers Nogg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malmsteen scores with a sloppy right hand. Nogg should have avoided that one.
Malmsteen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nogg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Malmsteen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nogg's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngwie Malmsteen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kootz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but Kootz shows good takedown defense.
Andrews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Kootz on the inside.
Andrews wants a takedown but no success here.
Kootz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kootz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrews wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrews is looking for a takedown.
Kootz just leaning against Andrews, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Kootz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kootz uses from the top position.
Kootz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kootz wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Kootz from controlling successfully.
Kootz passes into half guard.
Kootz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrews is trying is best to control the position here.
Kootz trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Kootz content to control rather than advance.
Andrews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kootz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kootz trying to control from Andrews's half guard. Andrews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kootz wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Andrews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Kootz is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews looking for subs off his back but Kootz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kootz controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz trying to control from half guard but Andrews is working away.
Andrews wants to control but Kootz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kootz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kootz throwing shots but Andrews is blocking nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Andrews is staying active underneath Kootz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kootz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four 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.
Kootz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kootz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrews.
Andrews shoots in but Kootz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kootz misses with a few strikes there.
Kootz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rage Kootz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kootz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kootz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrews is defended easily by Kootz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kootz swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrews.
Kootz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kootz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kootz counters with a straight right hand.
Kootz scores with a jab to the body.
Kootz swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kootz.
Andrews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Rage Kootz has been cut.
Good leg kick by Kootz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andrews walks into a straight right hand from Kootz.
Kootz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kootz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
We've been told by Andrews's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kootz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kootz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Andrews misses.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kootz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews moves out of range of the leg kick from Kootz.
Andrews looks to land a combination. Kootz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kootz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kootz misses with a double jab.
Kootz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kootz.
Andrews throws a big counter combination but Kootz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage Kootz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrews throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Kootz misses.
Kootz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kootz.
It looked like Andrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kootz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kootz misses with a looping left.
Kootz tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrews blocks a body shot from Kootz.
Kootz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrews has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kootz after a bit of a struggle.
Andrews jumps guard.
Kootz wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Kootz throwing strikes but missing.
Andrews controls Kootz momentarily but Kootz frees himself.
Kootz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Kootz controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking for a guillotine here but Kootz defends easily.
Kootz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kootz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kootz has passed into half guard!
Well, if Kootz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kootz wants to take a breather but Andrews is having none of it.
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.
Andrews trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Andrews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kootz wants to take Andrews's back here but Andrews is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kootz trying to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Kootz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rage Kootz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Andrews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kootz.
Kootz takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Andrews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrews misses with a right hand
and Kootz counters with a low kick, right behind Andrews 's knee.
Andrews tries to land a leg kick but Kootz saw it coming and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Andrews.
Kootz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kootz swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Kootz slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kootz tries a quick counter leg kick but Andrews is wise to it.
Kootz misses with a looping left.
Kootz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kootz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kootz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kootz looks to land a right hand but Andrews moved out of range.
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!
Kootz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kootz counters with a three punch combo that has Andrews backing up. Andrews nods at Kootz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a low kick.
Andrews forces Kootz back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kootz.
Kootz is pressed up against the cage. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kootz down to the mat. Kootz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kootz misses with a wild combination.
Andrews throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Kootz.
Kootz throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kootz is fending him off so far but Andrews persists. Nope, Kootz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kootz throws out the jab.
Kootz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrews.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Marvin Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kootz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kootz.
Kootz throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
Kootz works Andrews's body with a nice hook.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Kootz, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Kootz against the cage but Kootz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews tries to clinch but Kootz moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kootz scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kootz.
Andrews wants to clinch.
Andrews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kootz on the side of the head.
Andrews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kootz throws a shot to the body.
Kootz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Rage Kootz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kootz as he jumps to the side.
Kootz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kootz keeps the fight on the outside.
Kootz avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews throws a right hand that misses
and Andrews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrews wants to clinch up but Kootz keeps it at a distance.
