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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Foo Fighters- My Hero as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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218 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero's corner calls for a 1-2. Guerrero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guerrero 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.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerrero.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerrero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Guerrero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guerrero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Guerrero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Guerrero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a looping left.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Guerrero moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guerrero.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guerrero.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guerrero backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Guerrero avoids nicely.
Guerrero feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Guerrero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Guerrero moves out of range easily.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Guerrero.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Guerrero avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guerrero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guerrero's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero lands a jab to the head.
Guerrero loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Guerrero is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Guerrero misses with a looping right.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guerrero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guerrero checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Francisco Guerrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Guerrero.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guerrero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guerrero throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Guerrero.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Guerrero avoids nicely.
Guerrero misses with a hook.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Guerrero.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerrero throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guerrero throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Guerrero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guerrero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Guerrero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Guerrero takes it in his stride.
Guerrero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Guerrero.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guerrero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerrero.
It looked like Guerrero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerrero is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Guerrero throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guerrero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Guerrero scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerrero throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Guerrero lands a slapping body shot.
Guerrero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guerrero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guerrero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guerrero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.
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 Francisco Guerrero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez moves out of range as Guerrero strikes.
Guerrero avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerrero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guerrero throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Guerrero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guerrero throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerrero circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Guerrero eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Guerrero moves away and avoids it.
Guerrero dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guerrero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guerrero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Guerrero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
A jab from Guerrero finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab from Guerrero.
Francisco Guerrero is winning the standup battle so far.
Guerrero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerrero dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Guerrero 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 punch combination from Guerrero misses.
Guerrero slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
and Guerrero counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guerrero to score with a decent uppercut.
Guerrero cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guerrero throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guerrero misses with a hook.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Guerrero there.
Guerrero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrero.
Sanchez clinches up with Guerrero and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerrero has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guerrero manages to break the clinch.
Guerrero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guerrero throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Guerrero moved away.
Guerrero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Guerrero cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guerrero misses with a hook
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guerrero 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 punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerrero.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guerrero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Guerrero misses with the combination.
Guerrero throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Guerrero moves out of range.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Guerrero.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Guerrero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guerrero avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Guerrero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Guerrero moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a low 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 Francisco Guerrero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanchez tries to move into range but Guerrero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guerrero lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerrero circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Guerrero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guerrero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Guerrero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerrero scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Guerrero throws a one two combo.
Guerrero swinging wildly here.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Guerrero sees coming a mile off.
Guerrero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guerrero with a nice cross.
Guerrero dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerrero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrero lands a head shot.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Guerrero moves out of range easily.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Guerrero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Guerrero avoids them all with ease.
Guerrero looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Guerrero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
As Guerrero backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Guerrero manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Guerrero.
Guerrero cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerrero misses the target.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerrero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerrero catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez is looking to slow Guerrero down with leg kicks.
Guerrero misses with a looping right.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerrero tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Guerrero as he connects with a hook.
Guerrero looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guerrero throws out the jab.
Guerrero with a nice cross.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerrero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Guerrero cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
As Guerrero backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Guerrero manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Guerrero.
Guerrero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guerrero misses with a body shot.
Guerrero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Guerrero misses.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Guerrero avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guerrero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guerrero throws out the jab.
Guerrero scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Guerrero loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Guerrero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Estefan Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Guerrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Guerrero.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guerrero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Guerrero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Li!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winkler.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winkler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winkler misses the shot to the body.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Winkler moves away and avoids it.
Li tries for a takedown but Winkler circles away easily
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winkler as he avoids it easily.
Winkler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Winkler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Li throwing shots but Winkler is blocking nicely.
Li is trying to work for a kimura but Winkler is defending well.
Li with the ground and pound but Winkler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Li stands up over Winkler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winkler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Winkler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winkler is one step ahead there.
Li controls Winkler momentarily but Winkler frees himself.
Li is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winkler is aware though and is defending well.
Winkler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li working for submissions but it's allowed Winkler to get to half guard.
