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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Reis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook misses the shot to the body.
Reis feinted with a counter takedown.
Westbrook misses with a double jab
and Reis counters with a single leg into guard. Westbrook didn't expect that.
Westbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Westbrook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reis is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Westbrook defend it? Reis steps over the head and cranks it - Westbrook is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Reis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julian Reis!
Julian Reis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakamura clinches up with Dick and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
Dick looks winded!
Nakamura tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dick tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura is working Dick over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Slick Dick's cut even more.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura gets through Dick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Dick being controlled against the cage.
Nakamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
The cut above Slick Dick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura cracks Dick with a nice body shot.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Dick is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
Dick is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Dick seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakamura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakamura works on Dick's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slick Dick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands a big right hand that drops Dick! The killer instinct kicks in and Nakamura finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nakamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George The Englander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George The Englander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vlad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
The Englander moves away from the strike by Vlad.
Vlad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Englander gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
I was talking to The Englander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vlad swings wildly with an uppercut but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad walks into a stiff left hand from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vlad moves away.
Vlad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Englander moves away.
Vlad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Englander to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Vlad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad goes for a double leg but The Englander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Englander continues to drive forward.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Vlad.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vlad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Englander misses with a looping right.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vlad! But no joy.
The Englander digs a good hook to Vlad's body.
The Englander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vlad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vlad has The Englander up against the cage in a clinch.
The Englander lands with a short shot to the head.
The Englander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander lands a right hand.
The Englander blocks an uppercut.
The Englander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlad.
The Englander blocking some punches.
Vlad is trying to drag The Englander to the mat but The Englander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vlad prevents a body shot from The Englander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Englander tries a body shot but Vlad blocks it.
The Englander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Englander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vlad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Englander just stands there and leans against the cage.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander lands with a left to the head.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander with a nice cross.
The Englander is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vlad wants to land a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
The Englander jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad throws a jab but it's blocked by The Englander.
The Englander slips a jab from Vlad.
The Englander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws a jab when Vlad was well out of range.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander lands a head shot.
Vlad avoids the head kick by The Englander.
The Englander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Englander throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander moves out of range as Vlad strikes.
The Englander scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throws a wild body kick that The Englander sees coming a mile off.
Vlad tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad tries to clinch but The Englander is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
The Englander connects with a jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Vlad with a hook.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Vlad misses.
Nice body punch from The Englander.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vlad's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
Vlad throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vlad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Vlad as he connects with a hook.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vlad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Englander is looking to wear down Vlad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Englander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vlad misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for The Englander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by The Englander.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Englander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from The Englander misses.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Englander but The Englander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vlad throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander misses with a shot to the body
and Vlad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlad throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Englander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vlad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vlad fails with the takedown
and The Englander counters with a left to the body.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Englander connects with a crisp jab.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Englander.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Vlad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from The Englander.
A little jabbing left from Vlad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
George The Englander is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
Vlad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Englander.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
A short body shot lands from The Englander as the two fighters clinch.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
Vlad misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Englander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Englander is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Englander down to the mat. The Englander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Englander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vlad scrambles back to his feet.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Englander scores with a jab.
Vlad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vlad throws out a loose jab but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Englander just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Vlad.
The Englander clobbers Vlad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vlad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Englander slips a straight right by Vlad.
Donk. The Englander catches Vlad right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Englander counters with a nice uppercut.
The Englander dodges the punch combination from Vlad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Englander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?
The Englander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vlad moves in looking to clinch but The Englander pushes him off.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
Vlad is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Englander is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vlad.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Vlad misses with a hook.
The Englander with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by The Englander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad misses with a head kick.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Vlad throws a poor cross that misses
letting The Englander counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for The Englander. That snapped Vlad's head back.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Englander lands a really nice looking cross but Vlad seems unphased.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad fails with the takedown.
The Englander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vlad.
Vlad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vlad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vlad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Englander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vlad blocks a jab.
The Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander jabs at Vlad's body.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
The Englander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vlad doesn't seem bothered though.
The Englander lands a body shot.
The Englander misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad misses with an uppercut. The Englander saw that one coming.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander cracks Vlad with an open hand slap.