Kootz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kootz looks to throw the jab but Andrews is out of range.
Andrews fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kootz just manages to avoid it.
Andrews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kootz is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rage Kootz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andrews seems to be looking for submissions.
Marvin Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews thows a huge punch but Kootz dodges it nicely.
Kootz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andrews.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kootz tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Kootz regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Kootz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kootz 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Kootz!
Rage Kootz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Dufva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dufva pushes Anderson away with a front kick.
Dufva checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Dufva moved out of range.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dufva.
Anderson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dufva connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson swings for the body but Dufva moves out of range.
Dufva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Dufva slips a jab from Anderson.
Dufva is looking to counter punch.
Dufva throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Dufva avoids it with no problem.
Dufva lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Dufva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dufva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brutal Force Training in the buildup to the fight.
Dufva thumps Anderson with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Dufva's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy body kick from Dufva
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Dufva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dufva to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Dufva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dufva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Dufva.
Dufva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dufva blocks the leg kick.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufva.
Dufva is looking to land body kicks.
Dufva tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Dufva defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Dufva tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dufva on the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dufva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
Dufva working the body and head with strikes.
Anderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dufva.
The ground and pound from Dufva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dufva connects with a decent elbow.
Dufva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dufva cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Anderson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dufva.
Dufva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dufva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Dufva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dufva lands an elbow.
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
Dufva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dufva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
An elbow from Dufva crashes against the mat.
Anderson parries the strikes from Dufva easily there. Dufva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anderson to escape.
Dufva cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dufva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anderson is avoiding damage well.
Dufva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dufva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Dufva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufva working the ground and pound but Anderson is defending the strikes.
Dufva wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Dufva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Dufva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dufva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dufva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dufva.
Dufva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Dufva.
Dufva misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dufva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Dufva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dufva lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
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!
Dufva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sven Dufva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Dufva is looking for a counter combo.
Dufva just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Dufva finds it's target.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Dufva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Dufva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dufva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dufva avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Dufva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dufva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dufva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dufva.
Dufva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dufva.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson tries a low kick but Dufva avoids it.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dufva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dufva scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dufva throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Dufva drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dufva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Dufva from controlling successfully.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson 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.
Dufva works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dufva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dufva sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dufva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dufva throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufva's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
Dufva is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Dufva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dufva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dufva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dufva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Dufva defends it.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dufva wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Dufva's hands, connecting with Dufva's forehead.
Dufva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Dufva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dufva misses with a kick to the body.
Dufva darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Dufva into the cage.
Dufva digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dufva to score with a decent uppercut.
Dufva tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Dufva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dufva misses the jab.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dufva with a body shot.
Dufva shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dufva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dufva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Dufva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Dufva throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Dufva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Dufva counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dufva defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Dufva is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dufva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dufva tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dufva looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dufva is looking to escape.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dufva can't escape the position.
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!
Dufva wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Dufva is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dufva is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson unloading with bombs!
Sven Dufva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Dufva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Anderson trying to control but Dufva is having none of it.
Anderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dufva because Anderson loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of good shots and Dufva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anderson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson lands punches and elbows.
Dufva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dufva covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Anderson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Reggie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dufva can't escape the position.
Dufva covers up after that shot from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dufva 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Dufva!
A very excited looking Sven Dufva 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica Enter Sandman. Dom DeLuise has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dom DeLuise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice cross by Gracie.
DeLuise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by DeLuise.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeLuise backwards.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeLuise.
Gracie has DeLuise pressed against the cage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLuise's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuise tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeLuise misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeLuise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeLuise misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeLuise misses with a body punch.
Gracie is looking to control DeLuise's arms but DeLuise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from DeLuise.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie tries to work over DeLuise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeLuise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise lands a right hand.
DeLuise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but DeLuise gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
DeLuise tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie is working DeLuise over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
DeLuise slows down the pace here.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeLuise.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeLuise misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, DeLuise scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Gracie.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie blocks a body shot from DeLuise.