Li has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkler wants to get back to his feet.
Li wants to improve his position but Winkler is controlling well.
It looks like Winkler is going to stand back up.
Li is looking for a sweep. Winkler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li moves into full guard.
Winkler stands up and waves to Li to follow 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.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Li looks to move away, Winkler throws a big counter combo bu Li just gets out of the way.
John Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkler needs to keep his hands up - Li had a free shot at his head there.
Winkler scores with a hook.
Winkler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Li misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Winkler misses its target.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winkler connects with a looping right hand.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winkler defends well and Li ends up having to push Winkler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benny Winkler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Winkler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Winkler.
And Li tries to counter it with a takedown but Winkler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winkler.
Li scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Li wants to advance to full mount but Winkler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Winkler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Winkler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Li misses with a hook.
Winkler throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Winkler.
A combination from Winkler does no damage.
Winkler catches Li with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winkler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Winkler.
Winkler misses with a few strikes there.
Winkler fails to land with a series of punches.
Li connects with the punch.
Winkler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winkler lands a jab to the head.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winkler avoids it really well and circles away.
Winkler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler tries to move into range but Li moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winkler lands a two punch combo.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
A quick step to the side and Winkler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benny Winkler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li throws the left hand but Winkler avoids the punch easily.
Winkler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Li throws the left hand but Winkler avoids the punch easily.
Benny Winkler is winning the standup battle so far.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winkler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li goes for a double leg but Winkler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winkler continues to drive forward.
Winkler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li throws out a loose jab but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winkler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winkler lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winkler doesn't seem phased though.
Winkler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Winkler as Li shoots in.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Winkler ducks down to avoid it.
Li swings widly with a right hand
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Winkler ducks down to avoid it.
Winkler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winkler blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Winkler.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winkler.
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winkler throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Winkler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winkler throws a hook but Li blocks it.
Winkler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Winkler takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Winkler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Winkler. Those never looked like landing.
Li throws out a loose jab but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winkler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
John Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li winds up and cracks Winkler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winkler wants to get back to his feet.
Li throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Winkler to regain full guard.
Li being controlled here momentarily.
Li throws an elbow that misses. Winkler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Li's guard. Nice move by Winkler!
Winkler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Winkler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Winkler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Li misses with a straight right.
A jab from Li misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Winkler misses the target.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winkler but Winkler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Winkler misses the target.
Winkler cracks Li with a good jab.
Winkler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses the jab.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winkler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Winkler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li finds it's way round the side to connect with Winkler's head.
Winkler moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Winkler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Li throws a jab when Winkler was well out of range.
Winkler throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Winkler scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benny Winkler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winkler throws a body shot but no joy.
Winkler 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.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Winkler slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li throws a body punch but Winkler moves out of range.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Winkler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benny Winkler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Winkler moves away and avoids it.
Li darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li seems to be working for a kimura but Winkler defends the submission attempt.
Li trying to pass the guard but Winkler defending well.
Winkler is trying to stand back up but Li is controlling him
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winkler is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
John Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is keen to just control but Winkler is a slippery customer.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li throwing shots but Winkler is blocking nicely.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Li connects with a nice short shot to Winkler's temple.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Li trying to control the pace.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Li with the ground and pound but Winkler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Winkler seems keen to control Li's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winkler defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Winkler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winkler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Winkler gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Winkler sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benny Winkler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Winkler's shoulder, as Winkler tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benny Winkler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winkler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Winkler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior scores with a jab to the body.
Junior goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freddy White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
Junior shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Strong like Butterfly that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Junior.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters by moving into the clinch.
Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
Junior jumps guard and drags White to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior prevents White from getting back to his feet.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junior prevents White from getting back to his feet.
Junior trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junior wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Junior advances position into side control!
Junior in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Junior working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Junior content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Junior has hold of White's arm. He's looking for a kimura. White seems comfortable defending it but Junior has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! White is real pain and he's forced to tap out! White is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Junior couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Junior!