The Englander tests Vlad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vlad unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vlad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Vlad lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Englander doesn't seem phased though.
Vlad misses with a wild body shot.
Vlad defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Vlad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Englander doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander defending well as Vlad loads up on a big left hand.
The Englander throws an overhand right that lands on Vlad's shoulder, as Vlad tries to avoid the shot.
Vlad misses with the combination.
The Englander connects with a nice looking jab.
The Englander lands a jab to Vlad's midsection.
Vlad looks to throw the jab but The Englander is out of range.
Vlad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander throws a head kick but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by The Englander.
Vlad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As The Englander backs off Vlad throws a huge counter combo but The Englander manages to avoid it all.
Arthur Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander connects with a body shot.
The Englander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vlads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Englander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrhuz Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyrhuz Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrhuz Davis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Smith trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Davis control the position.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Smith looking for a sweep but Davis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
I've been told that Davis has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Smith postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis!
Smith stops Davis from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith struggling a bit here.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davis is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Davis tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Cyrhuz Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davis is looking for the KO!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith ducks into an uppercut from Davis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrhuz Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Grace told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
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221 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace needs to keep his hands up - Sagat had a free shot at his head there.
Sagat throws out a powerful jab.
Sagat misses with a body shot.
Grace wants to slow Sagat down by chopping away at his legs.
Grace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Sagat coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Grace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grace misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sagat swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Sagat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Sagat 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.
Grace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagat.
Sagat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sagat cracks a nice hook into Grace's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace cracks the inside of Sagat's front leg.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
No joy there for Grace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagat. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sagat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sagat is looking to wear down Grace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sagat lands with a right hand.
Grace throws a shot to the body.
Grace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grace lands with an uppercut that bounces Sagat off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grace.
Grace misses with a wild combination.
Grace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sagat connects with a jab.
Sagat scores with a shot to the body.
Grace looks to throw a body kick
and Sagat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sagat.
A shot in the inside from Sagat.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Grace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grace tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sagat's elbow.
Sagat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Sagat scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat gets through Grace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Sagat is leaning against Grace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grace looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sagat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands with a right to the head.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Sagat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grace is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sagat lands with a short shot to the head.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Sagat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sagat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sagat works on Grace's body with a couple of short punches.
Sagat lands with a light punch inside.
Sagat prevents Grace from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagat.
Sagat is leaning against Grace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Sagat on the inside.
Grace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grace is rocked!
Sagat unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Grace! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sagat is unloading with more strikes now! Grace drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sagat!
After winning the bout, Victor Sagat thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sarette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarette comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train - Ozzy. Stephens has chosen Renegade by (hed)PE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Sarette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarette blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Sarette tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Sarette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Sarette seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stephens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sarette checks it well.
Donk. Stephens catches Sarette right on the button with a cross.
Sarette is looking to clinch.
Sarette misses with a kick to the body.
Sarette moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stephens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Stephens misses
and Sarette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stephens cracks Sarette with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarette looking to score a takedown here. Stephens is defending well but Sarette drives through and ends up in Stephens's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Sarette isn't so interested in that idea.
Stephens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sarette presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sarette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarette blocks the leg kick.
Sarette throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephens punishes Sarette's body with a nice straight punch.
Sarette takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarette is defended easily by Stephens.
Sarette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens drops Sarette with a beautiful combination! Sarette stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stephens is looking for the KO!
It looks like Nick Sarette has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stephens throws a series of punches but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarette closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Sarette is rocked!
Sarette is aggressively charging in as Stephens backs up avoiding any damage. Stephens tosses out a jab and Sarette runs right into it face first! Sarette is out cold! Stephens dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sarette's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
Our winner, Craig Stephens, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
254 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daryl Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab to Iron's midsection.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iron with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Iron misses with a head kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Iron avoids the punch easily.
Iron tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Iron. Iron maintains the clinch.
Iron wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Iron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Iron lands a couple of digs.
Iron preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iron.
Iron throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iron's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Iron.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and waves to Iron to follow him.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iron under the eye.