Gracie pushes DeLuise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie digs a right hand into DeLuise's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeLuise's gas tank.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeLuise backwards.
Gracie is pushing DeLuise up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
DeLuise can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
DeLuise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
DeLuise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, DeLuise scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
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 Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeLuise walks into a jab.
Gracie lands a jab to DeLuise's midsection.
DeLuise throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
DeLuise connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a straight left.
DeLuise sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Gracie.
DeLuise takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeLuise throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLuise takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeLuise is looking to clinch.
DeLuise moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
DeLuise scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
DeLuise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuise needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Gracie misses.
DeLuise cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - DeLuise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeLuise looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeLuise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeLuise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeLuise is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeLuise tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
DeLuise connects with the punch.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeLuise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeLuise.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise slips a jab from Gracie.
DeLuise lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings DeLuise.
DeLuise moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
DeLuise misses with a low kick.
DeLuise misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie moves away from the strike by DeLuise.
DeLuise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLuise is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.
Gracie lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeLuise. That's going to slow Gracie down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeLuise.
It looks like Holden Gracie has been cut.
DeLuise takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by DeLuise.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a series of punches but DeLuise avoids them all with ease.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a fast counter high kick but DeLuise manages to duck under it in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
DeLuise pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and DeLuise settles back down.
DeLuise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
DeLuise tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
DeLuise misses with a low kick.
Gracie looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
DeLuise looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLuise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is trying to counter with his kicks.
A punch lands to the side of DeLuise 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeLuise scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuise lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from DeLuise.
DeLuise looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuise lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeLuise misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeLuise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dom DeLuise is winning the standup battle so far.
DeLuise looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
DeLuise misses with a looping right.
DeLuise missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
DeLuise tries to clinch up
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeLuise lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie checks a low kick from DeLuise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and DeLuise moves out of range easily.
DeLuise wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - DeLuise had a free shot at his head there.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise wants to clinch.
Gracie throws out a counter right but DeLuise avoids it with no problem.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeLuise takes a step back to recover.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeLuise if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeLuise misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeLuise walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
DeLuise misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeLuise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeLuise gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dom DeLuise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLuise controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeLuise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLuise's elbow.
Holden Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries a body shot but DeLuise blocks it.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dom DeLuise has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie works on DeLuise's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise prevents a body shot from Gracie.
A short left from Gracie.
DeLuise blocking some punches.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLuises head.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLuise's elbow.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but DeLuise avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeLuise prevents a body shot from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeLuise has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tamad's choice of entrance music: The Joker. Juan Tamad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
185 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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36
200 lbs
24 - 23 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romano.
Romano fails with the takedown
and Tamad counters with a stiff right hand.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tamad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Romano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamad.
Romano cracks Tamad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romano wants to clinch up but Tamad keeps it at a distance.
Romano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tamad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romano. Romano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tamad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tamad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tamad trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamad's guard.
Tamad 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.
Romano being controlled here momentarily.
Tamad is trying to control the position but Romano postures up.
Romano pushes down on Tamad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romano is stalling here. Tamad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Romano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tamad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Romano dodges the ground and pound from Tamad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad is staying tight to Romano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Romano parries the strikes from Tamad easily there. Tamad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Romano to escape.
Tamad misses with the ground and pound.
Romano is trying to control Tamad's posture but Tamad avoids it.
Romano is looking for a sweep.
Tamad is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tamad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad lands a few punches from side control.
Romano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamad off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Romano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Romano has the hooks in. Tamad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Romano not allowing Tamad to control his hands.
Romano controlling well, preventing Tamad from escaping the position.
Romano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Romano controlling well, preventing Tamad from escaping the position.
Tamad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Romano.
Romano has the hooks in. Tamad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Romano controlling the positon.