Our winner, Rich Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Freddy White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the cage accompanied by On The Floor. Watt has chosen Edmund Fitzgerald as his entrance music. Marco Polo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Watt's chin.
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.
Watt throws a low kick, looking for Polo's leg but Polo calmly moves out of range.
Polo walks into a stiff left hand from Watt.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Watt.
A big right from Watt misses.
Polo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Watt as Polo shoots in.
Watt throws a chopping leg kick but Polo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watt, as that shot connected.
Polo tries to work over Watt's front leg with a kick but Watt checks it.
Watt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Polo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Polo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working.
Polo working away.
Watt is trying to buck Polo off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo is trying to get an arm triangle but Watt is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Polo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Watt tries to buck Polo off but Polo is having none of it.
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.
Polo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watt, who protects the arm well.
Watt wants to control but Polo postures up.
Polo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watt trying to remain calm as Polo controls from the top position.
Polo stands up.
Polo looks to land a left hand but Watt moved out of range nicely.
Watt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watt tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watt duly obliges.
Watt wants to clinch up but Polo keeps it at a distance.
Watt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo shoots in but Watt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watt misses with the combination.
Watt tests Polo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watt was covering up waiting for the punch and Polo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Polo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Watt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Polo stopping the sweep attempt from Watt.
Watt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Polo chips away with some ground and pound.
Watt controls Polo momentarily but Polo frees himself.
Polo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polo stays in close to Watt's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Polo advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Watt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Polo goes for a double leg but Watt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watt continues to drive forward.
Watt tries to score with a low kick but Polo moves his leg out of the way.
Watt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watt 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.
Watt misses with a few strikes there.
Scott Watt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watt moves out of range of the body kick from Polo.
Watt cracks the inside of Polo's front leg.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watt connects with a jab.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watt has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watt with a hook.
Polo misses with a low kick.
Watt is looking to slow Polo down with leg kicks.
Polo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Watt tries to escape but Polo is in control.
Watt can't do much from the bottom here.
Polo takes a little break here. Watt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Watt is looking to reverse the position.
Polo trying to control the action but Watt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt sneaks back into half guard.
Polo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Polo tries to pass to full mount but Watt defends it.
Watt is looking for a sweep. Polo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Watt's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Watt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polo is working away from the top position though.
Polo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watt misses with a low kick.
Watt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Polo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Polo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watt.
Polo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt fakes the leg kick and cracks Polo in the body.
Watt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Polo walks into a left hand.
Nice body kick there by Polo.
Watt avoids the head kick by Polo.
Watt tries to close the distance and clinch but Polo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Watt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Watt.
Polo is rocked!
Nice body kick from Polo.
Polo looking to score a takedown here. Watt is defending well but Polo drives through and ends up in Watt's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Watt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Watt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Polo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watt is breathing heavily.
Polo moves out of range of the body kick.
Watt throws a series of punches but Polo avoids them all with ease.
Polo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Watt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Watt cracks Polo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watt gets caught flat footed, as Polo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polo passes into half guard.
Polo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Polo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Polo wants to stand up but Watt is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt trying to control here.
Polo trying to mount his opponent but Watt defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polo controlling the pace.
Polo is pressing down on Watt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watt is holding on for now.
Watt pushes Polo off looking to stand but Polo dives back in and keeps control.
Polo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Watt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polo's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo can't escape the position.
Polo turns into Watt and is now in his guard.
Watt is controlling Polo's posture.
Polo preventing the sweep.
Watt working a defensive guard here.
Polo throws a big elbow that misses.
Polo preventing the sweep.
Polo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polo is stalling in the full guard.
Polo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polo is one step ahead there.
Watt wants to get back to his feet but Polo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Watt trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polo darts in and clinches Watt up against the cage.
Scott Watt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watt tries to pull guard but Polo holds him up against the cage and eventually Watt drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Polo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Polo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Watt manages to break the clinch.