Iron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron doesn't seem phased though.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Iron shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron's head.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Iron shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab from Smith.
Iron has been working on his balance at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith stuns Iron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith throws a series of punches but Iron avoids them all with ease.
As Smith looks to move away, Iron throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Iron tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Iron misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iron thinking.
Iron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Iron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Smith catches Iron right on the button with a cross.
Iron shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Iron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Iron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Iron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iron. Iron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Iron crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Iron back to his feet!
Iron is rocked!
Ted Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith drops Iron with a huge uppercut! Iron drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daryl Smith!
Daryl Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Parker's choice of entrance music: The House of The Rising Sun - The Animals. Felipe Calderon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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37
211 lbs
21 - 19 - 1 |
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27
250 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Calderon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Parker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon drives through with a takedown into Parker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Calderon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calderon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Calderon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calderon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calderon wants to free his trapped foot but Parker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Calderon is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
Calderon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calderon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calderon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calderon seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Calderon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Calderon seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Calderon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Calderon is controlling him
Calderon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Calderon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Calderon is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Calderon.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calderon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Calderon wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now.
Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Calderon.
Calderon is looking to stall here but Parker recovers full guard.
Calderon won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
Calderon throws an elbow that misses. Parker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calderon's guard. Nice move by Parker!
Parker preventing the sweep.
Calderon working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calderon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Parker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calderon tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Calderon controls his leg.
Parker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Calderon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calderon doesn't seem phased though.
Calderon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Calderon lands a few punches from side control.
Parker is trying to get back to his feet.
Calderon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is not content to let Calderon control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Calderon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calderon throws an elbow but Parker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Calderon wants to control for a moment but Parker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Calderon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker pushes Calderon off looking to stand but Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Calderon is trying to control the action in half guard but Parker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Calderon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parker defends it well.
Parker pushes Calderon off looking to stand but Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
Calderon trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Calderon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Some wild striking there from Calderon.
Felipe Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker blocks a leg kick.
Calderon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Calderon persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Calderon blocks a low kick nicely.
Calderon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calderon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calderon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calderon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
Calderon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calderons head.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Calderon does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Calderon scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderon shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker tries to clinch but Calderon moves out of range.
Calderon tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calderon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calderon fails to land the takedown.
Calderon throws a front kick aimed at Parker's knee but Parker avoids it well.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Felipe Calderon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Calderon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Calderon darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Calderon into the cage.
Calderon throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands with a straight right. Calderon didn't see that one coming.
Felipe Calderon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calderon has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Calderon fails to land the takedown.
Parker tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calderon is defended easily by Parker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Calderon sprawling to the canvas! Calderon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Parker finish him?!
Calderon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Calderon ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calderon has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Calderon is rocked!
Calderon tries to get into range but Parker steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Calderon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Parker scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Parker!
Corey Parker is the new heavyweight champion!
Corey Parker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Devour the Day - Get Out of My Way as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aldo Vurny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Vurny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henrique Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Tavares gets caught napping as Vurny dives in and scores a takedown. Tavares manages to retain guard.
Vurny wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares is trying to keep Vurny in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurny stops Tavares from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.
Vurny preventing the sweep.
Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurny controlling from the top position.
Vurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavares's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Vurny postures up.
Vurny throwing strikes from guard but Tavares blocks nicely.
Tavares is pulling down on Vurny's head. It's preventing any offense from Vurny, at least for the moment.
Vurny is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tavares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vurny trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Vurny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.
Vurny preventing the sweep.
Vurny works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vurny lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vurny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavares's head.
Vurny postures up.
Vurny connects with a couple of short punches.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Bonsai Club MMA inform us that Tavares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vurny landing with the ground and pound.
Vurny works over Tavares with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tavares wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
Vurny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vurny postures up and lands a big shot to Tavares's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares has his hands on Vurny's head, controlling the position.
Vurny stands up over Tavares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tavares is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny drops back looking for a leg! Tavares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tavares manages to kick Vurny off! Vurny jumps back into Tavares's guard.
Vurny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tavares is still in real trouble! Can Vurny finish him?
Vurny arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tavares's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny retains his light heavyweight title!
Aldo Vurny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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