Romano throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Romano keeps control of the position as Tamad tries to break free.
Tamad trying to control the hands but Romano breaks the grip.
Tamad can't escape the position.
Romano tries to get the hooks in deep but Tamad pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tamad is in a bad position with Romano working for a choke. Tamad manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamad scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tamad throws a combination. Romano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tamad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samuel Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano moves into the clinch.
Tamad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tamad's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tamad's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romano shoots in and drives through. Tamad sprawls well.
Tamad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romano's corner calls for a 1-2. Romano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romano lands a lovely overhand right.
Tamad swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Tamad looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Tamad moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
A big left from Romano misses.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamad blocks a jab.
Romano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tamad was covering up waiting for the punch and Romano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano trying to control but Tamad is working from the bottom.
Romano won't allow Tamad to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romano content to stall in guard here.
Romano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tamad's guard.
Juan Tamad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Romano is looking to take a break and control but Tamad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romano trying to control from half guard but Tamad is working away.
Romano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamad defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romano trying to control from half guard but Tamad is working away.
Tamad wants to get back to full guard.
Romano not doing much here.
Romano is looking for a kimura but Tamad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romano to get the leverage.
Romano prevents Tamad from improving his position.
Tamad gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tamad is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano looking to control.
Tamad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tamad is fighting to break Romano's control of his arms but Romano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romano is on top in guard.
Romano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tamad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano preventing the sweep.
Romano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romano wants to control from the top but Tamad keeps moving.
Tamad keeping full guard, as Romano tries to pass.
Tamad keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Romano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tamad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tamad's calf.
Tamad scores with a hook to the body. Romano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano.
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tamad, pushing him back against the cage.
Tamad is trying to drag Romano to the mat but Romano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Tamad.
A short left from Tamad.
Tamad takes an elbow to the temple.
Romano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tamad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tamad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tamad.
Tamad misses with the head strike.
Tamad looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamad tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Tamad back against the cage.
Romano connects with a knee to the head.
Tamad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tamad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romano lands a good knee to the midsection. Tamad won't want to take too many of those.
Romano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tamad takes a shot to the head.
Tamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamad manages to break the clinch.
Romano tries to clinch up but Tamad circles away and keeps his distance.
Romano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tamad tries to move into range but Romano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romano at a distance.
Juan Tamad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tamad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romano is in Tamad's guard.
Tamad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamad controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad keeping moving, preventing Romano from controlling successfully.
Romano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano is working hard here to advance position.
Romano trying to control but Tamad is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tamad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romano, pushing him back against the cage.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamad manages to break the clinch.
Romano blocks a jab.
Romano throws a head kick that misses.
Tamad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romano defends it well.
Romano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tamad looks for the body kick but Romano saw that one coming.
Tamad instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tamad.
Tamad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romano prevents a body shot from Tamad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Romano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamad blocks it with crossed arms.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Tamad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamad lands with a straight right. Romano didn't see that one coming.
Romano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juan Tamad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano thuds a left hand into Tamad's body.
Tamad slaps away a takedown attempt from Romano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Romano tries to clinch there but Tamad circles away.
Romano wants to clinch.
Romano slips a jab and a cross from Tamad.
Tamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Tamad.
I think Tamad 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tamad!
Juan Tamad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Alton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew has chosen Smoke Serpent- as his entrance music. Mike Alton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
154 lbs
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39
152 lbs
28 - 26 - 0 |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Alton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepe LePew!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Alton is predictable there
and LePew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LePew.
LePew throws a big elbow that misses.
LePew wants to control from the top but Alton keeps moving.
Alton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LePew throwing strikes from guard but Alton blocks nicely.
Alton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePew throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Alton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew advances to half guard.
Alton pushes LePew off looking to stand but LePew dives back in and keeps control.
LePew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alton is in trouble now - LePew has advanced to mount!