Polo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watt's waist but Watt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polo off to one side.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polo fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Watt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Polo does no damage.
Watt misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Polo.
I think Watt 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Watt!
Our winner, Scott Watt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes to the cage accompanied by Ten Typ Mes - Trze'a było. The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Sherry Monocle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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33
171 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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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
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dahl Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Haas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morgan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Haas thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haas.
Haas dives in and scores a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Haas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Haas trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has his hands on Haas's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Haas misses with a looping left.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haas.
Haas misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Haas works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Haas shoots and misses
and Morgan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Morgan moves forwards but Haas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Haas attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Haas had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haas gets slowly back to his feet.
Haas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Haas.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haas circles away quickly and effectively.
Haas connects with the punch.
Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haas throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Haas.
Haas moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Morgan punishes Haas's body with a nice straight punch.
Haas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Haas blocks a jab.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Haas moves out of range.
Morgan slips a jab from Haas.
Haas misses with a body shot.
Morgan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haas misses with the combination.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan throws a head kick that Haas semi-blocks.
Haas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haas misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Haas takes it in his stride.
Haas's corner calls for a 1-2. Haas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haas swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan thinks about the counter body kick.
Morgan keeps Haas at a distance using the push kick.
Haas throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Morgan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haas tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Morgan.
Haas looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haas rather than just go for the knockout.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haas avoids a kick to the body.
Haas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Haas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Haas walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Morgan tries to bum rush Haas with a series of wild strikes but Haas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
letting Haas counter with a right hand.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
Haas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Haas.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a fast counter high kick but Haas manages to duck under it in time.
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck for Haas with that takedown attempt.
Morgan counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dahl Haas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Haas slips the punch.
Haas scores with a spinning back kick!
Haas lands a slapping body shot.
Haas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Haas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morgan scores with a kick to the body.
Haas blocks the body kick.
Haas connects with the punch.
Simon Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan swings for the body but Haas moves out of range.
Haas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Haas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Haas throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Haas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Haas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Haas.
Haas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Haas saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Haas.
Haas avoids a kick to the body.
Haas looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan throws a push kick but Haas slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Haas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haas can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to bum rush Haas with a series of wild strikes but Haas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haas.
Haas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Haas.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haas was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan throws a head kick but Haas moves out of range.
Haas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Haas avoids nicely.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Haas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Haas defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Haas misses the target.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Haas fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haas doesn't seem phased though.
Haas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haas throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Haas misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with Haas's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dahl Haas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Haas is looking to counter punch.
Haas tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dahl Haas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Haas is just out of range.
Haas throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan tries to bum rush Haas with a series of wild strikes but Haas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Simon Morgan!
A relieved looking Simon Morgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Ignorant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignorant comes to the cage accompanied by General Bacardi. Bishop is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KRS-One - MC's Act Like They Don't Know. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
171 lbs
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25
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Ignorant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignorant tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Ignorant tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Ignorant misses with a low kick.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignorant is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ignorant drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignorant misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignorant moves into the clinch successfully.
Ignorant 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.
Ignorant swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignorant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop presses Ignorant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignorant tries to clinch
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignorant swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignorant's knee momentarily.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignorant. That did some damage!
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop tries to bum rush Ignorant with a series of wild strikes but Ignorant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignorant. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop cracks Ignorant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop cracks Ignorant with an open hand slap.
Bishop works Ignorant's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a kick to the temple. Ignorant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ignorant walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignorant throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignorant.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Ignorant's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignorant tries to avoid it.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Ignorant.
Xavier Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignorant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignorant's knee momentarily.
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Ignorant back into the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignorant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ignorant throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignorant misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bishop.
Ignorant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignorant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Ignorant tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignorant takes one on the button.
Bishop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ignorant counters with a straight right hand.
Ignorant blocks the body kick.
Ignorant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignorant tries to clinch but Bishop moves away
and Bishop counters with a two punch combo.