LePew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to control but Alton has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
LePew is looking for a kimura here.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Alton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LePew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LePew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alton keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to work for an arm triangle but Alton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LePew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LePew tries to pass to full mount but Alton defends it.
Alton pushes LePew off looking to stand but LePew dives back in and keeps control.
LePew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LePew.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Alton is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LePew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LePew not doing much here.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Alton is defending well.
LePew seems to be looking for submissions.
Alton is refusing to be controlled, as LePew sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alton misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Alton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe LePew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LePew. LePew obviously looking to wear him down.
Alton tries to close the distance and clinch but LePew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alton tries to clinch up.
And LePew tries to counter it with a takedown but Alton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LePew on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alton, right into the meat.
Alton lands a jab.
LePew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LePew checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alton throws a shot from downtown. LePew moves away and avoids it.
Alton misses with a low kick as LePew jumps back.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alton wants to land a leg kick but LePew is out of range.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LePew.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alton defends it well.
Alton scoring well with a low kick there.
Alton throws a leg kick but LePew moved away.
A leg kick checked by LePew.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alton defends it well.
LePew blocks a low kick nicely.
Alton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LePew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as LePew blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Alton is predictable there
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alton is trying to stand.
LePew tries to pass to full mount but Alton defends it.
LePew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alton defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is trying to control. Alton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LePew passes to side control.
Alton tries to escape but LePew is in control.
LePew trying to control the action but Alton is working from the bottom.
Alton defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
LePew trying to control the action but Alton is working from the bottom.
Alton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LePew asserts his dominance and retains side control.
LePew is trying to get an arm triangle but Alton is defending well.
Alton stops LePew from passing to mount.
LePew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Alton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alton wants to clinch.
LePew with the counter takedown but Alton avoids it easily.
Alton throws a lazy right hand but LePew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LePew feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alton throws a right and a left that LePew avoids nicely.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alton misses with an attempted mid kick.
And LePew tries to counter it with a takedown but Alton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Alton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
LePew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alton tries to avoid it but LePew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alton to the ground. Alton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Alton.
Alton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LePew is able to avoid easily.
LePew is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LePew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alton misses with a hook.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alton connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LePew checks a leg kick.
LePew steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alton misses with a body shot.
Alton throws a chopping leg kick but LePew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Alton is predictable there
and LePew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alton!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew prevents Alton from escaping the position.
LePew trying to control the action but Alton is working from the bottom.
Alton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LePew is controlling him well.
LePew in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pepe LePew!
Pepe LePew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca comes to the cage accompanied by Carthage. Kage has chosen Ride the Lightning as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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30
162 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca throws a body punch but Kage moves out of range.
Kage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kage can pounce on him.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barca changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kage, who protects the arm well.
Kage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kage.
Barca is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kage wants to pass to mount but Barca is defending the position.
Kage trying to control from half guard but Barca is working away.
Barca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barca.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kage is aware though and is defending well.
Barca looking to control.
Kage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barca's head.
Kage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barca's head.
Kage is looking to work some ground and pound but Barca has wrist control.
Barca has momentary wrist control but Kage slips an elbow through the middle.
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kage is aware though and is defending well.
Barca looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Thirteenth Legion MMA inform me that Kage has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kage is looking to work some ground and pound but Barca has wrist control.
Kage passes Barca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kage wants to take a breather but Barca is having none of it.
Kage tries to pass to full mount but Barca defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kage.
Kage seems to be working for a kimura but Barca defends the submission attempt.
Barca is positioning himself well to prevent Kage advancing to mount.
Kage is looking for a kimura here.
Kage seems to be working for a kimura but Barca defends the submission attempt.
Barca tries to get to full guard but Kage has control of the leg.
Kage trying to control from half guard but Barca is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kage looking to control but Barca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barca tries to lock up and control but Kage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kage landing strikes from the mount.
Kage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barca slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kage is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barca reverses the position - he's now on top in Kage's guard.
Kage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barca scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barca is aware though and is defending well.
Kage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kage's head.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Kage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kage is aware though and is defending well.
Barca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kage looking to pass the guard.
Kage postures up in Barca's guard and throws a big left but Barca blocks it.
Barca keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Kage throwing strikes from guard but Barca blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kage.
Kage throws a head kick but Barca moves out of range.
Kage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Kage.
Barca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barca avoids the body shot from Kage.
Kage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barca shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barca trying to control the position but Kage is working away.
Kage manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca wants to control but Kage is keeping him busy.
Kage is trying to control but can't.
Kage moves into full guard.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kage is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca stopping the sweep attempt from Kage.
Kage trying to control the position.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barca chips away with some ground and pound.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Kage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Kage is keeping the position.
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.
Kage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca landing with the ground and pound.
Kage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barca controlling from the top position.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Kage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barca defends well.
Barca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kage's head.
Kage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca passes Kage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kage punching from the bottom.
Kage misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kage is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barca is nestled in close to Kage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barca winds up and cracks Kage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage wants to get back to full guard but Barca has passed into side control.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kage keeps working.
Kage is looking to regain half guard here but Barca keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kage lands a nice hook to Barca's body. Barca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kage lands a head shot.
Kage tries to clinch but Barca moves out of range.
Kage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barca counters with a single leg into guard. Kage didn't expect that.
Kage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kage keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage stands and throws Barca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barca actively working from the bottom here.
Barca is trying to control but can't.
Kage 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.
Barca is not content to let Kage control the position.
Barca tries to roll over but Kage keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kage's back!
Kage trying to control the action but Barca just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barca's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kage tries to escape the position.
Kage is still trying to improve position.
Barca patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Barca is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barca is looking to control Kage but Kage is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Barca thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage can't escape the position.
Barca doesn't have the hooks in and Kage manages to turn into his guard.
Kage stands and throws Barca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barca is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barca regains half guard.
Kage wants to get back to his feet.
Barca tries to get to full guard but Kage has control of the leg.
Barca actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca wants to improve his position but Kage is controlling well.
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Barca is defending well.
Barca keeping hold of Kage's head, controlling as best he can.
Barca is defending against the submission attempts here by Kage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barca is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raijin Kage.
I think Kage 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raijin Kage!
A relieved looking Raijin Kage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Hannibal Barca stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Dunkin moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson cracks Dunkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dunkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Alvin Ray Dunkin has been cut.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Dunkin moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Dunkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
enabling Dunkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunkin takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunkin lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin misses with a looping left.
Dunkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunkin lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Dunkin digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Dunkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cell Block Six in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunkin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dunkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Dunkin didn't see that one coming.
Dunkin tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Dunkin.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunkin.
Dunkin tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunkin defending well though.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Dunkin's head.
Dunkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunkin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dunkin trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to control but Dunkin is keeping him busy.
Dunkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunkin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin looking for submissions off his back.
Dunkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson won't allow Dunkin to sweep him here.
Dunkin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Dunkin wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Dunkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunkin looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Dunkin is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunkin, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dunkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control but Dunkin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dunkin staying out of range there.
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 Apollo Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alvin Ray Dunkin's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dunkin cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Dunkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunkin pinned against the cage. Dunkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Apollo Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dunkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunkin is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dunkin's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Dunkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dunkin is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dunkin has wrist control.
Dunkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dunkin keeps moving.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dunkin dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dunkin looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dunkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson postures up in Dunkin's guard and throws a big left but Dunkin blocks it.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Dunkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control the position but Dunkin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dunkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dunkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dunkin trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Dunkin with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunkin postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Dunkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Apollo Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alvin Ray Dunkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunkin cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Dunkin throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Dunkin pushes him off.
Dunkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Dunkin.
Dunkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Dunkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Dunkin digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
That kick from Dunkin tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunkin scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dunkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunkin is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dunkin moves out of range easily.