Ignorant takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ignorant tries to clinch but Bishop moves away
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignorant is rocked!
Ignorant misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Ignorant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Ignorant like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Ignorant from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bishop!
An out of breath Xavier Bishop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Steve Ignorant spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, Fuck me!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by Take Me To Church. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Storm!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Storm misses.
Timmons is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
Storm throws a body punch but Timmons moves out of range.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timmons scores with a leg kick.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Storm catches Timmons right on the button with a cross.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Timmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
Storm jabs Timmons right on the nose. Timmons blinks but takes it well.
Storm throws a right and a left that Timmons avoids nicely.
Timmons is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Timmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmons misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Timmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Storm has knocked Timmons down with a huge combo! Storm steps away and waves a wobbly Timmons back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Timmons is rocked!
Storm fakes the body blow, causing Timmons to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Timmons goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Storm!
Nate Timmons spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh, what a bummer...lesson learned!but wait for the next victory, for the spoils of this defeat will be sown...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djalu Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Attitude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Djalu Roberts will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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24
284 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Djalu Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson letting Roberts take a breather here.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Roberts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simpson doesn't seem phased though.
Roberts moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts drops Simpson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simpson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roberts.
Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roberts lands a body shot.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Roberts slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Simpson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Roberts is unloading with more strikes now! Simpson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djalu Roberts!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Djalu Roberts waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Homer Simpson stepped up to the mic, saying 'DOH! I will be back stronger the next time '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin has chosen The time has come... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
180 lbs
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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
44 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luzhin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Malaya.
Sloppy strikes from Luzhin. Those never looked like landing.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
Luzhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luzhin.
Decent striking displayed by Luzhin there.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Luzhin closes the distance and clinches.
Malaya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malaya lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Luzhin fails to land.
Luzhin scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
Luzhin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luzhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin pushes Malaya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malaya fails to land.
Luzhin tries a body shot but Malaya blocks it.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
A short right from Malaya on the inside.
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malaya.
Malaya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luzhin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luzhin lands a left hand.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luzhin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Luzhin.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin lands an uppercut.
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malayas head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya managing to block the knees to the body from Luzhin.
Malaya pushes Luzhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malaya working hard to break the clinch.
Malaya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malaya misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Malaya.
Malaya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luzhin misses with a knee strike.
Malaya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malaya prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malaya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malaya's face.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luzhin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malaya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malaya breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Luzhin misses.
Malaya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Malaya fakes the leg kick and cracks Luzhin in the body.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luzhin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
Luzhin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malaya.
Malaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luzhin lands with a straight right. Malaya didn't see that one coming.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin darts in and clinches Malaya up against the cage.
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!
Luzhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Luzhin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya lands a high kick!
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Luzhin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malaya under the eye.
Luzhin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luzhin throws out a loose jab but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya misses with a wild combination.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Malaya's shoulder, as Malaya tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Luzhin tenderised Malaya's leg. Malaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luzhin throws a low kick, looking for Malaya's leg but Malaya calmly moves out of range.
Luzhin moves away from the strike by Malaya.
Luzhin is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin misses with a lunging right hand
and Malaya counters with a solid body kick.
Malaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luzhin.
Luzhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luzhin throws a shot from downtown. Malaya moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luzhin. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malaya wants to slow Luzhin down by chopping away at his legs.
Luzhin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malaya throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luzhin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaya sets himself, and Luzhin steps forward looking for the clinch! Malaya avoids it this time.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Luzhin moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Malaya moved out of range nicely.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Luzhin moves out of range easily.
Luzhin flicks out a counter leg kick but Malaya steps away.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body
and Luzhin counters with a leg kick.
Luzhin takes a swing at Malaya's ribcage but misses.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Malaya misses the target.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Luzhin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luzhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luzhin. Luzhin obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin scores with a head kick. Malaya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Malaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Luzhin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malaya blocks a head kick by Luzhin.
Luzhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luzhin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luzhin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luzhin clinches up with Malaya and pushes him back against the cage.
Malaya lands a right hand.
Malaya breaks from the clinch.
Luzhin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malaya backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luzhin moves out of range of the body kick from Malaya.
Malaya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malaya throws a head kick but Luzhin moves out of range.
Malaya blocks a leg kick.
Luzhin looks to land a combination but Malaya avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Luzhin saw that one coming.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luzhin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya thumps Luzhin with a low kick.
Malaya scores with a body shot.
Luzhin tries to clinch up but Malaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Malaya cracks Luzhin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Luzhin checks it.
Luzhin misses the jab.
Luzhin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malaya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Luzhin misses the jab.
Malaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin tries to counter with a clinch but Malaya shakes him off and moves away.
Luzhin throws a front kick aimed at Malaya's knee but Malaya avoids it well.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luzhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luzhin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malaya lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Malaya misses.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luzhin.
Malaya scores with a nice strike.
Luzhin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luzhin is looking to slow Malaya down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Luzhin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malaya.
Luzhin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malaya. That did some damage!
Luzhin is looking to slow Malaya down with leg kicks.
Luzhin misses with the combination.
Malaya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya scores with a hook to the body. Luzhin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luzhin slips a jab from Malaya.
Luzhin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luzhin throws a front kick that sends Malaya stumbling back into the cage.
Luzhin throws a shot from downtown. Malaya moves away and avoids it.
Luzhin forces Malaya back against the cage and clinches.
Malaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luzhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malaya avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luzhin.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malaya misses with a punch on the inside.
Luzhin scores with a knee to the head.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malaya can't find room to land a body shot as Luzhin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Malaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Luzhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luzhin.
Luzhin thuds his right hand into Malaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body
enabling Luzhin to counter with a crisp jab.
Luzhin checks a low kick from Malaya.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Luzhin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Luzhin checks a low kick from Malaya.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaya misses the target.
Malaya lands the left hand.
Luzhin connects with the punch.
Luzhin staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malaya.
Luzhin throws a shot from downtown. Malaya moves away and avoids it.
Malaya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Malaya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Malaya misses the target.
Malaya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luzhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malaya avoids it.
Luzhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Luzhin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Malaya fails to land.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Malaya tries to circle away but Luzhin has him pinned against the cage.
Luzhin blocking some punches.
Luzhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Malaya.
Luzhin scores a nice knee to the body.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malaya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
Luzhin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Malaya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luzhin doesn't seem phased though.
Luzhin throws a low kick but Malaya avoids it.
Malaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Luzhin moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malaya throws a right hand that Luzhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Luzhin also avoids with ease.
Malaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luzhin.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luzhin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya slips under a jab.
Malaya throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaya slips a straight right by Luzhin.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malaya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Malaya throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Luzhin.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Luzhin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Good leg kick by Malaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Luzhin scores with a four punch combination!
Malaya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malaya checks a leg kick nicely.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luzhin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luzhin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Luzhin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
Luzhin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luzhin throws a chopping leg kick but Malaya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malaya tried to counter with a leg kick but Luzhin avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Malaya back to the cage. Luzhin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Malaya misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luzhin lands with an uppercut that bounces Malaya off the cage and back into range.
Luzhin misses with a head kick.
Luzhin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luzhin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malaya blocks it with crossed arms.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
Luzhin missing with knees to the body.
Luzhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Malaya avoids the damage to the body.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malaya stalling in the clinch but Luzhin improves position.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Luzhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luzhin 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Filth Friends Unite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrett finds it's way round the side to connect with Blackburn's head.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Barrett saw that one coming.
Barrett 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blackburn throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blackburn lands a jab to the nose.
Barrett swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Barrett.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrett pushes Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrett cracks Blackburn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barrett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blackburn to stand back up!
Blackburn is rocked!
Barrett is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Barrett shuts the power down on Blackburn. Lights out, game over! Barrett is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeremy Barrett!
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