Dunkin throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishes Dunkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunkin pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dunkin eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunkin connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Dunkin tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Dunkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunkin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Dunkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunkin throws a nice head kick!
Dunkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Dunkin breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Dunkin counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvin Ray Dunkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunkin actively working from the bottom here.
Dunkin is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunkin avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Dunkin's head.
Dunkin is looking to improve his position.
Dunkin wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount!
Dunkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Dunkin taking shots to the head.
Dunkin is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Ray Dunkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Wallace is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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237 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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29
265 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Granite chin |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dyson connects with a crisp jab.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dyson. That did some damage!
Dyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
It looks like Philip Dyson has been cut.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Dyson moved away.
Dyson misses with a low kick as Wallace jumps back.
Dyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace swings for the body but Dyson moves out of range.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Dyson saw that one coming.
Wallace scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dyson is controlling Wallace's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson wants to get back to full guard.
Dyson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dyson is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dyson makes his way to full guard, as Wallace worked for a kimura.
Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dyson is trying to keep Wallace in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dyson blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Dyson lands with a cross.
Dyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Dyson.
Wallace swings for the body but Dyson moves out of range.
Dyson cracks Wallace with an open hand slap.
Dyson connects with a leg kick. Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Dyson's body. Dyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dyson connects with a looping right hand.
Dyson walks into a straight right hand from Wallace.
Dyson misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Philip Dyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Dyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Dyson moves out of range.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Dyson with an uppercut!
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Dyson's body. Dyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Dyson's shoulder, as Dyson tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyson.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace defending well as Dyson loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat.
Dyson is looking to land body kicks.
Dyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Dyson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Both fighters circling a little - Wallace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dyson throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Dyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyson.
Dyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
Wallace pushes Dyson away with a front kick.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dyson is able to avoid easily.
Dyson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Dyson saw that one coming.
Dyson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Dyson seems unphased.
Philip Dyson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace feints and then cracks Dyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dyson down.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyson throws out a leg kick but Wallace moves out of range and Dyson only half commits.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dyson if he has to take too many more of those.
Dyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyson.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Wallace feints the counter takedown.
Dyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Dyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Dyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyson takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace slips a jab from Dyson.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyson.
Wallace rushes Dyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Dyson backwards.
Dyson taking a breather.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dyson tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyson cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Dyson avoids it.
Wallace scores with a leg kick.
Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Dyson.
Dyson avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallace's calf.
Dyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyson counters with a nice body shot.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
enabling Dyson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Dyson misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Dyson thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyson thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Dyson.
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Dyson moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dyson jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Wallace was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Philip Dyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Dyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Dyson is predictable there
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Dyson lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Dyson misses.
Dyson blocks a jab.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Dyson is out of range.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Dyson.
Wallace darts in trying to clinch
and Dyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace misses the body punch
and Dyson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dyson is out of range.
Dyson tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Dyson misses
and Wallace counters with a head kick.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Dyson off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyson lands with a cross.
Dyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Dyson misses with a jab to the body
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Russell Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wallace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Philip Dyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Dyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
letting Dyson counter with a right hand.
Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
Jeez, Philip Dyson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Dyson's shoulder, as Dyson tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallace's calf.
Wallace dives in and grabs Dyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyson pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Dyson moves out of range.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Dyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Dyson misses with a low kick.
Dyson throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Dyson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Dyson misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
Wallace fakes the leg kick and cracks Dyson in the body.
Dyson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wallace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dyson's half guard.
Dyson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson controlling the position for now.
Wallace is nestled in close to Dyson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philip Dyson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russell Wallace!
Russell Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Lars Thunstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Page!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom misses with a hook
and Page counters with a series of strikes. Thunstrom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thunstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thunstrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Page at a distance.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Thunstrom.
Page connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunstrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thunstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thunstrom missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunstrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page lunges at Thunstrom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunstrom's hand.
Thunstrom is rocked!
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Page!
Dennis Page retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Dennis Page said 'George Kelly the pikey is coming for you'.
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